ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005328C080410
Gerard W. Schwartz | |Acting Director | | | | |Analyst | The following members, a quorum, were present: | | | |Chairperson | | | | |Member | | | | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his records be corrected by upgrading his bad conduct discharge (BCD). On 5 March 2004, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 3, as a result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005349C070205
Donald W. Steenfott | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC), as established by Section 1413a, Title 10, United States Code, as amended, provides for the payment of the amount of money a military retiree would receive from the VA for combat related disabilities if it wasn’t for the statutory prohibition for a military retiree to receive a VA disability pension. Without...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005393C070205
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 2 October 1989 and was honorably discharged, in the rank of SGT, E-5, on 23 October 1997, upon the completion of her required active service, after completing 8 years and 22 days of creditable active service. As a field grade Article 15, and since the applicant was a SPC, E-4, the applicant’s battalion commander could have imposed as punishment a reduction of one or more grades. Since there is insufficient evidence to show the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005394C070205
On 2 June 2004, a formal PEB upheld the findings of the informal PEB and again determined that he should be rated at zero percent based on the medical evidence. In light of the applicant’s verified residual symptoms after his gastrectomy, and in accordance with the advisory opinion, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s records to show that he was found unfit under VASRD code 7308 for postgastrectomy syndrome, moderate, with weight loss, diarrhea, and circulatory symptoms and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005404C070205
The applicant’s request for reconsideration contains new medical evidence and will be considered by the Board. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, 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 based on an evaluation by that agency. Army Regulation 15-185 sets forth procedures for processing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005407C070205
There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. In the absence of orders or other evidence of record showing that the applicant was injured or treated for any wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam, the clinical record provided by the applicant is not sufficient as a basis for an award of the Purple Heart. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005411C070205
The regulation provides that this service medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States dispatched to Korea or adjacent areas on behalf of the United Nations. As a result, the Board all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the applicant the Purple Heart. Additionally, the Board recommends that records be corrected to show that, in addition to the awards listed on the DD Forms 214, the applicant is also authorized award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005417C080410
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by upgrading his discharge. However on 6 April 1982, after consulting with legal counsel, he voluntarily submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10. On 16 April 1982, the appropriate separation authority approved his discharge request and directed his reduction to the lowest enlisted grade and the issuance of an UOTHC discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005429C070205
Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005430C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that the typographical errors contained on his DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect the correct information. Accordingly, the applicant’s DD Form 214 should be corrected to reflect in item 3 that the last four digits of the applicant’s SSAN is “1813.” 3. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing: a. in item 3 of his DD Form 214 dated 5 January 1972, that the last four...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005436C070205
His DA Form 20 also shows that his duty MOS was 67U (helicopter crew chief) while assigned to Company A, 159th Aviation Battalion of the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam from 20 August 1970 through 4 December 1970 in Vietnam. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show that he was awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005440C070205
The DD Form 214 shows at: a. item 4 (Department, Component, and Branch or Class), his branch as Armor; b. item 23a (Specialty Number and Title), 11B10, Light Weapons Infantryman; c. item 24 (Decorations), award of the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with "1960" Device, and the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar; and d. item 26b (Non-Pay Period Time Lost), shows that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005443C070205
He advised the applicant that his date of rank would be 1 February 2005, unless he could submit proof that he had a valid security clearance before that date. The policy states a second lieutenant will be promoted to first lieutenant with a date of rank of 1 February 2005, without a current physical, security clearance, and APFT. The evidence shows that promotion authorities verified that the applicant had failed the APFT and did not have a valid security clearance at the time he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005444C070205
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse failure to timely file. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing his award of the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005447C070205
Ernestine Fields | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Accordingly, he was discharged under honorable conditions on 21 October 2005, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, due to alcohol rehabilitation failure. It provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers separated for Alcohol Rehabilitation Failure will be issued a separation code of “JPD” and an RE Code of “4.” DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005457C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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. Since the applicant’s record of service included two nonjudicial punishments and 75 days of lost time, his record of service was not satisfactory and did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005459C070205
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case. The applicant participated in two campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005460C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show these unit awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005472C070205
