ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04100617C070208
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states, in effect, that he had "hidden mental problems." Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 24 July 1972; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 23 July 1975.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04100621C070208
William Powers | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. According to the September 1980 Affidavit to Amend Record of Birth, submitted by the applicant in support of his request, he stated that his full name was “Sanford Lewis ------“ rather than “un-named” as reported on the record of birth filed in the Alabama Bureau of Vital Statistics. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04100623C070208
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a photograph showing a man with a patch over his left eye, statements from several individuals, a 1997 “Compensation and Pension Examination Request Worksheet,” and his 2003 Department of Veterans Affairs rating decision. Three of the four statements, submitted by the applicant in support of his request, were authored in 1995 and the fourth statement was authored in 1997.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04100672C070208
Major "D" stated that, according to his records, the applicant was paid for every drill that he attended. She also stated that the California Army National Guard needed to correct the orders transferring the applicant into the Army Reserve Control Group (Reinforcement) and show that he was transferred to the FLARNG, so that the applicant could be authorized back pay. There is insufficient evidence to show that he attended drills with the FLARNG during the periods requested or that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04100730C070208
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The applicant’s RE Code is appropriate considering the basis for his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04100731C070208
There were no service medical records available to the Board or provided by the applicant. There is no evidence, and the applicant has not provided any, that he suffered from injuries resulting from chemical, biological, or nuclear agents released by the enemy during the Persian Gulf War, which required treatment by a medical officer and were made a matter of official record while deployed in support of the Gulf War. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04100736C070208
The applicant requests that his reentry (RE) code of "4" on his 16 August 2000 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to RE "3" or "2" so that he can reenlist in the Army. On 8 August 2000 the separation authority approved the recommendation to discharge the applicant for homosexual conduct and directed that he be issued an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 601-210 covers eligibility criteria, policies, and procedures for enlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04100749C070208
The applicant’s separation document indicated that he was discharged by reason of temporary physical disability, in the grade of E-3. While the evidence does confirm that a grade determination review concluded that it would be appropriate to place the applicant’s name on the TDRL in the retired grade E-4, that determination did not affect the grade in which the applicant was separated from active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04100764C070208
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Army Regulation 635-5 provides instructions for the preparation of the DD Form 214, and states in effect that information for completion of item 11 (primary specialty) will be obtained from the ERB (enlisted record brief), entering the titles of all MOS served for at least 1 year and include for each MOS the number of years and months served. The Board also recommends denial of so much...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04100773C070208
His medical records show that he was treated for pain in his right hip in July 1986 and again in August of that year. He continued to be seen for his right hip condition and in January 1988 received a permanent physical profile serial of 1 1 P3 1 1 1 because of degenerative joint disease right hip, severe. Congress established the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) as the standard under which percentage rating decisions are to be made for disabled military personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04100789C070208
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show that she was not provided a complete dental exam and all appropriate dental services and treatment within 90 days prior to her separation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04100831C070208
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. He was punished in October 1967 for failing to report to duty, resulting in his reduction to pay grade E-1, and in November 1967 for failing to report to duty and for wearing the insignia of a sergeant (E-5) on his uniform. The applicant's combat decorations are noted, however, evidence available to the Board indicates that the applicant's incidents of misconduct were not limited to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04100858C070208
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show award of two Army Achievement Medals. In the absence orders, or evidence to the contrary, the Board accepts the applicant’s award certificates as authentication of entitlement to two Army Achievement Medals and in the interest of justice concludes it would be appropriate to add the awards to his separation document.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04100865C070208
Medical proceedings, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate military medical authority within 6 months of the Soldier’s initial entry on active duty, which would have permanently or temporarily disqualified him or her for entry into the military service had it been detected at that time, and which does not disqualify the Soldier for retention in the military service under the provisions of Army Regulation 40-501, chapter 3. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04100878C070208
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. Once the Korean War Service Medal has been authorized by the Department of the Air Force, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to add this foreign award to his separation document. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him two Purple Hearts; and b. showing that he is entitled to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04100888C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 08 JULY 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004100888 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Records available to the Board indicate that the applicant enlisted in the United States Army Reserve on 19 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04100913C070208
