Joel Pettit

Joel helped me through a very complicated process - getting medically retired from active duty orders, after enough qualifying years to earn a non-regular retirement. The IDES process was not smooth, we had to appeal my initial rating, but in the end it all worked out for the best. It's great to have someone in your corner during this transition.

I can’t recommend Joel Pettit enough. My case was complicated from the start, and the MEB and my PEBLO ignored important information or handled it incorrectly multiple times. The legal counsel I was provided through the service was basically no help, so I reached out to Joel early in the process. He helped me through my IMR, MEB appeal, PEB appeal, and was prepared to take my case to a formal board. At my request, he also moved my formal hearing up by more than six months to an earlier date. Right before the hearing, he submitted additional matters that resolved everything quickly, and my case was adjudicated without having to go through the formal board. I owe my medical retirement to Joel. Without him, I would have been separated after 14 years of service with very little to show for it. It was an investment that was more than worth every penny. Having my retirement and long-term healthcare secured will pay dividends far beyond what I paid Joel for his services. Highly recommend.

**When everything was on the line, Joel came through!** When your future depends on your attorney, you need someone who is prepared, strategic, and fully committed to your case. That's exactly what I found with Joel Pettit Law. When I retained JPL, the Army found only one condition unfitting, assigned a 10% disability rating, and recommended separation with severance pay. Joel quickly identified the weaknesses in that decision, developed the necessary medical evidence, and built a clear, persuasive strategy for my Formal Physical Evaluation Board hearing. Throughout the process, Joel was knowledgeable, prepared, responsive, and relentless in advocating for the conditions the Army had overlooked. Most importantly, he won my case and secured an outcome that protected my retirement and my family's future. I am incredibly grateful for his professionalism, expertise, and dedication. I highly recommend Joel Pettit Law to any service member facing the military disability evaluation process or a contested PEB case.

Absolutely the best lawyer I’ve ever worked with. Cannot recommend Joel enough. Thank you.

Amazing. Explains everything very well and does not rush you to make any decisions. Very fast and knowledgeable about his work and makes sure you are happy before anything is submitted. After you get your decision he takes time to explain and make sure you know everything and what to expect.