ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000137
The applicant's request that his discharge be upgraded was carefully considered and it was determined that there is insufficient evidence to support this request. There is no evidence in his military records and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence which shows he was diagnosed with PTSD or any other mental condition at the time of his discharge. The applicant's record of service shows he was AWOL 158 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000139
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 24 November 1995 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 in lieu of trial by court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000141
However, his record does contain a duly-authenticated DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) which shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unfitness due to his frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. There is no evidence in the available record that shows he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000144
Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. 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. Chapter 3 of that regulation prescribes basic eligibility for prior service applicants for enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000146
Headquarters, 3d Armored Division, General Orders Number 657, dated 17 December 1971, show he received the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) for meritorious service for the period 6 October 1970 to 2 January 1972 in U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) [2 January 1972 appears to be his projected release from active duty (REFRAD) date]. Based on the foregoing, it would be appropriate to correct item 22c of his DD Form 214 to show he served a total of 2 years, 2 months, and 18 days of foreign service. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000150
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Orders published on 5 June 1987 discharged her from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), effective 5 June 1987. Her service record shows she was discharged on 5 June 1987 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 by reason of misconduct serious offense desertion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000153
The applicant requests his record and DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to document his combat service and all awards he is eligible for as a result of this service. Item 13 does show he earned the following awards during his active duty tenure: * Army Lapel Button * National Defense Service Medal * Army Service Ribbon 5. Item 13 add the Iraq Campaign Medal with 2 bronze service stars and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; and c. Item 18...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000155
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110000155 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and Army National Guard PDMRA Calculator Worksheet in support of this application. Contrary to the NGB advisory opinion, the evidence of record and independent evidence provided by the applicant is void of any documentary evidence indicating the applicant requested and was denied...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000157
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110000157 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and Army National Guard PDMRA Calculator Worksheet in support of this application. Contrary to the NGB advisory opinion, the evidence of record and independent evidence provided by the applicant is void of any documentary evidence indicating the applicant requested and was denied...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000159
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110000159 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and Army National Guard PDMRA Calculator Worksheet in support of this application. Contrary to the NGB advisory opinion, the evidence of record and independent evidence provided by the applicant is void of any documentary evidence indicating the applicant requested and was denied...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000161
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110000161 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and Army National Guard PDMRA Calculator Worksheet in support of this application. Contrary to the NGB advisory opinion, the evidence of record and independent evidence provided by the applicant is void of any documentary evidence indicating the applicant requested and was denied...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000163
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110000163 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he accrued 45 days of PDMRA and took only 25 days and was denied the opportunity to use the remaining 20 days due upon release from active duty (REFRAD). Contrary to the NGB advisory opinion, the evidence of record and independent evidence provided by the applicant is void of any documentary evidence indicating the applicant requested and was denied...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000164
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110000164 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he accrued 30 days of PDMRA and took only 22 days and was denied the opportunity to use the remaining 8 days due upon release from active duty (REFRAD). Contrary to the NGB advisory opinion, the evidence of record and independent evidence provided by the applicant is void of any documentary evidence indicating the applicant requested and was denied...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000168
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110000168 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and Army National Guard PDMRA Calculator Worksheet in support of this application. Contrary to the NGB advisory opinion, the evidence of record and independent evidence provided by the applicant is void of any documentary evidence indicating the applicant requested and was denied...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000169
Although an honorable or a general discharge was authorized, a discharge UOTHC was normally considered appropriate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, states an honorable discharge is a separation with honor. The evidence of record shows the applicant was charged with one specification of rape on 23 February 1994.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000170
The applicant states he and three other Soldiers were in close proximity to a rocket attack in Afghanistan in December 2003. c. After the Army created the CAB and believing they met the criteria of engaging or being engaged by the enemy, in the fall of 2005 the applicant obtained the required witness statements and submitted a request for award of the CAB on behalf of the four Soldiers. The next morning, they viewed the impact area and estimate the impact areas were approximately 100...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000171
