Author Archives: Thomas Roughneen
State Active Duty and Injuries Occurring during those times
Veterans Administration Benefits, Integrated Disability Evaluation System, Medical Evaluation Boards, and Physical Evaluation Boards (MEBs and PEBs) Qualifying service in the National Guard and Reserve Generally, all National Guard and Reserve members discharged or released under conditions that are not dishonorable are eligible for some VA benefits. The length of your service, service commitment… Read More »
Army Grade Determination Review Board
THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER THE BENEFITS OF CONSULTING WITH A TRAINED LEGAL PROFESSIONAL The Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGDRB) determines the grade at which a service member will retire. This has implications on a service member’s pay and benefits, so having a high retirement… Read More »
Effect of Opiates
THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER THE BENEFITS OF CONSULTING WITH A TRAINED LEGAL PROFESSIONAL The horrific effects of opiates are well known across the country. These highly addictive painkillers have ended the lives of 72,000 people last year in the United States, and ruined the futures… Read More »
MEB and PEB process
THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER THE BENEFITS OF CONSULTING WITH A TRAINED LEGAL PROFESSIONAL The medical evaluation board (MEB) and physical evaluation board (PEB) are entities used to determine whether physically and mentally able to continue to serve in the US military. If the physician believes… Read More »
LDES vs. IDES
THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER THE BENEFITS OF CONSULTING WITH A TRAINED LEGAL PROFESSIONAL The Disability Evaluation System (DES) is used to determine whether a service-member is physically and mentally able to continue to serve in the US military. The DES determines the service-member’s fitness for… Read More »
Material Error Military Promotion
THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER THE BENEFITS OF CONSULTING WITH A TRAINED LEGAL PROFESSIONAL A service-member’s rank determines a Soldier’s pay, retirement benefits, and prestige. Therefore, like any job, qualifying for and receiving promotions are important for all Soldiers. Often, however, service-members suffering from PTSD or… Read More »
US Army Claims
THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER THE BENEFITS OF CONSULTING WITH A TRAINED LEGAL PROFESSIONAL How to file a claim against the United States Army: In the case of a negligent or wrongful act by the Army against a claimant, the claimant has the right to file… Read More »
Army Discharge Review Board
THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER THE BENEFITS OF CONSULTING WITH A TRAINED LEGAL PROFESSIONAL Each service has an almost identical board but this article’s focus is the Army. What is the ADRB: The Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) reviews discharges of former Soldiers. The purpose of… Read More »
Sexual Assault in the Military
THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER THE BENEFITS OF CONSULTING WITH A TRAINED LEGAL PROFESSIONAL While sexual assault in the military is not a new problem, it is, unfortunately, a persistent one. It is also a problem that seems to be growing, despite the prevalence in recent… Read More »
What is PTSD and why is it so misunderstood?
THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER THE BENEFITS OF CONSULTING WITH A TRAINED LEGAL PROFESSIONAL Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that can occur as a result of experiencing or witnessing a traumatic, life-threatening event, such as accidents, the sudden death of a loved one, terrorist… Read More »
