ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060007864C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that his 1970 DD Form 214, (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his third award of the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 also authorizes a bronze service star, based on qualifying service, for each designated campaign period listed in Appendix B of the regulation and states that authorized bronze service stars will be worn on the appropriate campaign or service medal. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060007875C070205
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. The evidence of record shows that, on 1 July 1968, the brigadier general serving as Acting Commander, 4th Infantry Division (Vietnam) approved an award of the Army Commendation Medal and issued The Army Commendation Medal Certificate to the applicant for meritorious service in the Republic of Vietnam during the period July 1967 to July 1968. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060007878
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 March 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060007878 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 states that DFAS had failed to notify him on the specifics of what was needed to continue SBP for his former spouse. It appears neither the applicant nor the former spouse requested that his SBP spouse...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060007882C070205
He was then permanently retired with a 40 percent disability rating based on a finding that his condition had stabilized. The applicant provides a 9 May 2006 letter from his physician; his original Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) proceedings; his TDRL orders; orders permanently retiring him; and his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 1 December 2000. On 21 August 2000, an informal PEB found the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060007883C070205
Army Regulation 135-180 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve- Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service), Paragraph 2-1a indicates that to be eligible for retired pay, an individual does not need to have a military status at the time of application for retired pay, but must have (1) attained age 60; (2) completed a minimum of 20 years of qualifying service; and, (3) served the last 8-years of his or her qualifying service as a Reserve Component (RC) Soldier. It would now be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060007901C070205
At the time the applicant submitted his application to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), he was serving on active duty as a Medical Corps officer in the rank of CPT. Orders published on 25 August 2005 state that, effective on the date of the applicant's entry on active duty, the applicant would be appointed in the Reserve grade of CPT and placed on the active duty list in the grade of CPT in accordance with Army Regulation 135-101. The opinion states the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060007905C070205
The applicant requests that his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) be corrected by permanently removing a memorandum for record dated, 6 March 2003 with subject: Date of Rank Adjustment. Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Military Personnel Information Management/Records) states, in pertinent part, that documents authorized for filing in the OMPF under previous versions of this regulation will remain on the OMPF unless removal is authorized by The Army Board for Correction of Military Records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060007911C070205
The applicant requests that his July 1990 separation document be corrected to reflect award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, completion of the Unit Organization Supply Clerk Course and that his middle name be changed from Dean to Dain. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060007915C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of her request that her Officer Evaluation Report (OER) covering the period 21 October 2002 through 17 April 2003 be removed from her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and that no substitution memorandum be filed in its place. However, there is insufficient evidence to support removal of the contested OER from the applicant's record, or to support relief beyond that recommended by the Board during its original review of the case. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060007919C070205
The applicant participated in six campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with one silver service star and one bronze service star. The applicant served a period of qualifying service for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 1960. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060007920C070205
Item 5 of this document also shows that the commander directed that the DA Form 2627 be filed in the restricted section of the applicant's OMPF. This document, along with the document requesting the applicant's OMPF, is filed in the restricted section of the applicant's OMPF. The applicant did not appeal the non- judicial action, the TF 1-18 IN commander directed the punishment be effected, and the DA Form 2627 be filed in the restricted fiche (i.e., section) of the applicant's OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060007921C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. In the absence of orders or any other evidence which shows the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action, the eyewitness statement provided by the applicant is not sufficient as a basis for an award of the Purple Heart. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (based on award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060007924
Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) shows the applicant was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. The ARCOM certificate with permanent order number 132-10 is sufficient evidence to correct the applicants records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060007925C070205
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, 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 by the ADRB. He was discharged pursuant to sentence of a special...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060007929C080410
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by changing his rank, time in service, and his separation and reentry codes on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 22 September 2000, for a period of 4 years, in the pay grade of E-3. Evidence shows the applicant was involuntarily discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, for misconduct and was appropriately assigned the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060007930C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge and that his rank and pay grade be restored to sergeant, E-5. The application submitted in this case is dated 28 May 2006 and was received for processing on 7 June 2006. Documents related to the applicant's discharge show that on 27 May 1970, the applicant voluntarily submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provision of Army Regulation (AR) 635-200, Chapter 10.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060007947C070205
