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Responding to Letters of Reprimand in the Military

What Is a Military Letter of Reprimand? A military letter of reprimand (LOR) is an administrative censure given to a servicemember for alleged failure to comply with military rules or regulations. A letter of reprimand is a serious matter, and servicemembers subject to receiving one should carefully consider their options.…

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Update on Understanding Distribution of Military Retirement Benefits in Tennessee Divorces

Grayson v. Grayson Tennessee Court of Appeals Military Law Attorney Paul Tennison A recent Tennessee Court of Appeals case spent significant time analyzing and discussing United States Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations regarding military retirement benefits in divorce. Grayson v. Grayson, No. E2020-01339-COA-R3-CV, 2021 Tenn. App. LEXIS 354 (Ct.…

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Understanding the Service Connected Requirement For VA Disability Claims

VA disability law can be daunting for many eligible veterans who want to submit a VA disability claim or wish to appeal a negative disability determination. One of the main concepts that is difficult for service members to understand is which injuries or illnesses VA disability will cover. The answer…

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Understanding the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act

Military Law Attorney Paul Tennison Many current or former service members and their current or former spouses are generally aware of the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act. However, from my experience in working with military family law matters, it is an area of law that many people misunderstand. The…

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How Do I Request a Military Discharge Upgrade?

Attorney Paul Tennison accepting command of Battery B in Poland on August 15, 2019 A military discharge upgrade can be an important step in the life of a veteran who believes that he or she received a lower discharge than what was deserved. Various federal and state benefits are available…

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