ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009077C070205
Scott W. Faught | |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 disability for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) be approved for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). These kinds of events produce stress in anyone, but not everyone develops PTSD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009083
The applicant requests that the records of her husband, the former service member (FSM), be corrected to show that he was not retired but on active duty at the time of his death, thereby entitling her to receive $150,000 in additional Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI). Now that the SSBP two-tiered advantage she gained has been negated by new law, she wants to correct the FSM's record to show he was on active duty at the time of his death in order to obtain the additional...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009088C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Given the regulatory burden of proof required to establish entitlement to the Purple Heart and lacking any independent evidence or evidence of record that confirms the applicant was wounded or injured in action, the Board is compelled to conclude that relief is not warranted in his case. The overall merits of the case, including the supporting statement and the applicant’s argument are insufficient as a basis for the Board to reverse its...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009089
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous application to correct his records by awarding him the Purple Heart. The new evidence, in this case, consists of a letter from a fellow comrade and a typed copy of statistics from an attack with a diagram of mortar lanes that the applicant refers to as an after action report. 3. During one of those attacks, I believe it was the 3rd of January the applicant was wounded in the knee.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009096C070205
The applicant’s appeal was denied; however, the ESRB noted there was evidence that the rated months (apparently based on CW3 H___’s statement that he departed in September 2004) and the duty MOS on the contested NCOER were in error and administratively corrected these two entries. Army Regulation 623-205, paragraph 3-31(b) states that an NCO on TDY (other than for school) who is not responsible to rating officials in his or her parent organization will be rated by the TDY supervisor...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009100
The applicant provides a copy or her promotion memorandum, dated 24 June 1998, which shows that she was promoted to lieutenant colonel effective 29 May 1998, with a date of rank (DOR) of 29 May 1998. Notwithstanding the advisory opinion provided in this case, ROPMA specifies that an officer cannot be promoted to the next higher grade prior to the approval date of the promotion board; however, this does not preclude a change to the applicants date of rank to her PED, based on MYIG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009101
On 8 March 2001 the applicant was notified that he had been nonselected for promotion due to noncompletion of the required educational requirement. Army Regulation 135-155, Table 2-2 lists the military educational requirements for commissioned officers being considered for promotion from major to lieutenant colonel (LTC) as completion of at least fifty percent of the Command and General Staff Officers Course (CGSOC) or its equivalent. It appears the applicant did not commence the required...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009104
The applicant requests, in effect, that the reentry (RE) code assigned upon his separation from active duty on 20 September 1988 be changed or left blank. The applicant provides a self-authored statement, five character references, Application for Review of Discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States (DD Form 293), and a copy of his 20 September 1988 separation document (DD Form 214) in support of his application. The applicant's contention that the RE code assigned to him at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009109C080410
The court sentenced the applicant to 60 days restriction and a forfeiture of $15.00. On 14 July 1948, the applicant was dishonorably discharged, under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-364, Sentences of Court-Martial. Army Regulation 615-364 (Enlisted Personnel) in effect at the time, provided that an enlisted person would be dishonorably discharged pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009110C070205
The evidence of record shows the applicant executed the appropriate MASP agreements subsequent to his medical fellowship training. The advisory opinion states that the applicant should be authorized the 2 one-year MASP agreements at $15,000 per year, effective 1 July 2004 through 30 June 2005, and effective 1 July 2005 through 30 June 2006. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that the 2 Memoranda...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009113
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be amended to show her correct rank in item 4a (Grade, Rate or Rank). Headquarters, 81st Regional Support Command, Birmingham, Alabama Orders 03-132-00015, dated 12 May 2003, promoted the applicant from SGT to SSG with an effective date and date of rank (DOR) of 9 May 2003.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009116
He indicates that this error has since been corrected and asks that the effective date of promotion be corrected to 30 August 2005, the date he reached his maximum years in grade (MYIG) requirement for promotion LTC, or 30 December 2005, the date the fiscal year 2005 LTC promotion board was approved. Title 10, United States Code, Section 12203 (a) states: Appointments of Reserve officers in commissioned grades of lieutenant colonel and commander or below, except commissioned warrant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009118C071029
By law and regulation, members electing Option A under the RCSBP remain eligible to elect SBP coverage at age 60; however, an annuity will not be payable to beneficiaries if the member dies before age 60. In view of the facts of this case, absent a written concurrence from the applicant waiving her rights to SBP coverage, it would be appropriate and serve the interest of justice to correct the FSM's record to show he elected RCSBP spouse coverage at full base amount, Option B (RCSBP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009121C070205
At the time of his selection for promotion to major on 5 March 1991, he was an ARNG officer. The applicant was considered and not selected for promotion to major while on active duty. The applicant should have been considered for promotion to major by a mandatory Reserve promotion board one year after the date of his transfer to the IRR in 1994 and again in 1995.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009128C070205
Headquarters, Fifth United States Army, Orders 165-129, dated 23 August 1984, discharged the applicant from the U.S. Army Reserve on 5 February 1984 with an honorable discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 135-178. He was ordered to active duty for training on 27 July 1983 and was released from active duty on 22 November 1983 with his service uncharacterized. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application or the evidence of record that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009131C070205