He further states that the applicant went out on at least 10 combat operations, that he stood next to the applicant when the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and Army Commendation Medal in Vietnam, and that he remembers when the applicant was wounded in action on a Top Secret operation. Evidence of record shows the applicant held and served in MOS 05B while assigned to the Special Forces in Vietnam. Although the Combat Infantryman Badge was not specifically authorized for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005478C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 October 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060005478 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. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not list any wounds as a result of hostile action in item 40 (Wounds). Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative errors which do not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005483C070205
The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded two awards of the Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting Item 14 of his DD Form 214, as follows: a. Delete: Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar; and b. Add: Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award), National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005486C070205
The applicant states, in effect, that he may qualify for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge due to special provisions (i.e., Vietnam veterans serving in other than an infantry military occupational specialty (MOS) in country for 30 consecutive days that served in an advisory capacity and came under hostile enemy action). He served in MOS 97B assigned to the 25th Military Intelligence Detachment in Vietnam from 16 January 1967 until he was wounded in action on 27 June 1967 and evacuated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005489C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. However, the applicant’s DD Form 214 for the period ending 13 October 1977 shows that he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 13 October 1977 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service, in lieu of court-martial. 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 | CY2006 | 20060005491C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge be revoked and that he be transferred to the Retired Reserve. There is no evidence to show that the applicant applied for transfer to the Retired Reserve or requested to be discharged. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. revoking the applicant's 29 September 1992 discharge from the USAR; and b. showing that he was transferred to the Retired Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005505C070205
The applicant states that he landed in Japan on 30 August 1945 at Atsugi, Honshu and was on guard at the airstrip as some of the first troops to arrive in Japan. The remainder of the battalion departed on 13 August 1945 and remained in bivouac near Futema, Japan until 29 August 1945, when the battalion started moving to Atsugi Airstrip, Honsu Japan. Notwithstanding that the applicant’s records were destroyed in the 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center, there is sufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005508C070205
There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Although the applicant contends that he was wounded in Vietnam in 1969 during a rocket attack, there is no evidence of record which shows that he was injured or wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. The applicant participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to award of the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005514C070205
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank as master sergeant (MSG), E-8. Headquarters, United States Army Fort Dix, Orders Number 252-0030, dated 9 September 2005, released the applicant from active duty with an effective date of 11 October 2005. Orders Number 303-1019, dated 29 October 2004, show the applicant was promoted to MSG, E-8 with an effective date and date of rank of 1 October 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005534C070205
The applicant's commanding officer recommended that he be separated from active service under the provisions of paragraph 5-13 of Army Regulation 635-200. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged on 23 September 2002 under the provisions of paragraph 5-13 of Army Regulation 635-200 for personality disorder. Therefore, the applicant's reenlistment code was correct at the time of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005537C070205
The applicant provides a copy of the FSM's Honorable Discharge Certificate, WD AGO 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation- Honorable Discharge), Hospital Admission cards, and an excerpt from Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), and a copy of AR20040009674 in support of this application. The FSM’s military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence showing that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005538C070205
The applicant requests that his reason for transfer to the Retired Reserve be changed from “non-participation” to “voluntary.” 2. Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 1200.15 (Assignment to and Transfer Between Reserve Categories, Discharge from Reserve Status, Transfer to the Retired Reserve, and Notification of Eligibility for Retired pay), dated 18 September 1997, paragraph 5.3.3 states that Reservists who have qualified for retirement, except for having reached 60 years of age, are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005544C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, adjustment to his promotion effective date and date of rank for lieutenant colonel (LTC) from 21 February 2006 to 12 January 2006. The NGB was issued an Eligibility for Promotion as a Reserve Commissioned Officer Not on Active Duty memorandum, dated 12 January 2006, indicating the applicant's selection for promotion to LTC by the 2005 Reserve Components Selection Board (RCSB) that adjourned on 30 September 2005. The MOARNG published order number 038-213,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005546
The applicant requests that he be reinstated to the Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) Program effective the date he was discharged from the United States Army Reserve (USAR). The available records do not contain the applicants request for separation under the VSI Program. It opines, in effect, that while the applicant may have been misinformed regarding the requirements to maintain his eligibility to receive VSI payments, there is no evidence to show that he made a substantive inquiry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005554C071029
On 3 August 2005 the applicant made a telephonic inquiry concerning his debt to the Government for overpayment of base pay. The summary of the base pay audit showed the following results: a. during the period from January 2004 through September 2005, the applicant was entitled to $61,937.15 in pay and received $61,937.15, plus an overpayment in base pay of $9,410.89. k. DFAS had failed to adjust the level of his pay which resulted in his being overpaid $9,410.89 in base pay from 1 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005556C070205