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Once the Department of the Air Force has authorized the Korean War Service Medal, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to add this foreign award to his DD Form 214. There is sufficient evidence that confirms that the applicant was wounded in action and as such is entitled to an award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04100977C070208
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence indicates, however, that the applicant requested transfer to the Army Reserve Control Group sometime in the spring of 1988, under the assumption that he did have 20 qualifying years of service for Reserve retired pay, albeit he had not received his "20-year" letter so signifying. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101023C070208
A March 2000 letter to the Board, from the applicant’s former commander, which is also contained in documents available to the Board, stated that he (the former commander) wrote to the Board in December 1999 recommending that the applicant be awarded the Bronze Star Medal for “aggressive action in hand-to-hand combat and then inflicting numerous casualties while under heavy enemy fire and with complete disregard for his personal safety was a gallant act and also merits recognition.”...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101035C070208
The MEB concluded that the applicant suffered from schizophreniform disorder, sarcoidosis and seborrheic dermatitis and referred the applicant to a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). There were no Department of Veterans Affairs records available to the Board or provided by the applicant. The evidence shows that he concurred with the findings and recommendation of his PEB in 1988 which resulted in his permanent disability retirement with a combined Army disability rating of 40 percent.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101037C070208
Paul Smith | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Army Regulation 635-3-1, then in effect, prescribed the SPD codes to be used based on the authority under which an individual was released or discharged from active duty. A “cross- reference” chart, provided by officials from the separations branch at the United States Army Human Resources Command-Alexandria, notes that RE-3 or RE-2 was the appropriate RE code for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101038C070208
While the medical documents provided by the applicant do confirm that she was treated for foot problems while undergoing her initial entry training, unfortunately, they do not indicate that she was medically unfit for military service or that the basis for her release from active duty was for medical reasons. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, the Board concludes that the applicant’s separation from active duty upon “completion of required active service” was appropriate. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101054C070208
The applicant requests his 1946 separation document show his rank as sergeant major or master sergeant. Consequently, he could not have been discharged as a sergeant major. Consequently, the applicant's request to correct his record to show that he was discharged in the rank of sergeant major or master sergeant is not granted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101063C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Reentry (RE) Code and Separation (SPD) Code be changed to permit him to return to military service. The applicant states his RE Code is “3” and that his Separation Code is “JFL” and he needs them changed to enlisted the Army Reserve. His RE Code was recorded as “3” and his SPD Code was recorded as “JFL.” 7.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101074C070208
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-5-1 prescribes specific authorities, reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101078C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 AUGUST 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004101078 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. On 17 March 1970 the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101079C070208
The applicant is not entitled to an award of the Bronze Star Medal based on his award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that he qualified as a sharpshooter with the M-14 rifle and as a marksman with the M-16 automatic rifle and was awarded the associated badge and component bars; b. showing that he is entitled to a bronze service star on his Vietnam Service Medal and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101104C070208
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states, in effect, that he was wounded on 12 November 1965 while serving in Vietnam. He noted that the applicant had "applied for the Purple Heart Medal for wounds received in action in Vietnam."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101137C070208
The applicant requests that two orders, issued on 7 December 2001, which awarded him his third and fourth award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, be expunged from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Those orders are filed in the applicant’s OMPF. The December 2001 orders are also filed in the applicant’s OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101141C070208
The applicant requests that his separation document be corrected to show that he was separated in pay grade E-5 with a date of rank of 1 March 1997 and that he served for 7 years and 9 months in his primary specialty of 55B10. His separation document indicates that he was released in pay grade E-4 (items 4a and 4b) with a date of rank of 1 March 1992 (item 12h) and that he served in his primary specialty (item 11) for 0 yrs (years) and 0 mos (months). The evidence confirms that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101211C070208
The applicant states that he was provided the incorrect form in November 2000 when he applied for remission of his debt and consequently, the money was taken from his pay. That command indicated that PERSCOM had returned the applicant's request for remission or cancellation of indebtedness in July 2001 because it was incomplete and stated that the application provided to them with the request for an advisory opinion was also incomplete. His March 2003 LES indicates that his indebtedness...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101336C070208
Ronald Weaver | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE Codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Those individuals can best advise a former service member as to the needs of the service at the time and may process enlistment waivers for both the applicant’s RE Code and his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101379C070208
