August 2022
Favorable Decision on Discharge Upgrade for Army Vet
Department of the Army
Army Review Boards Agency
Arlington, VA
Being a soldier is a stressful, exhausting and often thankless job, but American soldiers serve the people of their nation without asking for much in return. When a soldier is unfairly discharged under dishonorable conditions, it can mean that a veteran may not receive the benefits he or she has earned through years of dedicated service.
That’s wrong, and that’s why Attorney Alan Edmunds is honored to fight for veterans to get the rewards they deserve.
Mr. Edmunds and his staff at the Edmunds Law Firm — the nation’s top Military Discharge and Security Clearance law experts — successfully fought to have one Army veteran’s discharge upgraded from dishonorable to honorable.
The Army discharged the client for being absent without leave on one occasion, despite the fact the soldier had served for years without incident and was diagnosed by Army doctors with serious stress-related heath issues.
The firm’s staff of military law professionals took on the Army and argued that a single incident, potentially linked to an illness caused by the stress that soldiers often endure, did not warrant an other-than-honorable discharge.
A board of five US Army personnel agreed unanimously after Mr. Edmunds argued for his client during a hearing.
Being a soldier is hard, and sadly, sometimes the military fails to protect those who protect us.
That’s why Alan Edmunds and the professionals at the Edmunds Law Firm are ready to fight for those who have given so much for their nation.
If you were discharged from the military due to alleged misconduct that can be traced to PTSD or other mental health issues, you may have options. Don’t let a negative military discharge prevent you from getting the benefits you’ve earned. Call the Edmunds Law Firm at 1-800-481-2526 or learn more at www.nationalsecurityclearances.com.
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May, 2022
Favorable Decision on Discharge Upgrade for USMC Vet
Department of the Navy
Board for Correction of Naval Records
Arlington, VA
Attorney Alan Edmunds and his staff of military and security clearance law experts recently received a favorable judgment for a decorated combat veteran trying to upgrade his discharge status from the U.S. Marine Corps.
The client was discharged from the Marine Corps with the status of “Other Than Honorable” because of substance abuse that was later deemed to be a symptom of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that resulted from the Marine’s multiple combat tours in Iraq.
An Other Than Honorable or OTH discharge is a blow to a person’s reputation and can lead to future difficulty obtaining employment or veteran benefits. A negative discharge status can haunt a person forever.
That’s why the client hired America’s top military law and security clearance law firm, the Edmunds Law Firm. Because of that, the veteran hired the Edmunds Law Firm to press the Navy for an upgrade to his discharge status.
Mr. Edmunds and his staff are leading experts in military law and security clearance cases, with offices in California, Florida, Texas, North Carolina and the Washington, D.C., area.
Attorney Edmunds and his staff argued that the Marine had suffered from PTSD caused by combat stress, and that since being discharged from the Marine Corps, had received treatment for PTSD and kicked his substance abuse habits. He also earned a Master’s degree and built a successful career as an esteemed educator in his community.
If you were discharged from the military due to misconduct that can be traced to PTSD as a result of combat, you may have options. Don’t let a negative military discharge prevent you from getting the benefits you’ve earned. Call the Edmunds Law Firm at 1-800-481-2526 or learn more at www.nationalsecurityclearances.com.
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April, 2022
Favorable Decision on Discharge Upgrade for US Navy Veteran
Department of the Navy
Board for Correction of Naval Records
Arlington, VA
Attorney Alan Edmunds and his staff of military and security clearance law experts recently received a favorable judgment for a client trying to upgrade his discharge status from the U.S. Navy.
The client was discharged from the Navy with the status of “Other Than Honorable” after two instances of non-judicial punishment for unauthorized absence. Subsequently, he was diagnosed with a mental illness that medical experts said could have contributed to the sailor’s unauthorized absences while in the Navy.
An OTH discharge is a blow to a person’s reputation and can lead to future difficulty obtaining employment or veteran benefits. Because of that, the veteran hired the Edmunds Law Firm to press the Navy for an upgrade to his discharge status.
Attorney Edmunds and his staff are leading experts in military law and security clearance cases, with offices in California, Florida, Texas, North Carolina and the Washington, D.C., area. The firm petitioned the Department of the Navy for a discharge upgrade on behalf of its client.
Attorney Edmunds and his staff were able to convince the Board for Correction of Naval Records to upgrade the sailor’s discharge status from Other Than Honorable discharge to a General Discharge under honorable conditions.
