ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101769C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his 1969 separation from active duty be corrected to show that he was discharged or retired by reason of physical disability. Section XX of that regulation stated that any officer serving on active duty may, if eligible, submit an application for relief from active duty whenever he considers such action appropriate. The fact that the applicant subsequently received a disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs for his service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101780C070208
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the second award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. The applicant participated in two campaigns during his tour in Vietnam, and the 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101790C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 SEPTEMBER 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004101790 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. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. The Board determined that administrative error in the records of the individual should be corrected.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101801C070208
The board recommended that the applicant be discharged from the service. It noted that when the sole basis for separation is homosexuality, a discharge under other than honorable conditions may be issued only if such characterization is warranted and if there is a finding that during the current term of service the member attempted, solicited, or committed a homosexual act: a. by force, coercion, or intimidation. The applicant admitted to homosexual conduct and a board of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101817C070208
The applicant states that he is entitled to those awards because of his active duty and Reserve service. The Armed Forces Reserve Medal is awarded for honorable and satisfactory service as a member or former member of the Reserve Components for a period of 10 years under certain specified conditions. The evidence shows that the applicant’s service while a member of the Army Reserve was honorable – while on active duty for training at Fort Knox, and while assigned to a Reserve troop program unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101831C070208
When a Solider is being processed for separation for reasons other than physical disability, continued performance of assigned duty commensurate with his or her rank or grade until the Soldier is scheduled for separation, is an indication that the applicant is fit. An individual's medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for military service at the time of processing for separation, discharge or retirement, may be sufficient to qualify the individual for VA benefits...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101879C070208
There were no service medical records available to the Board or provided by the applicant. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 31 July 1968; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 30 July 1971. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101886C070208
His DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows award of the Army Commendation Medal with "V" device; however, it should have been the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device. His DD Form 214 does not show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, nor does it show that he qualified as a sharpshooter with the automatic rifle and the machine gun. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101925C070208
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. There is no evidence, and the applicant has not presented any that he was wounded as a result of hostile action while assigned to organizations in Turkey. There is also no evidence that either of the applicant's units of assignment while in Turkey were recommended for, or awarded any Presidential Unit Citations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101936C070208
Eloise Prendergast | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. He was discharged because of his medical condition. On 13 November 1992 Orders 249-18 were published discharging the applicant from the Army National Guard and Reserve of the Army effective on 30 November 1992.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04101964C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 JULY 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004101964 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. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102019C070208
The applicant requests that her records be corrected to show entitlement to the Army of Occupation Medal for service in Berlin and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal even though she did not serve in the Persian Gulf area. The evidence confirms that the applicant is entitled to an award of the Army of Occupation Medal for service in Berlin prior to 2 October 1990. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102022C070208
Patrick McGann | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show his rank and pay grade as Private First Class (PFC), pay grade E-3, at the time he was discharged. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show that he was discharged on 16 March 1977 with the rank of PFC, pay grade E-3, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102091C070208
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show award of the Bronze Star Medal and the Air Medal (24th award). The applicant made no statement, but provided a copy of his 15 December 1970 DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge), certificate showing award of the Bronze Star Medal, and citation showing the 13th through 24th award of the Air Medal. There are no orders showing that the applicant was awarded more than 12 awards of the Air Medal; however, the citation that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102110C070208
Patrick McGann | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Their letter informed the applicant that the criteria required that a wound require treatment by medical personnel and that the wound be made a matter of official record and that award of the Purple Heart could not be based solely on the Department of Veterans Affairs “granting of service connected disabilities.” 6. While the applicant notes that he did not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102120C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 07 OCTOBER 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004102120 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 evidence confirms that the applicant was awarded two awards of the Meritorious Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102172C070208
In effect, the applicant requests that his record be corrected to show that he completed training and was awarded an MOS (Military Occupational Specialty). There is no evidence that the applicant completed training necessary for award of an MOS. His request to correct his records is not granted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102179C070208