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his 25 January 1999 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to include an annotatation showing that he completed a "Principles of Epidemiology" course. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, a copy of an information paper, titled "Principles of Epidemiology," and a 10 June 1998 certificate showing that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101387C070208
Patrick McGann | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 22 March 2002 the applicant was released from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4, with an honorable characterization of service, because he completed his required active service. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned reentry (RE) codes, based...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101388C070208
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 11 April 1946, the date of his separation from active duty. As a result, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 1 January 1950.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101442C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 JULY 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004101442 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. Neither the medical documents, nor the photographs submitted by the applicant, serve as confirmation that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101453C070208
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to fully honorable. Generally a discharge under other than honorable conditions is appropriate for a soldier discharged under this chapter. Army Regulation 635-200 also states that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101508C070208
The applicant states that at the time of his disability processing in 1996 the PEB (Physical Evaluation Board) did not have any post surgical records to determine his status and that no HIV test was performed following his surgery or while he was on the TDRL (Temporary Disability Retired List). The applicant provides extracts from his service medical records noting his negative HIV results 1½ months prior to his surgery, a statement from his physician regarding how long the HIV infection...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101513C070208
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with either three or four bronze service stars, the Army Commendation Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with rifle bar, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101522C070208
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant provides a copy of a certificate issued by the Commander of the 91st Evacuation Hospital on 12 November 1970 showing that he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 11 November 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Purple Heart, the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101530C070208
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence also confirms that the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart; b. showing that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge; c. showing that he is entitled to the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101542C070208
Linda Simmons | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his separation document be corrected to reflect award of the Army Commendation Medal with “V” device and the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with “V” device; b. awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101544C070208
Eloise Prendergast | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show that his name was placed on the retired rolls in the grade of first sergeant vice master sergeant. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that his name was placed on the retired rolls in the grade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101591C070208
Ronald Weaver | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 7 October 1998 this Board granted his request for award of the Purple Heart for a wound from a fragmentation grenade that he received in Vietnam in 1969. The evidence shows that the applicant has medical conditions caused by his exposure to chemical agents during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101607C070208
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. There is no medical evidence to show that he was wounded as a result of hostile action, notwithstanding the page from the VA document that he submits with his request. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101613C070208
The applicant requests that the records of her late husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show that he retired in the grade of major. His request was approved and he was discharged on 31 October 1970 in the grade of captain. Although the certificates that the applicant submits with her request show that her late husband's grade was major, there is no evidence to show that he was ever promoted to that grade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101643C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 JUNE 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004101643 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. According to a 2 June 1971 medical treatment document, the applicant was seen at the Mental Health Clinic at Fort Hood. There were no other service medical records available to the Board, or provided by the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101680C070208
The applicant requests that his separation document be corrected to show that he was born in Kohala, Hawaii vice Hohala, that he was awarded a Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, and the Army Good Conduct Medal, and that he completed infantry training and training as a Food Service Apprentice. In view of the fact that the information is contained on the National Guard separation document, no error or injustice is created by the absence of that information on the separation document completed at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101722C070208
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. His record should be corrected to reflect that information. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. voiding the 1973 Department of Defense Form 215; b. showing the correct spelling of his last name is "Blatnik" and the correct spelling of his street address at the time of entry on active duty was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101766C070208
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be changed to show his correct period of service in Vietnam, and to delete the entry to show that one of his specialties was that of a cook. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was in Vietnam 8 March 1971 to 30 April 1972. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to his request to correct his DD Form 214 to show he served in Vietnam from 1 March 1970 to 31 January...