ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001052C070206
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Board’s 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. All relevant evidence must be considered in evaluating the fitness of a member. Thus, if evidence establishes that the member adequately performed the normal duties of his office, grade, rank or rating until the time he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001053C070206
Jeanette R. McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Due to cost constraints, while all military retirees will eventually receive concurrent receipt of VA disability compensation, only those military retirees who have disabilities incurred in combat, or in conditions simulating combat (which includes hazardous duties), are eligible for CRSC. As stated above, the CRSC criteria is specifically for those...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001053C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 June 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001053 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. Due to cost constraints, while all military retirees will eventually receive concurrent receipt of VA disability compensation, only those military retirees who have disabilities incurred in combat, or in conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001064C070206
On 29 July 2004, the CAR informed the applicant he had received the applicant's 22 July 2004 rebuttal of the elimination proceedings action. In a memorandum dated 9 December 2004, subject: Grade Determination Due to Retirement in Lieu of Elimination Case (applicant), the finding of the AGDRB, which was that the applicant's highest grade satisfactorily held while on active duty was O-5, was approved by the Deputy Assistant Secretary (Army Review Boards). He received the GOMOR for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001064C070206
On 29 July 2004, the CAR informed the applicant he had received the applicant's 22 July 2004 rebuttal of the elimination proceedings action. In a memorandum dated 9 December 2004, subject: Grade Determination Due to Retirement in Lieu of Elimination Case (applicant), the finding of the AGDRB, which was that the applicant's highest grade satisfactorily held while on active duty was O-5, was approved by the Deputy Assistant Secretary (Army Review Boards). He received the GOMOR for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001066C070206
The application submitted in this case is dated 18 January 2005. On 29 July 1982, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 9 of Army Regulation 635-200, due to alcohol rehabilitation failure, with a characterization of service of under honorable conditions. The U.S. Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) are by statute allowed 15 years to apply there, and that this Board's exhaustion requirement (Army Regulation 15-185,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001066C070206
On 29 July 1982, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 9 of Army Regulation 635-200, due to alcohol rehabilitation failure, with a characterization of service of under honorable conditions. The applicant submitted medical documentation to show that he was in fact assaulted and that he received medical treatment for his injuries received. The U.S. Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) are by statute allowed 15 years to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001069C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to honorable. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001069C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He points out that two days prior to being detained for a crime that he did not commit, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for outstanding performance of duty. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001071C070206
There are no orders or other evidence in the applicants service personnel record which shows that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge 8. The applicant contends that he is entitled to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross because his service as a special forces Soldier in Vietnam, as documented in his military personnel service records, entitles him to these awards. Item 24: Delete: Vietnam Service Medal Item 24: Add:...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001071C070206
There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant’s service personnel record which shows that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge 8. The applicant contends that he is entitled to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross because his service as a special forces Soldier in Vietnam, as documented in his military personnel service records, entitles him to these awards. The Board determined that the evidence presented was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001075C070206
The applicant requests incapacitation pay (essentially, workers compensation for Reservists who are disabled while performing duty) for the time she was unable to work her job as a technician at her Army National Guard (ARNG) unit. The applicant provides a comprehensive assortment of documents, including medical treatment records, her line of duty investigation, her medical evaluation board and physical evaluation board, Leave and Earnings Statements showing that she has received...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001075C070206
The applicant requests incapacitation pay (essentially, workers compensation for Reservists who are disabled while performing duty) for the time she was unable to work her job as a technician at her Army National Guard (ARNG) unit. The applicant provides a comprehensive assortment of documents, including medical treatment records, her line of duty investigation, her medical evaluation board and physical evaluation board, Leave and Earnings Statements showing that she has received...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001085C070206
The applicants military records are not available to the Board. However, the applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged on 6 March 1981 with a discharge under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service. 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 | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001085C070206
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board. However, the applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged on 6 March 1981 with a discharge under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635- 200, chapter 10, for the good of the service. There is no evidence that the applicant requested a hardship discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001086C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 October 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001086 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. On 28 February 1996, the ABCMR recommended that the applicant be promoted to LTC under 1991 promotion criteria if he was otherwise qualified and met all other prerequisites for promotion. Army Regulation 140-30,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001086C070206
LaVerne M. Douglas | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 28 February 1996, the ABCMR recommended that the applicant be promoted to LTC under 1991 promotion criteria if he was otherwise qualified and met all other prerequisites for promotion. However, to promote the applicant, he would have to be assigned to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001089C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 OCTOBER 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001089 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 record be corrected to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. In his 17 February 2004 statement of support, the applicants former rater, Major N, in addition to stating that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001089C070206
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant states that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his service while in Vietnam. In his 17 February 2004 statement of support, the applicant’s former rater, Major “N,” in addition to stating that he personally wrote and processed the award recommendation, indicated that Mr.”No,” a foreign service officer, was his rater.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001090C070206
In making its decision the ABCMR stated that she should have been retained on active duty in order to receive a medical evaluation to determine her fitness for retention in the Army; and because that did not happen, she should be afforded that opportunity the intent being not to return her to active duty, but to have her medically evaluated, and if necessary consideration by a MEB and PEB. In her recent request to this Board, on 9 November 2004, prior to the determination made by the 31...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001090C070206
In making its decision the ABCMR stated that she should have been retained on active duty in order to receive a medical evaluation to determine her fitness for retention in the Army; and because that did not happen, she should be afforded that opportunity – the intent being not to return her to active duty, but to have her medically evaluated, and if necessary consideration by a MEB and PEB. She should then be discharged from the Army Reserve on 5 May 2003, with the reason for her discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001092C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he completed an unspecified training course. The applicant provides a Certificate of Training with accompanying letter and his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). His DD Form 214 does not list any training courses in item 25 (Education and Training Completed).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001092C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001092 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 he completed an unspecified training course. His DD Form 214 does not list any training courses in item 25 (Education and Training Completed).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001093C070206
