About Us
An Attorney Who Understands Your Service
An Attorney Who Understands Your Service
An Attorney Who Understands Your Service
About Daniel Dyer
As a Marine Corps veteran and VA-accredited attorney licensed in Arizona and Missouri, I understand firsthand the commitment, sacrifice, and challenges that come with military service. I have dedicated my practice to helping veterans secure the benefits, recognition, and justice they have earned through that service.
Whether you are pursuing VA disability compensation, seeking a discharge upgrade, or correcting your military record, I bring both legal expertise and a personal understanding of the military experience to every case. The VA system can be frustrating, complex, and overwhelming — but I know how to navigate it, and I am committed to standing beside veterans every step of the way.
Military Discharge Upgrades
An Attorney Who Understands Your Service
An Attorney Who Understands Your Service
I provide experienced and dedicated Military Discharge Upgrade services, helping veterans seek a rightful change to their military discharge status. As a solo practitioner, I have in-depth knowledge of military law and extensive experience navigating the Discharge Review Board and the Board for Correction of Military Records. I understand how a discharge upgrade can impact your life, from securing VA benefits to improving job opportunities.
Whether your case requires a straightforward review or a more complex legal strategy, I am committed to advocating for you every step of the way. Contact me today for a consultation and let’s discuss how I can help.
Flat Fee: $5,750
- Virtual hearings: No additional cost
- In-person board hearings: Travel costs apply
- Payment Plans Available: $479/month for 12 months
THE DISCHARGE UPGRADE PROCESS
How an Attorney Maximizes Your Success
Applying for a discharge upgrade is a technical hurdle. While you can go it alone, professional legal representation ensures your service is presented with the weight it deserves.
1. Strategic Case Development I don’t just submit paperwork; I build a narrative. I analyze your service history to identify the strongest legal hook for an upgrade—whether that is proving a procedural error, arguing that a discharge was disproportionately harsh, or citing inconsistencies with military policy.
2. Evidence Procurement & Preparation A board's decision lives and dies by the record. I handle the heavy lifting of gathering service and medical records, securing expert testimony (crucial for PTSD or behavioral health cases), and organizing character references that speak to your post-service rehabilitation and achievements.
3. Persuasive Legal Advocacy Success requires more than just telling your story; it requires "speaking the board's language." I draft compelling legal briefs that cite specific military case law and precedents, ensuring your application is professionally prepared and legally unassailable.
4. Expert Representation at Hearings If your case goes before the Discharge Review Board (DRB) or the Board for Correction of Military Records (BCMR), you shouldn't stand alone. I represent you in person or virtually, handling tough questioning from board members and presenting evidence according to strict legal standards.
5. Comprehensive Appeals Support If a request is denied, the fight isn't over. I navigate the complex appeals process, addressing any deficiencies in the initial application and advocating for clemency or reconsideration based on new evidence.
Tailored Advice
The current approval rates vary by types of claims, which board the case appears before, as well as other factors. Detailed statistics can be found below
Tailored Advice
The Bottom Line
Don't leave your reputation and VA benefits to chance. My goal is to navigate the bureaucracy for you, avoiding the common pitfalls that lead to denials and ensuring you present the best possible case for the justice you've earned.
Contact me today for a consultation.