ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000973C070206
Robert L. Duecaster | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Counsel states that, since the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has determined that the applicant's disabilities are not the result of a congenital defect, the Army should change its decision. The PEB members noted that the various defects were all secondary to surgery for the AVM and concluded that they were not compensable since they were the result...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000975C070206
He further stated that affected individuals would be advised they could seek relief from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) which could adjust DOR’s for those who were first-time considered and selected for promotion to captain, after having served more than 7 combined MYIG as a lieutenant. The Reserve Officer Personnel Act in effect prior to ROPMA required completion of 3 years as a 2LT and 4 years as a 1LT before promotion to captain. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000975C070206
He further stated that affected individuals would be advised they could seek relief from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) which could adjust DORs for those who were first-time considered and selected for promotion to captain, after having served more than 7 combined MYIG as a lieutenant. The Reserve Officer Personnel Act in effect prior to ROPMA required completion of 3 years as a 2LT and 4 years as a 1LT before promotion to captain. In view of the circumstances...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000976C070206
AR 600-45 (Decorations), dated 22 September 1943, in effect at the time of the applicant's service, provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded to members of the armed forces of the United States and to civilians who are citizens of the United States serving with the Army, who are wounded in action against an enemy of the United States, or as a direct result of an act of such enemy, provided such wound necessitates treatment by a medical officer. The ABCMR will decide...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000976C070206
Larry J. Olson | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The ABCMR will decide cases on the evidence of record and evidence that is provided by applicants in support of their requests. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Purple Heart and adding this award to his separation document; b. awarding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000979C070206
On 19 March 1979, the applicant consulted counsel and submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. The records show that on 17 June 1980 the applicant submitted his application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for upgrade of his discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000979C070206
On 19 March 1979, the applicant consulted counsel and submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. The records show that on 17 June 1980 the applicant submitted his application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for upgrade of his discharge. Evidence of record shows, the applicant's request for discharge was voluntary, administratively correct, and in compliance with applicable regulations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000980C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge be changed to a medical discharge. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 24 October 1972 with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unsuitability due to character and behavior disorders. Since the governing regulation stated that character and behavior disorders were considered to render an individual administratively unfit rather than unfit because of physical disability, and there is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000980C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge be changed to a medical discharge. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 24 October 1972 with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unsuitability due to character and behavior disorders. Since the governing regulation stated that character and behavior disorders were considered to render an individual administratively unfit rather than unfit because of physical disability, and there is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000981C070206
On 28 September 1987, the applicant's unit commander recommended that a bar to reenlistment be imposed against him for the two nonjudicial punishments under Article 15 he received on 21 May 1987 and 24 September 1987. The applicant was discharged on 12 July 1988 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2) for misconduct commission of a serious offense. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000981C070206
On 7 June 1988, the unit commander notified the applicant of separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12 for abuse of illegal drugs. The applicant was discharged on 12 July 1988 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2) for misconduct – commission of a serious offense. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000982C070206
The applicant’s case is ineligible for review by the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) due to his conviction by a general court-martial. The evidence shows that the applicant's sentence was affirmed and ordered executed. As a result, the Board further determined that there is no evidence provided which shows that it would be in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file this application within the 3-year statute of limitations prescribed by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000982C070206
The applicants case is ineligible for review by the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) due to his conviction by a general court-martial. The evidence shows that the applicant's sentence was affirmed and ordered executed. As a result, the Board further determined that there is no evidence provided which shows that it would be in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file this application within the 3-year statute of limitations prescribed by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000983C070206
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, information regarding his military occupational specialty (MOS) including the address of a former fellow Soldier, and a Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Rating Decision Code Sheet dated 12 April 1995. There is insufficient evidence which shows the applicant was an infantryman who served in an infantry MOS or served in active ground combat while assigned to an infantry unit in Korea. DISCHARGE REASON BOARD DECISION DENY REVIEW...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000983C070206
