U.S. Court of Federal Claims - Military Pay Claims

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In this case, the Court remanded Mr. Lowry's lawsuit to the Board for Correction of Naval Records to correct his records to show reinstatement and retirement. The Court found that the Navy failed to provide adequate notice as to the reasons for his separation. The Navy also improperly characterized his characterization of service.

In this case, the Court directed the Navy to retire Mr. Nyan for two reasons. The first one being that the Navy's medical examination of Mr. Nyan was inconsistent with its own instructions and the second was that it was also not supported by the evidence. The Court also directed that Mr. Nyan receives back pay. 

In this case, Plaintiff retired from the Army but filed a lawsuit alleging that he was forced out. He failed to timely appeal the Court's judgment and the Court denied his motion for leave to file notice of appeal out of time.

In this case the Court analyzed the standard of review for correction board decisions and its limited jurisdiction. Correction Board decisions are subject to judicial review for failure to consider evidence or comply with the law.

In this case, Plaintiff's spouse missed the statutory deadline for annuity payments under the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records denied relief, and the Court could not grant any relief under the law.

In this case, Plaintiff's substantially prevailed in his lawsuit against the U.S. Government concerning his involuntary separation and medical unfitness. The Court awarded  $50,881.27 in attorney's fees and expenses pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act.

In this case, the Court found that the correction board failed to adequately explained its decision.

In this case, the Court decided the military disability retirement claim and addressed whether the Correction Board could correct a court-martial conviction.

This case discussed the differences between active duty and reserve component Service members and their military pay claims.

In this case the Court explained that military pay claims must be filed within 6 years from their accrual. When a claim accrues is a question of law that your experienced military counsel can advise you on.