Monthly Archives: July 2026
Army OSC Attorneys Scaling Back Services to Soldiers
In previous blog posts, I wrote about how the Army Judge Advocate General took action on May 27, 2026, to significantly limit the services provided to active-duty, Reserve, and Guard members undergoing the PEB process. Several readers of these posts were skeptical and asked for proof that this action has occurred. DJAG Memo (Legal Rep […]
Army Soldiers on the TDRL Just Lost Their Right to Free Government Legal Counsel — Including at Formal PEB Hearings
If you are an Army Soldier on the Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL), you need to read this carefully. The Army’s Office of Soldiers’ Counsel (OSC) has eliminated legal services for TDRL Soldiers — including at formal Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) hearings. This change took effect on July 1, 2026, and is fully in force […]
National Guard Soldiers Referred to a Medical Board No Longer Have Access to Government Legal Help — Here Is What Changed and What to Do Now
If you are a National Guard Soldier going through the Army’s Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) or Legacy Disability Evaluation System (LDES), the Army has eliminated your access to free government legal counsel — effective July 1, 2026. The Army’s Office of Soldiers’ Counsel (OSC) — the government attorneys who previously assisted Guard Soldiers navigating […]
Army Reserve Soldiers Going Through a Medical Board Now Have Zero Access to Government Legal Counsel — What You Need to Know
If you are an Army Reserve Soldier who has been referred to a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) or Physical Evaluation Board (PEB), the Army’s Office of Soldiers’ Counsel (OSC) can no longer help you — at any stage, at any point in the process. Effective July 1, 2026, OSC ceased providing all legal services to […]
The Army Just Eliminated Free Legal Counsel for Active Duty Soldiers at the MEB Stage — Here’s What That Means for You
If you are an active duty Army Soldier going through a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), the legal landscape just changed significantly — and not in your favor. Effective May 27, 2026, the Army’s Office of Soldiers’ Counsel (OSC) — the government attorneys who previously guided Soldiers through the MEB process — no longer provides any […]