If you were discharged from the military due to misconduct that can be traced to mental illness, you may have options. Call the Edmunds Law Firm at 1-800-481-2526 or learn more at www.nationalsecurityclearances.com.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA BOARD OF VOCATIONAL NURSING
WRITTEN RESPONSE VICTORY
MILITARY CRIMINAL CONDUCT
The Edmunds Law Firm received notice of a favorable decision from the State of Calif
Board of Vocational Nursing. The Applicant was prior military. She had a criminal record in the military and had adverse action taken against her nursing license.
The Edmunds Law Firm has over 40 years of experience representing clients before the State of Calif Nursing Board and Dental Board. This was s special case because of the allegations of personal conduct and medical history.
The Firm was represented by Attorney Ryan Nerney. He did the formal Response to the written allegations. Evidence was submitted and written argument made to the Board.
The Edmunds Law Firm is a powerhouse of litigation attorneys who aggressively help clients around the globe with State and Federal Administrative matters. Call the Firm at 800.481.2526 or visit us at alanedmunds.com .Attorney Edmunds is a Former Judge Pro Tem who has appeared on national television for his case work and as a consultant for a variety of news services. If your career is important – please allow us to help.
MILITARY UPGRADE FAVORABLE DECISION
Army Discharge Review Board
On Feb 5, The Edmunds Law Firm received notice of a favorable decision from the Army Discharge Review Board involving allegations of substance abuse while on active duty. The Board found that the Trial Notebook filed on behalf of the Applicant mitigated all concerns and both the Character of Discharge and the Narrative Comments were upgraded. Attorney Alan Edmunds has helped former active duty military upgrade discharges for over 35 years. Restoring a persons dignity according to Attorney Edmunds is the greatest reward. Call 800.481.2526 or visit alanedmunds.com if you would like a consult.
Military Upgrade Petition
U.S. Air Force
Colorado Springs, Colorado
An Air Force Service member was discharged from the U.S. Air Force for misconduct in 2014 and received a General Discharge with an unfavorable re-enlistment code of RE-4, and a narrative of Misconduct. The Edmunds Law Firm prepared a petition with exhibits to the Board of Corrections, and the panel voted 4-1 to upgrade the Airman’s unfavorable discharge to Honorable, with a favorable RE code and a favorable narrative of Secretarial Authority. Mr. Edmunds and his staff’s knowledge and experience in Military Law was instrumental in this case. Mr. Edmunds and staff were able to prove to the panel, the General Discharge was unjust.
MILITARY UPGRADE DECISION
DoD
Washington, D.C.
Attorney Alan Edmunds, this country’s leading military law and national security clearance attorney has been notified of a favorable decision from the Army Discharge Review Board. The case involved a former enlisted special forces member who was discharged for a single use of marijuana. Appellant had a security clearance following discharge. The DoD Agency changed conditions of employment requiring an Honorable Discharge. Attorney Edmunds filed written evidence and took his client on direct examination.
MILITARY UPGRADE
U.S. Navy
A former active duty service member received an Other Than Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Navy for Misconduct due to Drug Abuse. The Edmunds Law Firm prepared a professional Petition to the Navy Discharge Review Board with exhibits. After the Navy Discharge Review Board reviewed the case presented by Mr. Edmunds and his staff, the board voted that the former service member’s discharge be upgraded to General (Under Honorable Conditions). This upgrade is positively affecting the former service member, and he is now eligible to receive veterans benefits that he did not have before. The Edmunds Law Firm has effectively improved and changed the quality of life this veteran will have for now and forever in his future!
The Edmunds Law Firm retained for a military upgrade and document review only by the upgrade board. Applicant received a bad conduct discharged based on a Special Court martial. Since Applicant’s discharge 10 years ago, Applicant has earned a degree and has been an upstanding citizen. On 8/8/12, the upgrade board granted Applicant’s request for an upgrade of his current discharge, and upgraded the discharge status from Bad Conduct to Under Other Than Honorable Conditions.
The Edmunds Law Firm retained for a military upgrade and a hearing. Applicant received a bad conduct discharged based on a Special Court martial. Applicant was wrongfully accused and plead guilty pursuant to the advice of his JAG attorney at the time of his discharge hearing. Since Applicant’s discharge 8 years ago, Applicant has earned degrees and is an active member in his community. On 9/28/11, Attorney Alan V. Edmunds attended Applicant’s hearing and argued before the upgrade board. The upgrade board Applicant’s request for an upgrade of his current discharge, and upgraded the discharge status from Bad Conduct to General (Under Honorable Conditions).
