Records Correction
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Soldier facing discharge for violation of Lautenburg Amendment allowed to retire
Mar 23
Posted by: William Cassara | Number of Comments: Comments Off
Category: Recent Accomplishments, Records Correction | Date Posted: Friday, March 23rd, 2012
Mr. Cassara represented an Army E-7 who had been convicted of spousal abuse in state court. He received a bar to reenlistment and was pending administrative separation from the Army. He had 18 years of service. He retained Mr. Cassara who petition the Army and proved that the charge for which the soldier was convicted was not a disqualifying offense under the Lautenburg Amendment. As such, the discharge was halted and the soldier will be allowed to continue to serve.
If you need a court martial attorney or court martial appeal attorney…
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What should I do if I need more information or want to seek a correction of my military (or Naval) record?
Dec 31
Posted by: William Cassara | Number of Comments: Comments Off
Category: Records Correction | Date Posted: Saturday, December 31st, 2011
Contact Mr. Cassara by phone or e-mail, and provide him with a summary of your request….
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How long does the records correction process take?
Dec 31
Posted by: William Cassara | Number of Comments: Comments Off
Category: Records Correction | Date Posted: Saturday, December 31st, 2011
Depending on your service, it can take six months to two years….
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Can I appeal the decision of the Board for Correction of Military (or Naval) Records?
Dec 31
Posted by: William Cassara | Number of Comments: Comments Off
Category: Records Correction | Date Posted: Saturday, December 31st, 2011
Appeals from the Board for Correction of Military (or Naval) Records are generally filed in federal court. It is important to know that a petition must be filed in federal court within six years of when the service member was released from active duty. This time period applies even if you have not yet received the decision of the Board for Correction of Military (or Naval) Records.
In addition, you can ask the Board for Correction of Military (or Naval) Records to reconsider its decision within one year of when you receive that decision. Suc…
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How does the process work?
Dec 31
Posted by: William Cassara | Number of Comments: Comments Off
Category: Records Correction | Date Posted: Saturday, December 31st, 2011
Along with the Application for Correction of Military Record, DD Form 149, you are allowed to submit a written “brief” to the Board for Correction of Military (or Naval) Records, explaining who you believe a records correction is warranted. Mr. Cassara will usually file a written submission, along with any supporting documents that justify the upgrade of your discharge.
Generally speaking, requests for a correction of military (or Naval) records is submitted in writing. The Board for Correction of Military (or Naval) occasionally, but ra…
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How do I apply for a correction of my military record?
Dec 31
Posted by: William Cassara | Number of Comments: Comments Off
Category: Records Correction | Date Posted: Saturday, December 31st, 2011
The first step is to get copies of all of your military records. To get a copy of your military records, complete the SF-180, Request Pertaining to Military Records, (Fillable SF 180). You can go to this link, type in the information while the form is on screen in your browser, and then print out a neatly typed form to be mailed! YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE ADOBE ACROBAT READER installed on your computer. http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html.
Once you have acquired a copy of your military records, you will need to fill out a DD For…
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How long do I have to apply for a correction of my military (or Naval) record?
Dec 31
Posted by: William Cassara | Number of Comments: Comments Off
Category: Records Correction | Date Posted: Saturday, December 31st, 2011
Generally speaking, the application must be brought within three years of after the error is discovered. However, the board may excuse this filing period for “good cause.” Generally, the boards for correction of military (or Naval) records are fairly liberal in allowing people to file after the three year deadline….
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What are the Boards for Correction of Military Records?
Dec 31
Posted by: William Cassara | Number of Comments: Comments Off
Category: Records Correction | Date Posted: Saturday, December 31st, 2011
Each service has a Board for Correction of Military (or Naval) Records. These are civilian boards, operating under the authority of the service secretary. They are empowered to correct nearly any error in a current or former service member’s record, including being passed over for promotion, appealing and adverse OER/NCOER, appealing a letter of reprimand, Article 15/NJP, etc. The Board for Correction of Military Records can also order a stand-by promotion board for service members denied promotion.
It does not matter whether the person ma…