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. Title 10, United States Code, chapter 61, provides disability retirement or separation for a member who is physically unfit to perform the duties of his office, rank, grade or rating because of disability incurred while entitled to basic pay. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102232C070208
The applicant states that he terminated his ROTC scholarship voluntarily and, rather than pay back the scholarship funds, elected to enlist in the Army. However, a 22 January 2001 memorandum from the United States Army Cadet Command, to the Professor of Military Science at Pittsburg State University indicated that the applicant had elected to make monetary repayment of the scholarship funds he received. In view of the fact that the applicant’s cash enlistment bonus of $16,000, a bonus he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102235C070208
A statement from the other Soldier was also included in the applicant's file and was consistent with the statement that the applicant provided. c. such conduct was not accomplished by use of force, coercion, or intimidation by the member during a period of military service. It noted that when the sole basis for separation is homosexuality, a discharge under other than honorable conditions may be issued only if such characterization is warranted and if there is a finding that during the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102236C070208
All of the awards were confirmed in orders issued by the 1st Cavalry Division, however, his separation document reflects award of only the Army Commendation Medal; the "V" devices were omitted from the entry. The medical evidence available to the Board does not confirm that the applicant’s scalp laceration was the result of hostile action. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show: a. award of two “V”...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102264C070208
There were no medical records provided by the applicant or available to the Board. Unfortunately, there is no medical evidence which confirms that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action while in Vietnam. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102278C070208
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. 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 DD Form 214. The statements submitted in support of his request are not confirmed in any medical evidence available to the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102352C070208
Patrick McGann | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. He was discharged from the hospital following surgery. He is now rated at 70 percent disabled because of PTSD, for a total disability rating of 100 percent.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102379C070208
After reporting to the medical clinic, he was told that he had back strain and an ankle sprain and that x-rays of his spine showed scoliosis with a “30-degree curvature of the spine and that 20 degrees was the most that they would allow in the Army.” He states the examining physician told him that his condition should have been caught at the entrance station and that he would be processed for discharge. The applicant concurred and requested to “be discharged from the US Army without delay.”...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102401C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 07 OCTOBER 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004102401 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. Patrick McGann | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Because the applicant's complete record of military service is not available, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102423C070208
The applicant states that she feels that she was “unjustly discharged.” She states that she went through “a Medical Board for approximately two years” and that she has a diagnosis of “Somatoform Disorder” and, at the time she submitted her application, was scheduled to be discharged without benefits. The service member reported that the only reason she stayed in the Army was she wanted the Army to take care of her medical conditions before she got out. In response to her rebuttal, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102452C070208
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show that he has 20 years of active federal service for retirement purposes, or barring that, 20 qualifying years of service for Reserve retired pay at age 60. The applicant states that at the time of his discharge he had 17 years and 6 months of active service, and was informed that he did not have an 18-year lock in. Consequently, he had to be discharged because of disability and receive severance pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102482C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 04 MAY 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004102482 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. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102535C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 JULY 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004102535 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102603C070208
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requested correction of his records to show award of the Silver Star. 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 DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102614C070208
The applicant requests that his social security number (SSN) as shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected, and that his reentry code on his DD Form 214 be changed so that he can reenter the military. On 1 November 2001 the applicant's commanding officer informed the applicant that he was initiating action to separate him for patterns of misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14- 12b, and recommending that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102657C070208
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 DD Form 214. The applicant indicated in his September 1953 statement that he was wounded on 30 November 1950, the same date that he was captured. Therefore, the applicant's records should show that he was wounded in action on 30 November 1950.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102662C070208
The applicant states that everyone, even the President was granted amnesty, and as such his discharge is in error or unjust. Records available to the Board indicate that the applicant was 17 years old when he enlisted in the United States Army on 20 May 1971. The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102689C070208