Jeffrey Redmann | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant was discharged on 12 January 1983 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. The applicant’s service record shows he received nonjudicial punishment under Article 15 on five separate occasions and a bar to reenlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009139C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Air Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and correction of his discharge document to show that the high school he attended was located in Pinewood, South Carolina. There are no orders in the applicant’s military service records which show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show award of 1 Overseas Service Bar.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009148C070205
The applicant requests correction of his promotion effective date and date of rank to captain. The applicant states that due to a misinterpretation of Army regulations he was not allowed to submit a promotion packet for promotion to Captain while he was mobilized on active duty. A 26 January 2005, Memorandum to this Board from the applicant's commanding officer states that the applicant's packet was submitted for consideration by the May 2003 PVB; however, he was contacted by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009150
On 2 September 1998, the unit commander notified the applicant of separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12a for minor disciplinary infractions. 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. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant applied to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009159C070205
He suggested the applicant apply again for the PDE and if not selected again, apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). The Chief also advised the applicant in a later email the same day that the applicant was deleted from board consideration because an analyst could not find proof of a college degree in the applicant's official military personnel file. If he submitted a packet and was not considered he must also reapply for consideration by the next...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009163
However, the records show that the applicant is entitled to the award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. Records show that the applicant is entitled to the 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 as follows: by showing he is entitled to the award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 16 March 1959 through 15 March 1962; b. by awarding him the Korea Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009165
The applicant requests, in effect, that his date of rank (DOR) for promotion to major (MAJ) be changed from 2 February 2006 to 8 June 2005. Title 10, Unite States Code, Section 14502e(2) provides that an officer who is promoted to the next higher grade as the result of the recommendation of a special selection board shall, upon such promotion, have the same date of rank, the same effective date for the pay and allowances of that grade, and the same position on the RASL as the officer would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009169C070205
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. In addition, the Letter of Appreciation provided by the applicant cites his “unquestionable conduct and morals.” Therefore, based on the foregoing, it appears the applicant met the eligibility criteria for the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 31 December 1951 through 2 December 1953 based on completion of a period of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009173C070205
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. 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 CIB, the Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the CIB), and showing one bronze service star for wear on his already awarded European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009174
The opinion pointed out that the applicant did not have enough years to obtain a 20-Year Letter or to be assigned to the Retired Reserve. As the advisory opinion pointed out, the applicants command did not have his medical records at that time (i.e., when he reenlisted and was transferred to the IRR), and he should have been extended with the unit to obtain a medical determination and not reenlisted into the IRR. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009189
As there is no evidence which conclusively shows he was assigned to an infantry MOS, and that he was assigned to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental or smaller size while it was engaged in combat with the enemy, there is no basis for awarding the Combat Infantryman Badge to the applicant in this case. It is noted that on 20 May 1994, the United States Army Reserve Personnel Center, St. Louis, Missouri awarded the applicant the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Medical Badge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009191C071029
In support of his application, the applicant submits a copy of his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States, Report of Transfer or Discharge; a copy of a DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214; a copy of a letter and envelope he addressed and sent to his spouse while he was in Vietnam; three notarized statements from fellow Soldiers, one of which alleges he was wounded in action and was medically evacuated from Vietnam; and a notarized statement from his brother who also describes...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009192
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 March 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060009192 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 award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam. The evidence provided by the applicant shows that he received an injury to his right arm; however, it does not provide...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009201C070205
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 11 November 1974, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request for a discharge upgrade. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009205
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. There is no mention in the progress notes of any wounds that the applicant might have received during his service in Vietnam. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There are no medical records available which show the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009206
The applicant states that had the condition of his knee been correctly diagnosed when he was in the Army, he would not have been discharged and suffered with 15 years of knee pain. However, the Orthopedic Surgical Report failed to provide a summary which states that the applicant's condition had been incorrectly diagnosed by the Army or that the Army recommended he receive knee replacement surgery. Record shows that the applicant had a MEB which determined he suffered with chronic knee...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009229
Item 1 (Acknowledgement) of this document shows that she enlisted for the U. S. Army Training Enlistment Program, U.S. Army Incentive Program, Cash Bonus ($1,000.00), the ACF ($40,000.00), and that the date of her enlistment in the RA was scheduled for 8 January 2002. The applicant's service records contain a DA Form 3286-66 (Statement of Understanding, United States Army Incentive Enlistment Program), dated 8 January 2002. There is insufficient evidence to show she was not advised that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009237