I read the petition and I am very impressed, sound excellent. I have been very impressed with Mr. Edmunds and this law firm every step of the way…thank you all for your constant professionalism and for everyone’s help at the firm.
— Military Upgrade Client
Military Discharge Upgrade Granted
The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable determination regarding an Applicant’s request to upgrade his discharge from the United States Army. The hearing for this matter was held before the Department of the Army – Army Review Boards Agency on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 in Dallas, TX. In this matter, the Applicant received a general under honorable conditions discharge for misconduct, or wrongful use of cocaine and marijuana. The Edmunds Law Firm submitted written argument, military records and provided a narrative reason from the Applicant to prove he is trustworthy, reliable and not a risk to national security. After careful review of all available evidence, the Army Discharge Review Board determined that relief was warranted. The Applicant’s discharge has been upgraded and he is now eligible to re-enlist.
Military Discharge Upgrade Granted
The Edmunds Law Firm received notification of a favorable decision made after submitting a request for discharge upgrade to the Naval Discharge Review Board. Applicant was discharged from the Marine Corps after a Court Martial Hearing involving a violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice Article 86 – Unauthorized Absence. Applicant was absent for over a year when he was apprehended. The Edmunds Law Firm submitted documentation and exhibits to show that Applicant had mitigated the Government’s concerns and made significant improvements. The Review Board noted that although they agreed with the original sentence awarded, Applicant’s post-service efforts to improve his life granted him clemency and his upgrade was granted.
Military Discharge Upgrade Granted
The Edmunds Law Firm recently successfully resolve a case involving drug use and possession by an active duty Marine. The case occurred in San Diego, California. The charge sheet included allegations of possession of a controlled substance as well as use of a controlled substance.
Attorney Edmunds, an experienced military law attorney, represented the individual. Negotiations were commenced and a successful resolution was reached which included a complete dismissal of the charges and an administrative separation for the client. This client, because of the work of Attorney Edmunds, avoided a federal criminal conviction on his record as well as any time in custody. He received an administrative separation and was released from the Marine Corps.
Military Discharge Upgrade Granted
The Edmunds Law Firm has received a favorable decision from the Department of the Army in a Military Discharge case. The case was decided by the Army Discharge Review Board in favor of the client represented by Mr. Alan Edmunds. This was a case involving an isolated incidence of drug use. Mr. Edmunds produced documents such as drug screens, letters of recommendation and certificates of achievement. The Army Discharge Review Board accepted Attorney Edmunds’ arguments as well as evidence produced by the client and found that the discrediting entry in the client’s service record had been effectively mitigated. The Army Discharge Review Board granted relief to the client in the form of an upgrade of his discharge to fully honorable.
Military Discharge Upgrade Granted
It’s another favorable outcome for the Edmunds Law Firm. The Army Discharge Review Board recommended a discharge upgrade in case number AR20060016203, allowing Attorney Edmunds’ client the opportunity to re-enlist in the National Guard. The client was discharged from the National Guard following positive drug test results. The Army Discharge Review Board found several mitigating factors in Mr. Edmunds’ arguments and the client’s testimony. As a result, the Board voted to recommend a change to the client’s military records in the form of a discharge upgrade to fully honorable allowing the client the opportunity to re-enlist and continue to serve his country.
Military Discharge Upgrade Granted
The Edmunds Law Firm has received another favorable decision, this time from the Department of the Navy. Case number ND07-00466 was upgraded from a General Discharge (Under Honorable Conditions) to an Honorable Discharge. Attorney Alan Edmunds has shown, once again, that experience makes the difference.
The Applicant was discharged from the Navy with a General (under honorable conditions) rating due to “personality disorder.” The Navy Medical Review Board found that the Applicant was not medically ill, but had a long-standing character and behavior disorder rendering him unsuitable for continued military service. The Applicant had wished to remain in the Navy.
Attorney Edmunds appeared in front of the Naval Discharge Review Board to present the Applicant’s case. Exhibits were submitted and Mr. Edmunds was able to prove that there was no evidence in the Applicant’s service record of misconduct, and the Applicant’s evaluation ratings did reflect an acceptable level of performance and conduct.
The Naval Discharge Review Board determined that the characterization of the Applicant’s service as general was not consistent with the standards of naval discipline.