Memorandum of Deficiencies After Military Separation Board | What You Must Do Next

Military Separation Boards Don’t Always Get It Right — You Still Have Options.
In this video, Attorney Jocelyn Stewart, also known as The Messy Military Lawyer, explains what a Memorandum of Deficiencies is and why it may be your last — and most powerful — chance to fight back after an unfavorable outcome at an Administrative Separation Board or Board of Inquiry.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: Why Your Fight Isn’t Over
00:30 – What Is a Memorandum of Deficiencies?
01:04 – Legal Errors We Look For
01:52 – Equitable Arguments (Medical Boards, Honorable Benefits)
02:32 – Why the Memo Matters to HRC and PERS
03:00 – What Happens if Errors Are Found
03:24 – Final Advice: Put Your Best Face Forward

Even if you didn’t have legal representation during your board, you can still assert your rights by submitting a legal and equitable response to the convening authority. Jocelyn explains how she and her team comb through records to find legal errors, procedural mistakes, and equitable reasons to argue for a medical separation instead of misconduct — potentially saving your benefits and military future.

If you’re staring down the barrel of an unjust separation decision — don’t go quietly. Let us help you challenge the process the right way.

🔗 Connect with Jocelyn Stewart:

🌐 Website: https://www.ucmj-defender.com
📱 TikTok: @messymilitarylawyer
📸 Instagram: @messymilitarylawyer
🎥 YouTube: ‪@MessyMilitaryLawyer‬

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Jocelyn Stewart is a UCMJ court-martial attorney who specializes in defense of allegations of sexual assault for all branches of the military worldwide.

Contact the Law Office of Jocelyn C. Stewart at https://ucmj-defender.com

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