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, information regarding his military occupational specialty (MOS) including the address of a former fellow Soldier, and a Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Rating Decision Code Sheet dated 12 April 1995. There is insufficient evidence which shows the applicant was an infantryman who served in an infantry MOS or served in active ground combat while assigned to an infantry unit in Korea. In the absence of orders for the Combat Infantryman...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000985C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000985 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. AR 672-5-1, in effect at the time of the applicant's separation provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000985C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000985 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. AR 672-5-1, in effect at the time of the applicant's separation provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000986C070206
The evidence shows that on 25 October 1986, the applicant's unit commander notified him he was initiating action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 635-200, chapter 14. On 29 October 1986, the applicant's unit commander recommended that the applicant be discharged from the Army under the provisions of AR 635- 200, chapter 14, and that he receive a general discharge. The evidence of record shows that when the applicant was notified of his commander's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000986C070206
The evidence shows that on 25 October 1986, the applicant's unit commander notified him he was initiating action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 635-200, chapter 14. On 29 October 1986, the applicant's unit commander recommended that the applicant be discharged from the Army under the provisions of AR 635-200, chapter 14, and that he receive a general discharge. On 20 November 1986, the applicant's brigade commander, a colonel, approved the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000987C070206
On 23 October 1967, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an undesirable discharge. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 3 November 1967 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635- 200, chapter 10, for the good of the service. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000987C070206
On 23 October 1967, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an undesirable discharge. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 3 November 1967 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service. ___Paul Smith____________ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20050000987 SUFFIX RECON DATE BOARDED 20050830 TYPE OF DISCHARGE UD DATE OF DISCHARGE 19671103 DISCHARGE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000988C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant states that he was wounded and received the Purple Heart during his tour of duty with the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000988C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000988 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 applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant states that he was wounded and received the Purple Heart during his tour of duty with the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000989C070206
On 17 October 1969, the applicants unit commander recommended the applicants separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, by reason of unsuitability (character and behavior disorder). The evidence of record confirms the applicant was separated under unsuitability (character and behavior disorder) provisions of the regulation in effect at the time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000989C070206
On 17 October 1969, the applicant’s unit commander recommended the applicant’s separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, by reason of unsuitability (character and behavior disorder). Under current regulations, members separated by reason of personality disorder (character and behavior disorder) must be issued an HD unless they have been convicted by a general court-martial or more than one SPCM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000993C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 03 NOVEMBER 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000993 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 applicant requests that his records be corrected to show award of the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM). Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000993C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 03 NOVEMBER 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000993 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 applicant requests that his records be corrected to show award of the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM). Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000997C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000997 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 applicant authenticated this document with his signature indicating he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, the character of service was under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000997C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000997 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 applicant authenticated this document with his signature indicating he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, the character of service was under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000998C070206
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. However, the applicant's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows that he was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 20 March 1975 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. As a result, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000998C070206
Leonard Hassell | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. However, the applicant's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows that he was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 20 March 1975 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001000C070206
There are no general orders in the applicant’s service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. It appears the applicant is eligible for the first award of the Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service from 27 October 1964 through 27 October 1966 ending with termination of a period of Federal military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001000C070206
There are no general orders in the applicants service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. It appears the applicant is eligible for the first award of the Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service from 27 October 1964 through 27 October 1966 ending with termination of a period of Federal military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001005C070206
