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Practical guidance on the MEB/PEB process, disability ratings, TDRL reviews, and how to fight for the military disability benefits you earned.
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Bee Ruling on PTSD, TBI & Medical Retirement Claims
A new Federal Circuit ruling strengthens PTSD and TBI correction-board claims by requiring liberal consideration of the fitness question itself.
The Navy Just Rewrote Its MEB Rulebook. Here's What Actually Changes for You.
On 3 August 2026, the Navy issued BUMEDINST 6000.19A — a complete rewrite of how Navy Medicine runs Medical Evaluation Boards. Four changes buried in the new instruction matter if you're on LIMDU right now.
Coast Guard IPEB Reconsideration Request: When to File and What to Include
Unhappy with your Coast Guard IPEB findings? Learn when a reconsideration request is the right move, what grounds support one, and how to build a focused submission.
When to Hire a Civilian Navy PEB Lawyer (And When You Don't Need One)
JAG counsel is free. Civilian attorneys cost money. Here's an honest breakdown of when a civilian Navy PEB lawyer makes a decisive difference — and when JAG representation may be sufficient.
Navy Formal PEB Attorney: What to Expect at Your Hearing
The Navy Formal PEB is your best opportunity to fight for the disability rating and retirement you've earned. Here's exactly what to expect — and how an experienced attorney prepares your case.
Navy PEB: The Critical Difference Between 20% and 30% Disability Ratings
The gap between a 20% and 30% Navy PEB disability rating is the difference between a one-time severance check and a lifetime retirement. Here's what determines which side of that line you land on.
Adding Unfitting Conditions at the Navy Formal PEB: What You Need to Know
The Navy PEB doesn't always catch every condition that should be rated. Here's how to identify missed unfitting conditions, add them at the Formal PEB, and why it can push your rating over the retirement threshold.
Navy PEB Found You Fit for Duty? Here's How to Appeal
A Navy PEB fit finding isn't final. Learn the appeal process, the evidence that overturns fit determinations, and how a civilian attorney can protect your rights at the Formal PEB.
DA Form 199: 10 Things Every Soldier Should Check Before Signing Army PEB Findings
Received your Army DA Form 199? Before you sign, review these 10 issues involving fitness, unfitting conditions, disability percentages, combat-related findings, and appeal rights.