by

After someone is convicted at a court-martial, there are many administrative tasks that take place.  These tasks include the record of trial being typed and reviewed; the Convening Authority taking final action in the case; the case being docketed by the service appellate court; and finally the service appellate court making a decision.  While these … Read more

by

Mr. Cassara represented an Army officer who received a GOMOR downrange for fraternization and “creating a perception of fraternization.”  The officer had filed an appeal with the Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB) and been denied.  He then retained Mr. Cassara to represent him before the Army Board for Correction of Military Records.  … Read more

by

Cuts, cuts and more cuts.  No matter what your position is within the Department of Defense, the question looms…how will the sequestration affect me personally?  Unless legislation is passed to “undo” the Budget Control Act, on Friday, March 1st, President Obama will be required to issue a sequestration order.  Sequestration will generate automatic cuts for … Read more

by

Short answer.  Yes.  If you were administratively discharged within the last 15 years and you believe you are entitled to a discharge upgrade, it is absolutely worth your time and money to apply for an upgrade.  Back when you were given a negative discharge, it is likely that you could not have done anything to … Read more

by

Sometimes military prosecutors charge Soldiers with making a “false official statement” in violation of Article 107 of the U.C.M.J. anytime they feel like they want to bulk up the charge sheet.  However, a lie does NOT amount to a false official statement, unless it is actually “official.”  This is true even if the lie was … Read more

by

I see more and more clients who were given a negative discharge due to some alleged misconduct that occurred after they were deployed. In most (if not all) of these cases, the service member has a perfect record until they deploy, and then they commit misconduct when they return.  The military has done a terrible … Read more

by

Mr. Cassara recently represented an Army major who was twice passed over for promotion to lieutenant colonel due to an adverse OER.  The OER contained false information and was the sole basis for the officer being passed over for promotion.  Mr. Cassara petitioned the Army Board for Correction of Military Records on the officer’s behalf, … Read more

by

Mr. Cassara represented a former Marine, who had received an Other Than Honorable Discharge for Unauthorized Absence and spousal abuse.  He had been out of the Corps for nearly 15 years when he first contacted Mr.Cassara. We were able to get his petition filed with the Navy Discharge Review Board within the 15 year statutory … Read more

by

Mr. Cassara recently represented a Coast Guard Commander who was in the process of retiring.  The Commander had two alcohol related incidents while serving as a Commander, and one Non Judicial Punishment (NJP.)  The Coast Guard notified him that he was facing retirement at the rank of Lieutenant Commander, and not Commander, a move that … Read more

by

Personal Injury or Death Caused by Military Medical Malpractice Under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), retired service members and military dependents who have been injured by medical malpractice or negligence at a military treatment facility (MTF) can file claims against the federal government. Complainants must file a Notice of Claim within two years of … Read more