The applicant goes on to state that during the board proceedings his counsel raised three issues: that the proceedings did not comply with the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5-13; that the government recorder made an improper argument regarding rehabilitation; and that the government recorder improperly injected the appearance of unlawful command influence into the proceedings by arguing to the board members that their senior had already determined that a discharge was the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001005C070206
He states that after his return from Iraq and after he resolved his family crisis, he performed his duties well and that in his decision to retain or order discharge, the separation authority is obligated to following the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5-13. The psychiatrist stated that based on the personality disorder, at the discretion of the command, the applicant could be separated from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 40-501, chapter 3-35, and that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001006C070206
The advisory opinion noted that National Guard Regulation 600-200, paragraph 8-2c states the Chief, NGB is the approval authority for the involuntary discharge of Soldiers from the Army National Guard of the United States and the Reserve of the Army who are within 2 years of completing the service required to qualify for retired pay. The advisory opinion noted National Guard Regulation 600-200, paragraph 8-2c states the Chief, NGB is the approval authority for the involuntary discharge of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001006C070206
The advisory opinion noted that National Guard Regulation 600-200, paragraph 8-2c states the Chief, NGB is the approval authority for the involuntary discharge of Soldiers from the Army National Guard of the United States and the Reserve of the Army who are within 2 years of completing the service required to qualify for retired pay. The advisory opinion noted National Guard Regulation 600-200, paragraph 8-2c states the Chief, NGB is the approval authority for the involuntary discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001009C070206
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001009C070206
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001012C070206
A 7 December 1967 clinical record which the applicant submits with his request, shows that the applicant was transferred from the 71st Evacuation Hospital (in Vietnam) and admitted to the United States Army Hospital at Camp Zama in Japan on 9 November 1967 for an evaluation of seizure disorder. The applicant had a seizure disorder and dislocated his shoulder in Vietnam in November 1967. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001012C070206
A 7 December 1967 clinical record which the applicant submits with his request, shows that the applicant was transferred from the 71st Evacuation Hospital (in Vietnam) and admitted to the United States Army Hospital at Camp Zama in Japan on 9 November 1967 for an evaluation of seizure disorder. On 24 March 1993 this Board denied the applicant’s request for physical disability retirement or discharge. The applicant had a seizure disorder and dislocated his shoulder in Vietnam in November 1967.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001013C070206
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to general. On 13 December 1983, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be furnished a discharge under other than honorable conditions. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 11 January 1984 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635- 200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001013C070206
On 13 December 1983, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be furnished a discharge under other than honorable conditions. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 11 January 1984 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. ___James Vick_________ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20050001013 SUFFIX RECON DATE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001028C070206
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 28 June 1969; his DA Form 71 (Oath of Office Military Personnel); a DAPC-PS Form 143 (Computation of Officer's Service); a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) dated 13 September 1999; an enlistment contract dated 29 June 1966; his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record); his DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record); a DA Form 7301-R (Officer Service Computation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001028C070206
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 28 June 1969; his DA Form 71 (Oath of Office – Military Personnel); a DAPC-PS Form 143 (Computation of Officer's Service); a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) dated 13 September 1999; an enlistment contract dated 29 June 1966; his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record); his DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record); a DA Form 7301-R (Officer Service Computation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001034C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to show he was separated from active duty with severance pay and that his disability evaluation rating be greater than 20 percent. The applicant states he had a medical evaluation board/physical evaluation board (MEB/PEB) in process at the time he was released from active duty and because of this he was not properly separated. The applicant has provided no documentation to show he had any restriction of his physical activities...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001034C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to show he was separated from active duty with severance pay and that his disability evaluation rating be greater than 20 percent. The applicant states he had a medical evaluation board/physical evaluation board (MEB/PEB) in process at the time he was released from active duty and because of this he was not properly separated. The applicant has provided no documentation to show he had any restriction of his physical activities...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001038C070206
Jeanette R. McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated disabilities for eczema and nasal swelling be approved for Combat- Related Special Compensation (CRSC). As stated above, the CRSC criteria is specifically for those military retirees who have combat related disabilities.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001038C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated disabilities for eczema and nasal swelling be approved for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). As stated above, the CRSC criteria is specifically for those military retirees who have combat related disabilities.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001052C070206
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Boards denial of his request to upgrade his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC), and to correct his military medical records to show that he suffered internal injuries as a result of a motorcycle accident. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20040001782,...