Author Archives: Jay Butchko

Why Retain a Lawyer for IDES, MEB, PEB, and LOD Issues?

By Citizen Soldier Law | Posted on April 3, 2026

When you’re injured and facing the Disability Evaluation System (IDES), a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB), or a Line of Duty (LOD) determination, the process can feel overwhelming—especially when the outcome affects your career, retirement, and benefits. Recently, a client who suffered an injury in Korea and received a profile… Read More »

Major Victory: Air Force Board of Corrections Grants Vietnam Veteran Disability Retirement Back to 1978

By Citizen Soldier Law | Posted on March 12, 2026

What a win. This month, Citizen Soldier Law secured a major result before the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) for a client whose records failed to reflect what should have happened decades ago. The AFBCMR directed the Air Force to correct the client’s records to show he should have been… Read More »

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July 31, 2025

The team at Thomas Roughneen & Associates, Counsellors at Law, LLC were an integral part to me navigating this whole process and ensuring I received everything I deserved. I felt comfortable at every major point of this process and strongly represented during the times of uncertainty. Thank you again for taking my case on ... Read More

— B.B.

July 25, 2025

The IR worked. We came to an agreement and did not have to conduct a formal board. The original unfitting conditions on the shoulders and neck remained. The PTSD was found unfitting and given the combat-related code. I will be placed on TDRL for about 6 months until a final review of the PTSD to determine if it is ... Read More

— C.C.

July 11, 2025

Danielle handled my in-processing and admin and Thomas served as the attorney on my case. I believe another attorney was involved as well, but I can’t recall the name offhand. I found the firm by searching “CRSC lawyer” on Google. Your connection to the Army and ARNG immediately stood out, and I believe yours was the ... Read More

— Adom V.

July 08, 2025

This firm is unbelievable! It was recommended to me when I had an issue arise regarding my 100% VA service connection. Mr. Roughneen, Ms. Keens, and Mr. Weisneck were very knowledgeable and kind in regards to my situation. They jumped into the ring with VA immediately and before I knew it, my issue was resolved. Then after ... Read More

— Zach H.

January 09, 2025

Citizen Soldier Law has an amazing team and was able to correct my military discharge status that was incorrectly done by the Military. Mr. Roughening and his team treated me with the respect and professionalism .They showed dedication, expertise, and genuine care from the beginning to the end. I highly recommend them to ... Read More

— Kathleen V.

December 03, 2024

Mr. Roughneen,

Thank you SO much for all your help along with your team. The team was also so great and I would love to leave a Google review. Read More

— Alyssa

Author Archives: Jay Butchko

Why Retain a Lawyer for IDES, MEB, PEB, and LOD Issues?

Major Victory: Air Force Board of Corrections Grants Vietnam Veteran Disability Retirement Back to 1978

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