John B. Gately

Like many people I did not want to go through a PEB/MEB, or be discharged. As a Medical Officer I knew, based on my condition, it was inevitable. The real issue was how to best handle the proceedings. As a PHS officer, finding an attorney who understood our complicated system was extremely challenging, until I found John (Jack) Gately. He had excellent knowledge about the PHS and our policies. Plus, he knew the players in the Medical Affairs branch. Nothing left undone. Absolutely recommend him!

Jack is outstanding, knows his stuff, will fight for you and do way more that the status quo!! Would definitely recommend hiring Jack even if you think that you don't need a lawyer. Remember, JAGs work for the command. Who do you think writ their OERs?? Stop, do not pass go, hire Jack for your MEB no questions asked!!

John Gately, an attorney highly recommended in the PEB community, was invaluable as a legal consult. Mr. Gately expeditiously reviewed my case (on a federal holiday, no less!), and returned a fair and thorough evaluation to me within a day. Despite his confidence in overturning the case, Mr. Gately did not press me to retain his services, and even recommended other legal counsels outside of his firm. I confidently and fully endorse John Gately for any and all legal concerns, no matter the case!

My daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes after less than one year of active duty...She was devastated and we were lost in a medical and military quagmire. Retaining Mr. Gately allowed us to focus on our daughter, allowed her to focus on her work, as Mr. Gately guided us all through the complicated and scarey medical review process. Our outcome was better than we could have hoped for...My daughter was able to serve her obligated duty with honor and her future medical care is secure.

After serving 15+ years in the Coast Guard, and being traumatically injured in the line of duty, Jack has been with our family every step of the way during the MEB process, the VA process, CRSC, TSGLI claim, disability, along with many other battles. Jack's honesty, experience and in-depth knowledge of the system has been vital. He provides an excellent source of strength during the most difficult times. We will always be in deep appreciation for Jack, and his services.

Mr. Gately is truly a life saver when it came time for me to go through the medical board process. I had some serious injuries in the Army, and was not given adequate post operation care to recover properly. The PEB and VA thought differently when they decided to rate my conditions at a 0%, but Mr. Gately being a master in his craft got me what I deserved; a medical retirement. Hiring Mr. Gately was the best decision and investment I have ever made, and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

I am an attorney myself but when I was confronting the Navy PEB process, I knew I needed Mr. Gately. His professionalism and vast expertise in the military PEB process was instrumental in securing the best possible outcome for my case, changing an initial finding of medical separation to placement on the permanent disability retired list. He was so thorough that the board simply agreed with my petition and upgraded my findings without a hearing. If you need a PEB attorney, look no further!

It was Mr. Gately’s nearly 30 years of working within the MEB and PEB process that gave him the experience to build a solid case. The formal board had no defense against their own inaccuracies and failure to follow regulation. Mr. Gately through facts forced the formal board to abide by regulation granting me a medical retirement and V.A benefits. I will pass on to you the best piece of advice I ever received in my military career “higher a lawyer”. I highly recommend Mr. Gately.

Hiring Jack was one of the best decisions I could have ever made when I found out I was going before a Medical Review Board in the USAF. He is always very attentive, knowledgeable and professional. Without a doubt worth every cent I paid, Jack has truly ensured that my family and I are taken care of despite my disability. I cannot thank him enough. He was instrumental in helping me get my initial retirement rating and then win my appeal. I 100% recommend booking him; he will fight until he wins!