Scott W. Faught | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that all of his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated disabilities be approved for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). CRSC determinations require evidence of a direct, causal relationship to the military retiree’s VA rated disabilities to war or the simulation of war.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060007972C070205
His DD Form 214 for the period ending 26 May 2004 shows he was discharged with a separation code of “JKA” (Misconduct - Pattern of Misconduct) and issued an RE code of RE-4. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The applicant’s DD Form 214 for the period ending 26 May 2004 shows he was discharged with a separation code of “JKA” (Misconduct -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060007976C070205
The applicant requests correction of item 1 (Last Name, First Name, Middle Name) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his last name as “_ _ _ZAR”; correction of item 3 (Social Security Number) to show the last four digits of his social security number (SSN) as “6467”; and correction of item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to show award of the Purple Heart. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060007977C071029
On 13 April 2006, the applicant's case was reviewed by the United States Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA), which determined the PEB findings were supported by a preponderance of the evidence. A USAPDA advisory opinion further explains that the applicant's PTSD was considered a mild case and was rated at 10% based on the applicant's demonstrated ability to function with the PTSD, and after determining that the applicant's duty performance, while being limited for physical reasons...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060007979C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 November 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060007979 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’s DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060007980C070205
He was disabled upon retirement and requests the record be corrected to reflect this. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform their duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before they can be medically retired or separated. However, the applicant was found permanently disabled for continued military service by a PEB on 21 March 1991 and the same PEB recommended he be separated unless his request for COAD was not approved.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060007982C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her records to show that she was entitled to retired pay at age 60 with completion of 18 years of qualifying service. Army Regulation 135-180 states in paragraph 2-3, that a 20-Year Letter will be issued to the Reserve Component Soldier within 1 year after they complete 20 years of qualifying service for retirement. The applicant completed 18 years of qualifying service for retired pay benefits when she was transferred to the Retired Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060007988C070205
There are no orders in the applicant’s military service records which show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The evidence of record shows that the applicant held an infantry MOS and was assigned to an infantry unit in Vietnam. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served a qualifying period of service in Vietnam to qualify for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060007995C070205
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVNCM). 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. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008014
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060008014 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 opinion states that the applicant submitted a request through counsel for correction of his diagnosis at the time of his separation from the military and an increase in disability compensation. Counsel contends the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008017C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 January 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060008017 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 fourth digit of his social security number (SSN) be changed from “9” to “8” on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). These...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008019
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 February 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060008019 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 DD Form 1966/1-8 (Application for Enlistment-Armed Forces of the United States) that was completed when the applicant enlisted, shows the entry "I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM ELIGIBLE FOR THE ARMYS ENLISTMENT BONUS AND...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008026C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his rank as specialist four, pay grade E-4. The applicant is requesting correction of an alleged error or injustice which occurred on 30 November 1982, the date of his separation from the Army National Guard. On 20 December 1982, the applicant enlisted in the New York Army National Guard in the rank of PV2, pay grade E-2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008031
The applicant is requesting correction of an alleged error which occurred on 31 December 1972, the date he was discharged from active duty and placed on TDRL. This regulation state, in pertinent part, that you enter in item 22b of the DD Form 214 the total active service the Soldier has completed beginning with the earliest period of active service up to and including current period of active duty, less any period served in the Army National Guard or U.S. Army Reserve on active duty, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008039C070205
The applicant requests that the Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), dated 15 June 1993, be removed from the performance portion of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant was discharged from active duty on 24 February 1994 and is currently serving in the Army National Guard in the rank of staff sergeant. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008052C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 January 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060008052 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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States serving in Vietnam and contiguous waters or airspace there over, from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008058
Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes), then in effect, prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service, and the separation program designators to be used for these stated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008066C071029
The PEB evaluates all cases of physical disability equitably for the Soldier and the Army. The medical evidence now submitted by the applicant was available to and reviewed by the PEB during its deliberations, or is new based on subsequent VA evaluations. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008071