In the absence of military records, which show the applicant was wounded or injured or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action, there is not a sufficient basis for correction of his record to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 25...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001093C070206
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 25 March 1968 through 18 March 1971; b. adding four additional bronze service stars to the already awarded Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001096C070206
The applicant's separation document also shows that he served in the continental United States until he deployed to the Pacific Theater of Operations, where he served from 14 May 1944 to 15 January 1945. The applicant provides a copy of his discharge document and a letter from the National Personnel Records Center which verify his entitlement to the American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and Asiatic- Pacific Campaign Medal with 2 bronze service stars. However, there is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001096C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the American Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, and the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with arrowhead device and 3 battle stars (i.e., bronze service stars). The applicant's separation document also shows that he served in the continental United States until he deployed to the Pacific Theater of Operations, where he served from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001100C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001100 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, in effect, that the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) be added to the list of awards contained on his separation document (DD Form 214). It was awarded to members who served in support of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001100C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001100 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. Chairperson Mr. Thomas E. OShaughessy Member Mr. Patrick H. McGann Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001102C070206
The applicant states he should have been rated 30 percent disabled and medically retired. On 13 August 2002, the DVA examined the applicant and found him to be 70 percent disabled for major depression, 10 percent disabled for reason of low back pain, and 10 percent disabled for bilateral foot pain. Operating under different law and its own policies and regulations, the DVA, which has neither the authority nor the responsibility for determining medical unfitness for military service, awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001102C070206
The applicant states he should have been rated 30 percent disabled and medically retired. On 13 August 2002, the DVA examined the applicant and found him to be 70 percent disabled for major depression, 10 percent disabled for reason of low back pain, and 10 percent disabled for bilateral foot pain. Operating under different law and its own policies and regulations, the DVA, which has neither the authority nor the responsibility for determining medical unfitness for military service, awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001104C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show 20 years and 24 days active service instead of 19 years, 11 months and 7 days. Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) of the applicant's DD Form 214 contained the entry 0019 11 07 (19 years, 11 months, and 7 days). Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) requires that a Soldier with over 18 but less than 20 years of active service and is referred to a PEB be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001104C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show 20 years and 24 days active service instead of 19 years, 11 months and 7 days. The applicant states, in effect, that Item 12c (Net Active Service this Period) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 19 March 2000, should read 20 00 24 instead of 19 11 07 and that his retirement orders should also show 20 years and 24 days of service. Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001108C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. There also is no evidence in his service personnel records that shows that he was treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 2 November 1967 through 31 October 1969; and b. by amending his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001108C070206
There also is no evidence in his service personnel records that shows that he was treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 2 November 1967 through 31 October 1969;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001113C070206
The application submitted in this case is dated 6 January 2005. He had completed a total of 11 months and 12 days of active military service and he had 34 days of recorded lost time. On 11 August 1983, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's petition to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001113C070206
On 11 August 1983, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's petition to upgrade his discharge. The U.S. Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the ADRB are by statute allowed 15 years to apply there, and that this Board's exhaustion requirement (AR 15-185, paragraph 2-8), effectively shortens that filing period, has determined that the 3 year limit on filing to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) should commence on the date of final action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001114C070206
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 and a self-authored statement in which he requests that his discharge document be corrected to show the awards that he is entitled to for his military service. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he served a qualifying period for award of the National Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Good Conduct Medal, the National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001114C070206
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows in Item 27 that he was awarded the United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he served a qualifying period for award of the National Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001118C070206
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: While the applicant is correct that the second entry on his separation qualification record does contain a typographic error, the correct title for specialty 611 is "Aerial gunner" and not "Aircraft Gunner." The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse failure to timely file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001118C070206
Robert Rogers | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: While the applicant is correct that the second entry on his separation qualification record does contain a typographic error, the correct title for specialty 611 is "Aerial gunner" and not "Aircraft Gunner."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001119C070206
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show his first name as Victor and his middle name as Jose. Although the birth certificate provided by the applicant shows the first and middle names Victor Jose, it appears the applicant appropriately served on and was released from active duty and from the Army National Guard under the first name Jose with no middle name. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001119C070206
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show his first name as Victor and his middle name as Jose. Although the birth certificate provided by the applicant shows the first and middle names Victor Jose, it appears the applicant appropriately served on and was released from active duty and from the Army National Guard under the first name Jose with no middle name. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001121C070206
The applicants 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 DD Form 214. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show that he was awarded the United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001121C070206
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 DD Form 214. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show that he was awarded the United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001128C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001128 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. Four bronze service stars on the Vietnam Service Medal, vice the three currently recorded on his separation document, should reflect his campaign participation. The evidence also shows the applicant is entitled to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001128C070206
Jeanette McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Four bronze service stars on the Vietnam Service Medal, vice the three currently recorded on his separation document, should reflect his campaign participation. The evidence also shows the applicant is entitled to four bronze service stars on his Vietnam Service Medal vice the three currently reflected and that he is entitled to two awards of the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001129C070206
The applicant’s military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty 19 July 1954. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and criteria concerning individual military awards. United States Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards), in effect at the time, provided guidelines for award of the AM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001129C070206
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and criteria concerning individual military awards. United States Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards), in effect at the time, provided guidelines for award of the AM. The evidence of record confirms the applicant held the rank and pay grade of PVT/E-2 on the date of his separation from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001133C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and the Army Commendation Medal. The applicant provides two DD Forms 149 (Application for Correction of Military Records). By regulation, in order to support award of the Army Commendation Medal, there must be evidence to show that the individuals chain of command authorized the award through orders.