ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024578
In the absence of orders or other sufficient evidence to show he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart, there appears to be no basis to add that award to his records at this time. Accordingly, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 13 March 1967 to 10 October 1968 and his DD Form 214 should be 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: * awarding him the AGCM (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024580
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 reason for discharge. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record that he was issued the wrong RE code at the time of his separation or that his RE code should be removed from his DD Form 214. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024581
The evidence of record does not show that the applicant served in Vietnam or that he received wounds as a result of hostile action. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100024581 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100024581 2 ARMY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024582
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was medically discharged for disability instead of honorably discharged by reason of a "Personality Disorder." On 28 October 1986, the applicant signed a statement wherein he indicated his understanding that he was not required to undergo a medical examination for separation from active duty. On 19 November 1986, the applicant once again signed a statement wherein he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024584
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) and that it be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Executive Order 13289 dated 12 March 2003 authorized award of the GWOTSM. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024589
The applicant requests the records of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. The FSM's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Item 29 (Decorations and Citations) of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-98 shows he was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with four bronze service stars, American Theater Campaign Ribbon, and WWII Victory Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024596
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024596 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024603
It was determined he did not meet the procurement standards for induction and it was recommended he be seen by a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) for consideration of separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-205. On 1 September 1965, he requested discharge for physical disability. However, in 1965 an MEB found him medically unfit for further military service in accordance with current medical fitness standards and determined his eye condition existed prior to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024604
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024604 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024608
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024608 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024609
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show all awards and decorations to which he may be entitled including the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Army Good Conduct Medal, and bronze service stars to be affixed to his Vietnam Service Medal. Records show he participated in two campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024612
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024612 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024617
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 for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. One overseas service bar is authorized for wear for each period of active Federal service as a member of the U.S. Army outside of the continental limits of the United States for the specific time frames and areas of operation cited in Army Regulation 670-1 or appropriate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024618
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024618 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024621
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024621 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states she was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days she earned and was entitled to. In view of the above, the applicant's records should be corrected to show she is entitled to receive 114 days of PDMRA with all appropriate allowances to be used within a 12-month period commencing on the date of this Board's notice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024622
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) show he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service. For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar was authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024623
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024623 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states she was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days she earned and was entitled to. In view of the above, the applicant's records should be corrected to show she is entitled to receive 82 days of PDMRA with all appropriate allowances to be used within a 12-month period commencing on the date of this Board's notice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024624
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024624 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. In view of the above, the applicant's records should be corrected to show he is entitled to receive 162 days of PDMRA with all appropriate allowances to be used within a 12-month period commencing on the date of this Board's notice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024625
On 24 January 1978, the applicant's unit commander informed him he was initiating action to discharge him from the U.S. Army under the provisions of paragraph 5-37, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) with a General Discharge Certificate. His record reveals a disciplinary history that includes numerous adverse counseling sessions for various offenses, administrative removal from an MOS producing course, and his acceptance of NJP under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024626
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 18 September 1941 instead of 1946. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024628
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 4, by reason of completion of required service. The regulation governing SPD and RE codes in effect at the time of the applicant's discharge stipulated that members who failed to meet grade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024629
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show a military occupational specialty (MOS) other than 94B (Cook). The evidence of records shows the applicant was trained in and held MOS 94B throughout the period covered by this DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024632
On 27 March 1985, the U. S. Army Court of Military Review set aside and dismissed the findings of guilty of Specifications 1 and 3 (wrongful possession of methamphetamine) of the Charge. Paragraph 3-11 of this regulation states that a Soldier will be given a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024634
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024634 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 604 provided special authority to monetarily compensate Soldiers who were REFRAD and not able to use PDMRA during the period between PDMRA authorization by the Secretary of Defense on 19 January 2007, and publication of the Armys PDMRA implementation guidance on 18 August 2007. The evidence of record and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024635
The evaluating psychiatrist recommended the applicant be administratively discharged from the service. There were no provisions, in effect at the time, for separating an individual for panic attacks. She was honorably discharged on 3 October 1983 for a personality disorder.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024636
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024636 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024637
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024637 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. In view of the above, the applicant's records should be corrected to show he is entitled to receive 100 days of PDMRA with all appropriate allowances to be used within a 12-month period commencing on the date of this Board's notice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024638
