Monthly Archives: June 2026
Army Scales Back Disability Counsel Services: What Every Soldier Needs to Know About the New DES Representation Rules
Army Announces Significant Reduction in Office of Soldiers’ Counsel Services On May 27, 2026, the Office of The Judge Advocate General announced substantial changes to the legal services available to Soldiers participating in the Army Disability Evaluation System (DES). The changes are driven by staffing shortages within the Office of Soldiers’ Counsel (OSC) and… Read More »
Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) for Chapter 61 Retirees
When you’re dealing with a medical discharge, the process can feel overwhelming—especially when the outcome impacts your career, finances, or future. Recently, several clients with over 20 years of active federal service raised questions regarding retirement pay. They generally ask, “Will increasing my unfit DoD rating increase my retirement pay?” This question highlights why… Read More »
Trouble for Dual Status Technicians
If you are a technician, we could be the right firm for you with retired Guard AGRs, with HR and JAG experience. Recently Major General McGinn, Retired, signed a letter and posted on the NGAUS website and circulated it. National Guard Assoc of the U.S. is supporting a Defense Department proposal calling for the elimination technicians…. Read More »
PEB Combat Determinations vs CRSC Awards
Recently, several clients have reached out to ask questions about Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). In each case, the client had been medically retired and received combat designation codes from the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). Each believed that the PEB’s combat designation would automatically qualify them for CRSC after retirement. This highlights a common misunderstanding:… Read More »
