Military Law

If you're receiving Veterans Administration (VA) disability benefits, and you think you should be entitled to more, there's an appeal process available to you. Appeals are best filed within the...

To obtain military separation records or any other military service record, is fairly easy for that military member or family. However, if you are searching for a separation record without the...

Military discharge papers, officially known as "DD 214" (Defense Department form 214), are one of the most important records of a veteran's life. They are required for everything from obtaining...

To qualify for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), veterans must provide proof of military service. One form that provides this proof is the DD214, the current form used by the...

If you're partially or totally disabled as a result of military service, you should have at some point filed a disability claim with the Veterans' Administration (VA). The VA will evaluate your...

Domestic violence, or spousal abuse, happens in all segments of society, including the military. A victim of spousal abuse might be afraid for her safety and might not know how to report the...

If you're disabled as a result of military service, even partially, you should have filed a disability claim at some point with Veterans Affairs. The VA will have assigned you a disability rating...

Use of military force is governed by rules of engagement (ROEs). These dictate appropriate responses to actual or perceived threats faced by the armed forces of the United States. ROEs can be...

If the Veterans Benefits Administration, a division of the Department of Veterans Affairs, also called the VA, denies your claim for disability benefits, or if you disagree with the label at which...

Fraudulent use of military rank is a federal crime. Criminals and others who just want to feel important may view it as a safe and harmless action that law enforcement officials will not catch....

A memorandum of agreement (MOA) is a standardized governmental business document. All governmental agencies, including the military, are required to use one for certain purposes and various laws...

The Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act, also known as the HEART Act, was passed by Congress and signed by President George W. Bush in 2008. The act allows tax and retirement-account...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is one of the most impactful laws in recent history. Intended to remove barriers of all kinds for the more than 50 million Americans with disabilities,...

According to the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Article 2, the National Guard is not subject to deployment, because it falls under state jurisdiction. However, if members of the National Guard...

A military arrest is the arrest of an active soldier, similar to the arrest of a civilian. In the military, however, there are additional rules and laws that military personnel must obey, and...

The Naval Appropriations Act of 1916 was designed to provide sea militia support in times of war. The concept was to generate funds to employ more naval reservists and produce more ships and...

Some veterans are entitled to a VA Pension. Find out here if you are one.

Active, retired and disabled veterans, or their dependents, surviving spouses, children or parents can tap into a wide range of benefits provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA),...

Military legal offices are a valuable resource for military personnel or dependents seeking divorce. They offer highly trained staffs, free legal help and personalized assistance. With an...

While you are deployed, there are three different ways to get a power of attorney. You can get one from the JAG representative in your unit at the nearest FOB/COB (forward or combat operating...

Some soldiers (GIs) who initially had been willing to serve in combat may change their minds about combat service. Furthermore, GIs may have complaints against their officers or others in the...

The largest and oldest federal government agency, the Department of Defense has duties and obligations centering on national security.

The loss of a loved one is difficult for anyone. For military wives the ordeal becomes more complicated when faced with the daunting task of sifting through which benefits they qualify for....

Most of the laws about active duty soldiers are contained in the legislation called the Soldier's and Sailor's Civil Relief Act (SSCRA) of 1940. The objective of this law is to provide members of...

Dishonorable discharge is a term used to describe an expulsion from the ranks of the military as the result of a general court-martial procedure. The nature of this military discharge means that...

TASER, a trademark of TASER International, is a type of electronic-control device originally designed to be used by law-enforcement agencies and military personnel as a use-of-force option....

People who have served our country though military service are entitled to benefits both during and after their time of service. These benefits are extended to their families who have supported...

Many individuals seek to join the U.S. Army. However, a mistake they might have made in the past can raises doubts as to whether the Army will accept them. This is the case with a criminal record.

A Notice of Disagreement (or NOD) is used when the VA gives you a decision on a Compensation claim for service connected disability that you disagree with. Here is how to write a NOD properly.

If you need help filing a VA Disability claim, your Congressional Representative can provide a useful free service.

Basic training is designed to break the societal conditioning of new soldiers and replace it with behavior and mental attitudes more conducive to discipline, following orders and facing combat....

There are few things as cowardly or wicked as abusing or threatening a spouse. A home is supposed to be a bastion of peace and order, the very bedrock on which society is built. Thus when domestic...

Unstable countries that have problems like terrorism, internal conflicts and civil wars sometimes need American military assistance. As these problems arise, there may be a need to reinstate the...

If you want to apply for veteran's disability there are a number of steps and procedures you must follow in order to expedite the process. A veteran can apply for veteran's disability compensation...

For a variety of reasons, you may need copies of your military-service medical records one day. If you are filing a claim with the Veterans Administration, it will be helpful to have records of...

A power of attorney (POA) is a must for anyone who is serving in the military. It is especially important for the family or a trusted advisor to have one when the military member is away at...

If you have a veteran in the family and you would like to see his or her service record for personal reasons or for genealogical reasons, you need to how to find a veteran service record. Many...

Our proud men and women serving in the Armed Forces are placing their lives and families on the line. Unfortunately, some of them become seriously injured during deployments to various locations...

Drafts were implemented in the United States during both the Civil War and World War I, but the first peacetime registration and conscription process in American history was when President...

Congress established the Veterans' Preference Act of 1944 to give job preference to veterans returning home from the war. Thereafter, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974...

After a person has served in the military, that person is eligible to receive veterans benefits. These benefits include the areas of compensation and pension. This article provides an overview...

If you are temporarily or permanently disabled, you may have mobility problems that make it difficult or impossible to walk long distances. Being able to park closer to business and residential...

"AWOL," less commonly known as "Absent Without Leave," is a violation in any United States military branch. The Marine Corps publishes what is known as "Marine Corps Order," or MCO, that lists the...

In order to be assured that a package or letter has been properly delivered and to have proof of delivery, the post office has made certified mail service available. The service is available with...

The United States Department of Veteran's Administration (VA) falls prey to those who employ fraud just as easily as any other agency. And because funding comes from the taxable income of working...

If you are active duty or retired military (or a concerned family member) and think you (or someone you love) might have PTSD, you may be eligible for PTSD disability benefits. PTSD stands for...

In order to receive any kind of government aid (including scholarships and other financial assistance) in the United States, males must have registered with the Selective Service when between the...

Obtaining Navy service records is often necessary when applying for certain employment or educational opportunities. In addition, you might want to find out a parent's or grandparent's Naval...

Service members should educate themselves while in service so that their family members know what to expect when the service members die. Death benefits are subject to approval, and disabled...

In fiscal year 2008, 13 percent of recruits entered the Army with criminal conduct waivers and another 20 percent of the recruits needed medical waivers. Approval of any waiver cannot be...