What Clients & Colleagues Say

After initially trying to navigate the IDES process myself, I finally realized I needed assistance and found Jack online. Within 24 hours of me submitting my inquiry, he personally reached out and did a review of my case. From that point forward, what had been a confusing and stressful process became a calm and focused plan. Jack explained every step along the way, listened to my concerns, and fought for the best possible outcome. There is no way I would have received the life-changing results I did without his help!

John is extremely knowledgable, professional and compassionate. We were able to speak with him the same day we reached out and he reviewed all of our documents related to my husband's PEB the same evening and was able to give us guidance quickly. After speaking with John, we were able to make a decision on appealing the PEB decision with confidence. If you are going through a med board, I highly recommend reaching out to John.

I highly recommend Jack for your military disability needs. I'm so glad I hired him to help me through the IDES process. His rebuttals were well written and his arguments ensured I received my desired result through the DES process. Thank you for all your help, Jack!

Highly recommend hiring Jack early in your PEB process. He is the expert and his sound advice ensured a win in my case.

I'm writing this review after hiring John "Jack" Gately for my MEB/PEB case. Jack started working with me prior to the official start of my MEB and stuck with my case through the MEB, PEB, retirement, and appeals with the VA to be granted 100% P&T. If you're currently in the process or expecting to be shortly, here's a few things I learned first-hand: 1. Control what you can. There are countless variables involved in a PEB outcome. The best way to influence the result is to be proactive and hire an expert. This is not the time to be a 'barracks lawyer.' 2. Jack is a true specialist who knows what it takes to win today, not ten years ago. 3. View the fee as an investment. The retainer is a small price compared to the lifetime value of the benefits you're fighting for. He speaks our language, his humor is spot on, and most importantly, he gets results. I would highly recommend Jack Gately and would hire him immediately if I had to go through the process again.

Having Mr Gately in your corner during the MEB/PEB/VA process is a must. My husband and I were both active duty and got sick around the same time with autoimmune conditions. Mr Gately helped both of us fight through military medical paperwork errors and faulty decisions. His attention to detail and caring demeanor were refreshing. I understand it may seem like a tough choice to pay thousands of dollars in fees, but it's a choice I absolutely support for every service member to make. Don't sell yourself short.

Mr. Gately is nothing short of the best in his field! I was faced with the possibility of a medical retirement due to the creation of an ostomy following a medical emergency. During his free consultation, Mr. Gately patiently listened to my story, reviewed thousands of pages of hospital records, and came to the determination that my intention of a return to duty finding was both realistic and doable. His meticulous attention to detail helped create a case that was hard to find any flaws in — the board found that I was fit for service and returned to duty. Moreover, Mr. Gately continued to aid me in my military medical journey, and I was returned to flying status as the second Air Force pilot with an ostomy in history. Mr. Gately is without a doubt the best in the business.

Working with Attorney John Gately was truly life-changing. From the very beginning, he treated my case with professionalism, compassion, and incredible expertise. He took the time to understand every detail and guided me through one of the most stressful times in my life with honesty and confidence. John fought hard for me and never gave up. Because of his dedication and deep knowledge, I received the retired result I had been fighting for. If you're looking for a lawyer who truly cares, communicates clearly, and delivers real results, John Gately is the one you want on your side.

Without Jack, I never would've gotten what I deserved from my med board or my VA claim. He is a wealth of knowledge and I highly recommend him to anyone.