Should You Attend a Security Clearance Hearing Without an Attorney?
Individuals who possess access to classified information have been entrusted to protect national secrets and are held to high standard of conduct, judgment, and trust.…
‘Massive’ Win for Veterans: U.S. Supreme Court Extends Window for Combat-Related Special Compensation
A recent U.S. Supreme Court case could significantly benefit retired military members. The U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion in Soto v. United States on June 12, delivering a…
Reinstating Military Members Separated Over the COVID-19 Vaccine
In August 2021, the U.S. Secretary of Defense mandated that all service members receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The policy was later rescinded in January 2023, but not before…
What to Know About Debts Initiated by the DoD and Your Rights
Military members and Department of Defense employees can occasionally find themselves owning a debt to the DoD as a result of the overpayment of pay or allowances, or early…
What to Know About Responding to the Clinical Adverse Action Process
Medical providers operating within the Department of Defense can find their ability to practice medicine in jeopardy following the initiation of the Clinical Adverse Action…
Disability Processing: How to Maximize Potential Financial Benefits After Military Service
Military members who have been diagnosed with any medical condition that calls into question their ability to perform their duties are referred to the Disability Evaluation System…
Titling in The Military and The Resulting Negative Implications
Titling involves placing the name and identifying information of a person, corporation, or other legal entity in the title block of a Department of Defense Law Enforcement Agency…
What to Know About Responding to a Statement of Reasons
For individuals who have been granted a security clearance, receiving a statement of reasons (SOR) can have severe implications on the individual’s clearance and career if an…
Adverse Privileging Actions for Providers Operating within the DoD Health Network
Have you received notice of an abeyance? Is the military looking into claims that you did something improper regarding the medical care you provided to your patients? While it is…
Credentialing Actions and Investigations in the Military Healthcare System
Medical providers in the military, whether service members themselves or contracted providers, can find their medical license and their livelihood under attack through a Quality…