On 15 January 1996, the applicant submitted a request to DFAS, based on a proceeding of divorce and ratified by a court order signed and dated 17 October 1995, to be deemed the former spouse of the FSM for the purpose of survivor benefit coverage under the SBP. d. upon information and belief the SBP benefits have not been continued and the applicant had been unable to obtain military records to confirm the same; and e. the applicant requested the Court issue an order requiring release of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008074
The applicant provides counsel arguments and all associated documents, to include copies of her Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), Physical Evaluation Board (PEB), and supporting service medical records. If a Soldier is found unfit because of physical disability, this regulation provides for disposition of the Soldier according to applicable laws and regulations. U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency Policy/Guidance Memorandum Number 13, dated 28 February 2005, provides guidance for rating...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008078
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 February 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060008078 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. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator Codes) prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008081
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence of record does confirm the applicant served in the ROK from 1 February 1968 through 1 April 1969; however, there is no indication that he was authorized or received hostile fire pay or that he was authorized to wear the SSI-FWTS based on this service. Absent any evidence confirming that he was ever authorized hostile fire pay or the SSI-FWTS for his service in the ROK...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008101
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) which was issued at the time of his discharge on 4 July 2003 be corrected to show the correct date he entered active duty (AD) as a commissioned officer in Item 12a (Date Entered AD This Period), and that Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) be adjusted accordingly. The applicant essentially states that Item 12a of his DD Form 214 that was issued at the time of his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008113C070205
The applicant requests that his report of separation (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect awards of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), the Ranger Tab, the Overseas Service Bar, the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), and any other awards to which he is entitled. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was awarded the EIB, the Ranger Tab, and the ARCOM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008114
The applicant states that he is trying to correct his military records. United States Army Vietnam Forms 131 (Awards and Decoration Qualification Records) show that he completed 1507 missions as a door gunner and was certified for award of the Air Medal with twelve oak leaf clusters (thirteen awards). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that, in addition to the awards shown on his DD Form 214, his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008116
The applicant further states he did not request another Purple Heart when he returned to the United States. This form also shows the applicant was honorably discharged on 9 November 1957 in pay grade E-8. The applicant's verified service in the Oregon Army National Guard falls within the time period indicated on the WD AGO 53-55.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008117
Evidence of record shows the applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of the National Defense Service Medal. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to have his record corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008171
The evidence of record confirms the applicant and the FSM were divorced on 25 August 2004, and that they agreed that the applicant would continue her SBP coverage as a former spouse at her own expense. Given SBP premiums are still being deducted from the FSM's retired pay and the applicant is still listed as the beneficiary, it is clear that both the applicant and FSM were under the impression that SBP coverage was continued for the applicant as a former spouse, as ordered by their Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008193
He believes that his 7 years of honorable service should not be included in his bad conduct discharge since his problems were only during the last 6 months of his service. The military judge found him guilty of the remaining charges and specifications and sentenced him to reduction to private, pay grade E1, total forfeitures, confinement at hard labor for 7 months, and a bad conduct discharge. Therefore, the applicant's request to be issued a DD Form 214 for his years of "good service"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008203
Sworn statements from two Soldiers who served with the applicant both relate that after an engagement with German tanks, on or about 15 January 1945, they both noticed that the applicant complained about his ears ringing and that he was having problems with his hearing. In addition to the awards listed on the WD AGO Form 53-55, the applicant is also authorized the Army of Occupation Medal with "Germany" Clasp, the World War II Victory Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation, and to wear three...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008253
The applicant provides orders promoting him to 2LT in the USAR with a date of rank (DOR) of 11 January 1967, orders promoting him to 1LT in the Army of the United States (AUS) with a DOR of 11 January 1968, orders promoting him to CPT in the AUS with a DOR of 11 January 1969, a letter, dated 1 December 1979, from the Reserve Components Personnel and Administration Center, St. Louis, Missouri which indicated that he was to be promoted to MAJ with a DOR of 9 January 1980 [which was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008255C070205
Scott Faught | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. He states the discharge was improper according to Army Regulation 600-8-24 (Officer Transfers and Discharges) and Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) for a medical administrative discharge and has resulted in inaccurate information in his personal file. He states that Army Regulation 600-8-24, paragraph 2-31...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008258
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 3 September 1973, to show award of the Good Conduct Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Air Medal with Numeral 30, or the Air Medal with Numeral 34, the Vietnam Service Medal with 4 bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 1960, the Presidential Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008267C080410
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by adding his awards, and the Cold War Certificate to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The Award of the Cold War Recognition Certificate is not governed by the provisions of Army Regulation 600-8-2 (Military Awards) and, as a result, is not shown on a discharge document. The DA From 1577, dated 5 June 2002, from the National Personnel Records Center, submitted by the applicant, show...