The applicant's records contain a DD Form 1610 (Request for Authorization for TDY Travel of DoD Personnel), dated 31 March 2000. There is no evidence in the records which show that the applicant successfully completed Airborne training at time the orders for award of the Parachutist Badge was promulgated. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by revoking and expunging Headquarters, United States Army Infantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005557C070205
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. The medical evidence of record and the Western Union telegram which show the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action on 29 August 1944 are accepted as sufficient evidence on which to award a second award of the Purple Heart and amend his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show award of the Purple Heart with First Oak Leaf Cluster in this case. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005560C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 October 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060005560 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 his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was promoted to sergeant (SGT), E-5. Headquarters, United States Army School/Training...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005575C070205
The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted and entered active duty on 28 October 1943. Army Regulation 600-8-22 also authorizes the American Campaign Medal to be awarded for service in the American Theater between 7 December 1941 and 2 March 1946. Awarding him the second Oak Leaf Cluster to his BSM based on his CIB for his WWII service, the American Theater Service Medal, the European- African-Middle Eastern Service Medal, the Korean War Service Medal and the Korea Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005600C070205
The DD Form 214 indicates the applicant was discharged on 28 March 1969, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, due to his civilian conviction. His only award is listed as the National Defense Service Medal. __ William F. Crain_______ CHAIRPERSON INDEX |CASE ID |AR20060005600 | |SUFFIX | | |RECON | | |DATE BOARDED |20061130 | |TYPE OF DISCHARGE |UD | |DATE OF DISCHARGE |19690331 | |DISCHARGE AUTHORITY |AR 635-206. .
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005602C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 5 April 1989, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be furnished a discharge under other than honorable conditions. He states that he [the grandfather] was away from New Jersey and could not physically help with the children, that the applicant’s wife was living in the street, and that the children were being placed anywhere they could stay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005612C070205
Donald Lewy | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Army Regulation 600-8-22, in pertinent part, authorizes award of a bronze service star, based on qualifying service, for each campaign listed in Appendix B of this regulation and states that authorized bronze service stars will be worn on the appropriate service medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005630C070205
In an undated letter to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), the applicant stated that, in accordance with Title 10, U. S. Code, section 857, no forfeiture may extend to any pay or allowances accrued before the convening authority’s approval of a general court-martial sentence. As of 31 October 2001, the applicant had accrued 40.5 days of leave. He stated that Title 37, U. S. Code, section 501(e) [which states a member who is discharged under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005638C070205
There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. It stated that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005640C070205
Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005641C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he completed 20 years of qualifying service for retired pay at age 60 and receipt of his notification of eligibility for retired pay at age 60 (20- Year Letter). He also states that he does not see how he could be in the Reserves the last eight years because he was on active duty his last 16 years of service and was given a disability discharge at that time. By law to qualify for a Reserve retirement, the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005653C070205
The applicant's request contains documents pertaining to his military service subsequent to the period under review that provide, in pertinent part, evidence of his military service, training, and awards. The evidence of record also shows that the discharge authority determined the applicant’s record of service at that time did not warrant a discharge under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant provides insufficient evidence, to show that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005655
The applicant provides copies of her Personnel Qualification Record, her initial appointment orders; her Certificate of Achievement; her Service School Academic Evaluation Reports (DA Form 1059); her letter of accomplishment; her Designated Area of Concentration (AOC) memorandum; her 2005 NGB From 89 (Proceedings of A Federal Recognition Examining Board (FREB)); her Request for Branch Change memorandum; her reassignment orders; her captain promotions orders; her revocation orders; her branch...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005661C070205
The applicant, as the widow of a deceased former service member, requests, in effect, that orders for the Purple Heart be awarded posthumously to her late husband. Although the 1967 letter shows the Purple Heart was awarded posthumously to the FSM, there are no orders for the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding to him, posthumously, the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005666
of Physiology prior to his medical degree, the OTSG recommended that he be granted two years of constructive credit for his M.S. The evidence of record shows the applicant was appointed as a Medical Corps captain in the USAR on 18 May 2002. OTSG recommended that the applicant be awarded an additional two years constructive credit based on his Master of Science Degree.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005670C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 December 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060005670 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. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error now under consideration on 2 September 1971; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error expired on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060005671C070205
Therefore, there is no basis for granting the applicant’s request to correct his military records to show this badge. Although the applicant contends that he cannot prove he served in Korea, and his inclusive dates of service in Korea are not available, his DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the Korean Service Medal with one bronze service star for his service in Korea. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual...