James P. Mahoney

If you are assigned James Mahoney (building S-19 when I was assigned him) at the Fort Drum Office of Soldiers’ Counsel, be extremely cautious. My experience was marked by a complete lack of professional diligence. He prepared an appeal letter on my behalf before even speaking to me, showing a 'one-si...ze-fits-all' approach to complex medical conditions like brain injuries and epilepsy. When I questioned his lack of consultation, his response was dismissive and insulting, suggesting that seeking my rightful benefits was just looking for 'money to sit on the couch.' I witnessed a clear disparity in how he handled my case compared to white peers with less severe injuries, whom he fought much harder for. Your words exactly 'we won't stop until you get 100%." He and the PEBLO office worked to expedite my exit rather than ensure my family's financial stability. If you want an advocate who actually reviews your medical records (like medication levels), it's NOT this guy, demand different counsel. I knew what type of person you were when I walked in and you tried to hand me an appeal letter of my behalf, even though you had never spoken to me before.Our Soldiers deserve better.