The applicant had a qualifying period of service in the Republic of Korea between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the ROK-KWSM and to correction of his records to show these awards. 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 Good Conduct Medal (First Award) for the qualifying period of 22 September 1950 through 21 June 1952 and showing this award on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009239C070205
The applicant requests that the Purple Heart be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009247
The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded to honorable. However, at the time of the applicant's separation the regulation provided for the issuance of an undesirable discharge. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Board Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge during the 15 year statute of limitation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009280
Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Valorous Unit Award, and correction of his military records to show this unit award. The applicant participated in three campaigns during his tour in Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his military records to show three bronze service stars to be affixed to his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009281
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect that he be awarded the Combat Action Badge, and that that a 1-week Combat Lifesaver Course he completed in September 2005 be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) that was issued at the time of his release from active duty on 22 August 2005. The applicant requested correction of his records to show the award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009286C070205
He states that Reserve officer promotion from captain to major is primarily dependent upon the education requirement of graduation from an Officer Advanced Course (OAC). The opinion stated that the applicant was selected for promotion by the 2003 Department of the Army Reserve Components Selection Board and promoted with a DOR of 18 August 2003, the approval date of the board. The applicant was selected for promotion to major by the 2003 Department of the Army Reserve Components Selection...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009287
The applicant also requests award of the Combat Medical Badge and any other awards authorized for his unit during his military service in Haiti. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant was awarded the Combat Medical Badge during his military service. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show this unit award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009292C070205
The applicant states, in effect, his discharge should be revoked and then he should be transferred to the Retired Reserve. It would now be equitable and just to correct his military records by revoking his discharge of 2 October 1997, and assigning him to the Retired Reserve effective the same date, with entitlement to retired pay upon his application at age 60. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by revoking...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009296
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his uncharacterized discharge be characterized as honorable. Paragraph 5-11 specifically provides that Soldiers who were not medically qualified under procurement medical fitness standards, when accepted for enlistment, or who became medically disqualified under these standards prior to entrance on active duty or active duty training or initial entry training...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009308
The applicant requests, in effect, that his uncharacterized discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel), Chapter 15 (Discharge for Homosexual Conduct) be changed to a medical discharge. Although the approval document was not in his military records, the applicant was clearly discharged from the Regular Army on 18 December 2002. There is no evidence in the applicants military or medical records that shows that he was being considered for a medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009327
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states that he has new compelling evidence showing that the accountable officer and the branch chief were not responsible for assigning a primary hand receipt holder for the hospital excess equipment as stated in the Boards Discussion and Conclusions, page 12, paragraph 2. Evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was the primary hand receipt holder for Hand Receipt AAX and as such, he was responsible for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009346
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 20 June 1974, the applicant was discharged from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 for the good of the service with an undesirable discharge. There is no evidence of record which indicates the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009348
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 February 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060009348 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009353C070205
Medivac.” e. a DA Form 2173, Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status, which shows that the applicant sustained an inner ear injury to the right ear as a result of a mortar explosion on 7 September 2003 when the applicant was on guard duty in Tower #2. f. numerous treatment records showing that the applicant was treated for blast induced damage to his right ear. On 9 September 2003, the applicant was treated for loss of hearing in the right ear due to a mortar attack on 7 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009362C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 January 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060009362 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 medical evidence of record which shows the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action on 4 October 1968 in Vietnam is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009371C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 December 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060009371 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 15 June 1984, the applicant’s commander notified her that he was initiating action to separate her from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 7, paragraph 7-15, for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009374C070205
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to fully honorable. The application submitted in this case is dated 20 June 2006. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, provided that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions of an individual whose military record is not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060009375C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 December 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060009375 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, correction of his records to show he completed 20 years of qualifying service for retired pay at age 60 due to his medical condition. Sections 12731 through 12739 of Title 10,...