The Mayer Law Blog

Private Travis King is Back. Now What?

Posted October 6th, 2023

I’ve given a few interviews related to Private King, but those are always fleeting and never address legal issues in the depth they deserve. For this reason, I’m writing this post. If you’re reading this, you probably have a working knowledge of the basics of Private Travis King. He is the US Army soldier who… Read More

Military Discharge Upgrade Notes, March 2023

Posted March 22nd, 2023

Here are a few recent observations about the current status of military discharge upgrade cases.

Discharge Review Board Changes Since COVID

Posted March 15th, 2023

(Note: This article is current as of March 15, 2023. However, board processes may change in the future.) The various service discharge review boards have changed since 2020. Before COVID, veterans had to plan to travel to the Washington, DC area for personal appearance hearings. Some exceptions were made for video teleconferences, but the rule… Read More

Military Investigations: Let’s Talk About It

Posted October 26th, 2022

I spend a lot of time talking about discharge upgrades, but let’s turn to an area of the law that doesn’t get enough love: military investigations. These come in many forms. The most noteworthy are criminal investigations. Those make for good movies. However, in the military, there’s a far more common form of investigation: command… Read More

Military Discharge Upgrades – Summer 2022 Update

Posted August 15th, 2022

Just a few updated notes on the military discharge upgrade process. Personal Appearance Hearings: The several services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Space Force) continue to evolve their processes for personal appearances. Historically, these hearings have been in person, and an applicant and military discharge counsel would travel to the board’s location… Read More

San Antonio Military Lawyer

Posted May 18th, 2020

One of our favorite cities is San Antonio, Texas. Rich in history and culture, it earned recognition as Military City, USA. We love that. It is home to a significant number of servicemembers from all branches of the US Military, and we are proud to provide them with legal representation and assistance. While we do… Read More

Discharge Upgrades: Why do I have to fight?

Posted May 7th, 2020

A lot of veterans ask why they must fight for their discharge upgrade. This is a valid question, especially when one believes that they deserve an upgrade. Here are a few points related to this. The burden of proof is on you. Once you are discharged from the military, any review board presumes that you… Read More

Navy RE Codes

Posted April 7th, 2020

We are frequently asked about RE (Reenlistment Eligibility) codes when helping with discharge upgrades, and finding the meaning and applicability of these codes can be tricky. There are several websites out there that purport to have a correct list of these codes, but many are wrong. Knowing this, we’re going to occasionally post information about… Read More

COVID-19

Posted March 21st, 2020

This is a trying time for everyone, and our awareness and understanding of this pandemic makes a huge difference. Here is a link to current CDC guidance. Also, be vigilant for any COVID-19 fraud. Sadly, this is a reality. If you suspect any fraud related to this disease, go to this website and report it…. Read More

Updated DD Form 293 (DEC 2019 Edition) for Discharge Review Boards

Posted January 27th, 2020

In December, the Department of Defense updated the DD Form 293, which is necessary to begin a case at any of the discharge review boards. The newest version bears the date Dec 2019 in the lower-left corner of the form and must be used for all future applications. The new form can be found here… Read More