The Story of JG: September 20, 1950 – May 20, 2020 By Deborah Karpatkin Here continues the story of JG, a Vietnam combat...
Veterans
Justice delayed, but not denied: discharge upgrade for Vietnam vet
Part 1: JG’s Story, September 20, 1950 – May 20, 2020 By Deborah H. Karpatkin Here is the story of JG, a Vietnam combat...
New self-help discharge review resource from Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares has published a new self-help guide for veterans on discharge review, "Upgrading Your Discharge and...
Veterans #Resist
by Rena Guay Since election day, an anti-Trump movement has arisen and grown, as the president’s unstable, unconstitutional,...
New guidance on discharge upgrade applications related to mental health, TBI, sexual assault and sexual harassment
The Department of Defense has issued a new guidance on discharge upgrade applications based on mental health conditions,...
Discharge Upgrades
This publication replaces “Discharge Upgrading and Discharge Review: Introductory Materials & Forms for Attorneys and...
Navigating the VA
A basic guide to how the VA system works and how to get earned benefits, along with practice pointers for vets and their...
‘Survival Guide’ helps servicemembers and vets gain benefits and services
The National Veterans Legal Services Program has published a 605-page guide (PDF) that is an in depth survey of the problems...
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