By: James
Hey Ryan, Good stuff, I’m not military, but I wanted to point out that your articles on the Thrift Savings Plan can apply to DoD civilians as well – there are over 250,000 in the Department of the Army...
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Yes, I primarily focus on the military, but the TSP is a benefit that covers civil service as well. You can even transfer your TSP from one to the other service, or maintain two different TSP accounts,...
View ArticleBy: Edward Brady
My son left Virginia Tech (NROTC scholarship) in 2008, due to previously diagnosed anxiety and depression that resurfaced, and was told that there would be no recoupment of funds. He is being invoiced...
View ArticleBy: Ryan Guina
I’m sorry about this situation, and I wish your son the best. To be honest, I don’t know how to go about resolving this situation. If he has it in writing that there would be no recoupment of funds,...
View ArticleBy: Franklin
I was getting paid $46 , after talk to dfast multiple runaround I talk to counselor he send me to my Chief and after multiple runaround from dfast he tell me the I should talk to His superiors to see...
View ArticleBy: Richard Tariuwa
I got discharged for misconduct( fighting) in 2001 from USAF with 2b, re-listment code meaning i could no longer re-list to any other branch of service. My discharge was’Under honorable conditions’. i...
View ArticleBy: Skye
All this guy (Ryan Guina) did was copy and paste information from one site to his. He isn’t qualified to answer any of the above questions and have no legal education or experience to address the...
View ArticleBy: Ryan Guina
Hello Skye, I’m glad to hear you were able to get your discharge upgraded. Thanks for your service.
View ArticleBy: joel
Im going to the Army Review Board tomorrow morning. I would like to get an idea of what to expect tomorrow morning.
View ArticleBy: Ryan Guina
Joel, I don’t have personal experience here. Our article is designed to let people know that an upgrade is possible under certain circumstances, and to provide general tips about the process. My...
View ArticleBy: Jesse J Watters
Do you have an article for a change to military records? I should have received a medical but I received Gen under Hon. My medical benefits are now being cut.
View ArticleBy: Ryan Guina
Hi Jesse, You should contact your branch of service personnel section to inquire about the process. They should be able to point you in the right direction. Make sure you have the required...
View ArticleBy: John Thomas
If you have a lawyer or know of any knowledgeable military review lawyer can you please refer, so so appreciate it.
View ArticleBy: Ryan Guina
Hello John, I don’t have any professional references for this. I recommend contacting a local Veterans Service Organization for a referral (DAV, VFW, AMVETS, etc.). They may have someone they can refer...
View ArticleBy: G. Saldana
I was discharged in 1983 for Zero Tolerance drug abuse. What can I do to upgrade much status?
View ArticleBy: Richard Craig
I was discharged in 1983 through the trainee discharge process. I’m not sure what it is called now. I was told that it would be honorable after 6 months. A few years later I was diagnosed with acute...
View ArticleBy: Ryan Guina
Hello Richard, Thank you for contacting me. Your situation is unique and not something I have experience with. I recommend speaking with a veterans benefits counselor at a Veterans Service...
View ArticleBy: Ready Steady
Ryan, I seperated from Army Reserves back in 2013. Discharge was General Under Honorable. Reason, tested positive on UA. I have received my Seperation Papers, but the Army Reserves does give out DD 214...
View ArticleBy: Ryan Guina
Hello Ready Steady, Thank you for contacting me. I don’t have an answer here. I would try to get an upgraded discharge rating if possible. If that doesn’t work I would just try to work with your...
View ArticleBy: Mark Hanuschik
I was discharged in 1981 and was told if I had taken 100% medical discharge I could not work. I had TBI several wounds and a catheter through my belly button for blood drainage. The USAF and the VA...
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