The report indicated that after the tests her medical board proceedings should be complete. On 9 February 2000, in response to her 28 September 1999 application to this Board requesting active duty pay from 7 July 1983 to 15 December 1988; and her request to correct her records to show that she had 20 qualifying years for retirement, she was informed that the Board would be unable to grant her request for active duty pay. Although there is no evidence whether or not she concurred with that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102744C070208
Hubert Fry | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant’s file did not contain a copy of his discharge document, but the applicant indicated in his application that he had been discharged on 22 December 2002. It also notes that a general discharge, when authorized, may be issued to a soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102820C070208
On 15 July 1994 the Physical Disability Branch informed the applicant that information indicated that he did not report for his periodic physical examination during December 1992, and that if he did not provide an explanation for his failure to report for the examination, then no further effort would be made to schedule him, and his eligibility to receive Army retired pay would be terminated. On 17 November 1994 the Physical Disability Branch informed him that his eligibility to receive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102833C070208
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides copies of recent radiographic reports of his left knee, a statement from a former comrade who claims that the applicant had pulled a piece of shrapnel from his knee, and a copy of the previous Board decision on his case. The radiographic reports that the applicant submits with his request are noted; however, these recent reports show only the present condition of his left knee, and in no way can be construed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102849C070208
Robert Duecaster | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant was awarded the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 13 September 1990 to 12 September 1993, and the second and third awards of the GCM, as indicated by the orders he enclosed with his application. The evidence shows that he entered on active duty as indicated above, and was awarded the first award of the GCM for the period 13...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102850C070208
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier appeal for award of the Purple Heart which the Board considered and denied on 28 October 2003. The documents provided by the applicant, notwithstanding, there is no evidence to show that he was wounded in action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102880C070208
Robert Duecaster | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states that she should have been separated from active duty by reason of physical disability because she was injured while in the service. The fact that she has been treated by the Department of Veterans Affairs for her bilateral knee pain since her separation from active duty is not evidence of any error or injustice on the part of the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102955C070208
The applicant states, in a self-authored statement, that he sustained a stab wound to his right lower arm and right shoulder on 6 September 1952 from "hand to hand combat with a North Korean Soldier." 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04102974C070208
Yolanda Maldonado | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states that he was diagnosed with an adjustment disorder with depressed mood (Axis I) and with a personality disorder NOS (not otherwise specified) (Axis II). The reason for his separation is recorded as “personality disorder.” 11.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04103016C070208
He agreed with the statements [made on the Entrance Physical Standards Board (EPSBD) Proceedings], in that stopping the activities noted would be beneficial to his health at that time. The applicant concurred with the proceedings and stated that he requested to be discharged from the Army without delay. The applicant's medical records, other than those indicated, are not available to the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04103079C070208
On 20 December 2003 the applicant's commanding officer recommended to the separation authority that the applicant be separated because of a personality disorder. The separation authority approved the recommendation and directed that the applicant receive an Honorable Discharge Certificate. The applicant was discharged because of a personality disorder, an administrative discharge, which according to regulatory authority requires recoupment of any unearned portion of an enlistment bonus.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04103096C070208
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states that he would like his Department of Defense Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to “be consistent with the Department of the Army and Veterans Administration records that, at an unknown date to [him], upgraded [his] discharge to honorable.” 3. The information on the statement, however, is not evidence of any error or injustice in the applicant’s Army record, nor does it serve as a basis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04103107C070208
The applicant provides copies of PEB proceedings, a copy of orders transferring him to the Retired Reserve, and statements recommending that he be reinstated in the Army. The 3 February 2004 ABCMR record of proceedings shows that orders were issued recalling him to active duty from the retired list for 3 years with a reporting date of 27 July 2003. He was retired at his own request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04103125C070208
Separation by reason of disability requires processing through the PDES. 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 evidence of record provides no indication that the applicant suffered from a medically disqualifying condition that would have supported her processing through the Army PDES at the time of his separation from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04103179C070208
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant’s punishment included reduction to pay grade E-3, forfeiture of $150.00, extra duty, and restriction. Although the applicant’s NJP action is not filed in her Official Military Personnel Action, she has not provided any evidence which would indicate that there was any error or injustice in the imposition of the action and as such, there is no basis to void the action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 04103181C070208
The applicant states that he deployed with his unit to Iraq in April 2003 and was unaware that his security clearance had lapsed or that his promotion would be delayed as a result. The evidence which is available indicates that the announcement of individuals selected for promotion to the grade of master sergeant following the FY03 selection board occurred in April 2003, after the applicant had already been deployed to Iraq. Consequently, and notwithstanding the advisory opinion, it would...