There are no orders or other evidence in the available military service records that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant contends that his request for award of the Purple Heart should be reconsidered because he was wounded in action in Korea when the bunker he was in came under an enemy mortar attack and a switchboard fell on his legs. There is no evidence in the applicant's available military service records to satisfy the strict requirements for award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024639
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows, upon his enlistment in the RA on 5 August 1966, the applicant listed his middle name as "Maria." It correctly listed his middle name as "Maria."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024641
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request to upgrade his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. He further states, in effect, the medical notes and summaries which stated he was returned to the hospital on 11 April 1988 and discharged to active duty are false. He also provided a DA Form 4256, dated 9 March 1988, that shows he was returned to duty on 11 April 1988 and he was not AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024644
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024644 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024647
On 4 September 1975, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-37 (Expeditious Discharge Program). On 16 September 1975, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of paragraph 5-37 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of failure to meet acceptable standards for continued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024649
She states, in effect, she was not considered for promotion to LTC by the 2002 promotion board because her promotion packet got mixed-up with the pay and military history of others. Paragraph 4-21(2), states that if an officer is selected by a SSB, the officer's date of rank and effective date for pay and allowances would be the same as if the officer had been recommended for promotion to the grade by the mandatory board that should have considered the officer. In no case, will the date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024654
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to correctly show his service in Saudi Arabia. In view of the foregoing, the applicant's DD Form 214 should be corrected to coincide with the overseas service dates on his DA Form 2A. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 18 of his DD Form 214 the entry "Service in Southwest Asia...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024660
He states his records show his asthma was a not a pre-existing condition. He did have asthma, but he did not have it prior to service. There is also no evidence of record and he provided insufficient evidence to show his asthma did not exist prior to his entry on active duty in 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024661
COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: 1. Counsel requests, in effect, reconsideration of the applicant's original request that his records be corrected to show: a. he failed his Army Physical Fitness Tests (APFT) due to a preexisting medical condition that rendered his APFT failure involuntary; b. he did not voluntarily fail to complete his required period of active service, he was physically incapable of passing the APFT; and c. cancellation or forgiveness of the debt that he owes to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024662
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. However, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was administratively discharged on 3 February 1981 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for conduct triable by court-martial, and issued an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant's request for an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024664
DA PPG, in effect at the time of the applicant's mobilization, provided that RC Soldiers who voluntarily requested to serve beyond their 24-month mobilization authorized under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code could request an extension under the policy guidance for CO-ADOS. The evidence also shows she requested and was granted a voluntary extension of her mobilization in a CO-ADOS status which began on 22 July 2009 and resulted in her serving continuously in Iraq from 25 October 2008...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024666
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's record is void of any orders or other documents that indicate he was ever awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty. His record does not contain any orders to show he was awarded the PH nor does it include any medical evidence to show he was ever treated for a combat related wound throughout his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024667
The applicant requests that he be awarded a second award of the Purple Heart (PH) for frozen feet or trench foot that he received during the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium in December 1944. The applicant returned to duty and was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant on 16 May 1945. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024670
On 12 February 2010, the DVA granted the applicant a 10 percent disability rating for an adjustment disorder with anxiety and depressed mood. The Army must find unfitness for duty at the time of separation before a member may be medically retired or separated. _______ _ x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024672
Counsel states the medical evidence provided shows the applicant meets a 30% evaluation for his cervical spine pain and limitation of motion. Counsel states the medical evidence provided shows the applicant meets a 30% disability rating percentage evaluation for his cervical spine pain and limitation of motion. The significant difference in the degree of cervical flexion between the later private examination (Dr. F--'s) and the MEB findings is not addressed in the final formal PEB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024673
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. There is no evidence he received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024674
Mr. T____ A____ states he served with the applicant in Company B, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry, and that the applicant came to the company in July 1970. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in an infantry company in an infantry MOS. However, the evidence does not show he served in active ground combat during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024676
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general under honorable conditions discharge to a fully honorable discharge. Records show the applicant was 21 years of age at the time of his enlistment. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024677
The applicant provides medical documentation and an audiological evaluation as new evidence that will be considered by the Board. His service record doesn't contain any orders which show he was awarded the Purple Heart or medical documentation which shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Item 22 of his Standard Form 88 (Report of Medical Examination), dated 5 May 1972, shows his ears were evaluated as normal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024680
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024680 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024684
Based on the applicant's service on active duty during a qualifying period of service, the applicant is entitled to a correction of his record to show the GWOTSM. Based on the applicant's service in Iraq for more than 30 days, he is entitled to have his records corrected to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214, item 13 to add the: * GWOTSM * Iraq...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024686
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. Thus, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request to change the DOB in his Army records or on his separation document because his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024693
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests that his late father be awarded a second Purple Heart. He provided: * permanent orders * a Purple Heart Certificate * the FSM's Honorable Discharge Certificate * the FSM's Enlistment Record * a letter from the National Personnel Records Center, dated 24 January 2011 * the FSM's final payment roll * copies of non-legible documentation CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The FSM's military records are not available to the...