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Military Law Matters

by Ferah Ozbek

Education

Arm yourself with knowledge, know your rights, and avoid becoming a victim of injustice. The Military Law Matters podcast empowers you to take charge of legal issues you are facing, from court-martial charges to divorce proceedings and military pension division, to tips on how to fight your discharge or upgrade your discharge and what to do if you are facing an Officer Grade Determination. Each episode will offer further insight into the world of military law. This program is geared toward the entire military community, regardless of status (active duty, reserve, guard, veteran or retiree), rank, or branch – this podcast is for all our nation’s heroes.

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Episodes

  1. 1 year Anniversary of Podcast—Sabbatical

    1 October 2018 is the one year anniversary of the Military Law Matters Podcast, I will be taking a sabbatical from the podcast so I can focus on our Heroes, Veterans who have served their country faithfully and who have been unjustly discharged. I am always available to speak to you about your...

  2. MLM 55 - Decision Making Tips and Life Lessons

    Part 11 of 12

  3. MLM 54 - Decision Making Tips and Life Lessons

    Part 10 of 12

  4. MLM 53 - Decision Making Tips and Life Lessons

    Part 9 of 12

  5. MLM 52 - Decision Making Tips and Life Lessons

    Part 8 of 12

  6. MLM 51 - Decision Making Tips and Life Lessons

    Part 7 of 12

  7. MLM 50 - Decision Making Tips and Life Lessons

    Part 6 of 12

  8. MLM 49 - Decision Making Tips and Life Lessons

    Part 5 of 12

  9. MLM 48 - Decision Making Tips and Life Lessons

    Part 4 of 12

  10. MLM 47 - Decision Making Tips and Life Lessons

    Part 3 of 12

  11. MLM 46 - Decision Making Tips and Life Lessons

    Part 2 of 12

  12. MLM 44 Virginia Department of Veterans Services: Veteran and Family Support

    Virginia Veteran and Family Support (VVFS) provides outreach, connection and support to veterans and their families as they address the challenges of military service, transition, deployments, PTSD, behavioral health concerns and physical and traumatic brain injuries. Learn more about how your…

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  13. MLM 43 The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program

    Listen to attorney Courtney Smith, the Director, Volunteer Outreach & Education at the Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program talk about how the Veterans Consortium helps Veterans file an Appeal in the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and also assist veterans who have received an other than...

  14. MLM 42 Comparison of the legacy VA Appeals System and the new VA System

    Attorney Chris Attig of the firm Attig Steel compares the legacy VA Appeals system and the new system that was passed by Congress in 2017 and scheduled to go into effect in 2019. Chris is the author of the Veterans Law Blog. He is also the author of the VA Form 21 Blog. And, if you have Sleep...

  15. MLM 40 Military Discharge Upgrades: Frequently Asked Questions, Part III of III

    It is an honor for me to help fellow veterans who are facing difficulties in their lives and don’t know who to turn to for answers. While I enjoy answering questions on an individual basis, I’d like to share some of common questions that veterans ask in case you also had the same question. Please...

  16. MLM 39 Military Discharge Upgrades: Frequently Asked Questions, Part II of III

    It is an honor for me to help fellow veterans who are facing difficulties in their lives and don’t know who to turn to for answers. While I enjoy answering questions on an individual basis, I’d like to share some of common questions that veterans ask in case you also had the same question. Please...

  17. MLM 38 Military Discharge Upgrades: Frequently Asked Questions, Part I of III

    It is an honor for me to help fellow veterans who are facing difficulties in their lives and don’t know who to turn to for answers. While I enjoy answering questions on an individual basis, I’d like to share some of common questions that veterans ask in case you also had the same question....

  18. MLM 37 DoD Guidance on Mental Health Conditions & Discharge

    This episode is intended to ensure Veterans know what that the August 2017 DoD Clarifying Guidance to Military Discharge Review Boards applies to. The DoD Guidance discusses Liberal Consideration for certain cases before the Discharge Review Boards and Boards for Correction of Military Records.

  19. MLM 36 Disability Evaluation System with Scott MacKay

    Retired Army Reserve Judge Advocate Scott MacKay gives us an overview of the Disability Evaluation System (DES). Scott discusses cases he has handled and provides valuable information for both active duty members and veterans who are going through the DES. Scott does pro bono work for veterans...

  20. MLM 35 Healthcare Benefits that Veterans Don’t know About

    Many Veterans Don’t know about benefits available to them. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides medical and non-medical home services for veterans such as Skilled Home Health Care Services, Home Health Aide Services, Family Caregiver Program and benefits. Learn about the healthcare...

  21. MLM 34 National Veterans Legal Services Program’s New APP helps Veterans Analyze Eligibility for Benefits

    National Veterans Legal Services Program’s (NVLSP) New APP helps Veterans Analyze Eligibility for Benefits. The application helps veterans, with or without the assistance of a veteran’s advocate, determine specific VA benefits to which they are likely entitled. The App directs users to a...

  22. MLM 33 Predatory for-profit colleges that target Veterans who have the GI Bill

    Sean Marvin, Legal Director of Veterans Education Success and Travis Craig, an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran of the Army National Guard and former student at ITT Tech join us on the podcast to discuss how predatory for-profit colleges target Veterans. Learn how Veterans Education Success provides...

  23. MLM 32 Lessons for Members Transitioning to Civilian Life with Phil Randazzo

    Phil Randazzo is the founder of American Dream U, a non-profit organization that assists military members, veterans and their families as they transition out of the military into a new career as a civilian. Phil shares some critical life lessons for you to consider when you are thinking about…

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  24. MLM 31 Upgrading Your Military Discharge: Part 10

    Part 10 of a 10 part series. It is possible to upgrade your military discharge characterization. This series covers 10 things you should know about upgrading your discharge either at the Discharge Review Board (DRB) or the Board for the Correction of Military Records (BCMR). Go to ferahozbek.com…

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About this show

Arm yourself with knowledge, know your rights, and avoid becoming a victim of injustice. The Military Law Matters podcast empowers you to take charge of legal issues you are facing, from court-martial charges to divorce proceedings and military pension division, to tips on how to fight your discharge or upgrade your discharge and what to do if you are facing an Officer Grade Determination. Each episode will offer further insight into the world of military law. This program is geared toward the entire military community, regardless of status (active duty, reserve, guard, veteran or retiree), rank, or branch – this podcast is for all our nation’s heroes.

Hosted by

Ferah Ozbek

Categories

Education

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Military Law Matters have?

Military Law Matters has 24 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on September 25, 2018.

What is Military Law Matters about?

Arm yourself with knowledge, know your rights, and avoid becoming a victim of injustice. The Military Law Matters podcast empowers you to take charge of legal issues you are facing, from court-martial charges to divorce proceedings and military pension division, to tips on how to fight your...

How often does Military Law Matters release new episodes?

Military Law Matters publishes weekly, based on its 24 episodes since March 2018.

Who hosts Military Law Matters?

Military Law Matters is created and hosted by Ferah Ozbek.
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