As you may already know if you complain to someone higher up in the military your loved one may suffer the repercussions of your complaint. If there is an officer that you trust you can tell them, but to be honest if it’s about something major I don’t suggest going to someone in the military.
Your best option is contacting a senator. Unfortunately it may take a while to get a response. Some people suggest making an appointment with a senator. Make sure you clearly state your situation in your letter or in your notes for your appointment. Bring or send copies of any proof that you have concerning your situation.
I suggest keeping all documents from the military that your loved one receives and know how you can receive copies of documents you may need i.e. hospital records, documentation of on going illnesses, etc. Keep records of your complaints and dates on which incidents happened.
Remain composed whenever you are speaking to anyone who could influence the outcome of the situation. Getting information from or about the military can be very frustrating. Especially the things they don’t want you to hear about. Their websites aren’t updated often and some of the numbers they list are not current. The best military information site I’ve been is www.militaryonesource.com, though I have found no articles that cover this sort of thing.
To be continued.
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