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110000171 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and Army National Guard PDMRA Calculator Worksheet in support of this application. Contrary to the NGB advisory opinion, the evidence of record and independent evidence provided by the applicant is void of any documentary evidence indicating the applicant requested and was denied...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000172
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110000172 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and Army National Guard PDMRA Calculator Worksheet in support of this application. Contrary to the NGB advisory opinion, the evidence of record and independent evidence provided by the applicant is void of any documentary evidence indicating the applicant requested and was denied...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000173
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110000173 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and Army National Guard PDMRA Calculator Worksheet in support of this application. Contrary to the NGB advisory opinion, the evidence of record and independent evidence provided by the applicant is void of any documentary evidence indicating the applicant requested and was denied...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000174
The applicant and her former husband divorced in Italy in an Italian court. Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A) permits a former spouse to make a written request that an SBP election of former spouse coverage be deemed to have been made when the former spouse is awarded the SBP annuity incident to a proceeding of divorce. Section 1450(f)(3)(C) provides that an election may not be deemed to have been made unless the request from the former spouse of the person is received within one...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000176
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. c. In the fall of 2005, after the Army created the CAB and believing they met the criteria of engaging or being engaged by the enemy, the applicant obtained the required witness statements and submitted a request for award of the CAB on behalf of the four Soldiers. The next morning they viewed the impact area and estimate the impact areas were approximately 100 meters from their building.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000178
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the following awards: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal 8. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 9...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000179
The applicant states he and three other Soldiers were in close proximity to a rocket attack in Afghanistan in December 2003. The next morning, they viewed the impact area and estimated the impact areas were approximately 100 meters from their building. However, it is not intended to award the CAB to all Soldiers who serve in a combat zone or imminent danger area.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000183
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the award of his unit's Valorous Unit Award, the Combat Action Badge, the Army Good Conduct Medal, and any other awards that he is entitled to receive. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 20 September 2000 through 19 September 2003 and correcting his DD Form 214 to show this award. As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000185
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 21 October 2009, the Commander of the 81st Regional Support Command was notified by the Command Surgeon that a review of the medical records submitted on the applicant indicated he did not meet the medical retention requirements in accordance with Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness), chapter 3, due to the following conditions: * PTSD * depression * obstructive sleep apnea * left...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000186
Additionally, he states DFAS advised his elected representative that his military pay account indicated he was discharged on 14 September 2008 and that he had the option of applying to this Board to have his discharge date corrected. His military records show he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 31 January 2000. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Headquarters, 335th Signal Command...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000193
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in the RVN for 2 years, 2 months, and 21 days, from 1 March 1967 through 21 May 1969, as evidenced by the entry in item 31 of the applicants DA Form 20 and corroborated by documents on file in his MPRJ. Further, versions of the regulation governing preparation and distribution of the DD Form 214 during the Vietnam era provided for documenting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000194
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she was discharged because of a service-connected disability 2. However, since she was discharged for disability with severance pay the Army determined she had a service-connected disability. _________X_______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000200
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants 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. The convening authority approved only so much of the sentence as provided for the dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement at hard labor for 12 months was approved. When authorized, it is issued to a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000202
The applicant requests, in effect, to be awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) and the Combat Action Badge (CAB) and correction of his DD Form 214 to add his foreign service in Iraq. It provides that for: * block 12f, enter the amount of foreign service served during the period covered by the DD Form 214 * block 18, enter in the remarks section "SERVICE IN (Name of country Deployed) FROM (inclusive dates, for example, YYYYMMDD-YYYYMMDD)" for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000203
The medical records that the applicant provided show that she had an abortion in early August 1970 at 3 months of gestation. Accordingly, on 9 October 1970, she was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 8 due to pregnancy and assigned SPN 221 based on her reason and authority for discharge. The regulation in effect at the time provided for the separation of enlisted women for pregnancy who were at the time or had been pregnant during their current...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000219
The statements provided by the applicant and spouse were carefully considered, but lacking independent corroborating evidence, it is not sufficient for award of the Purple Heart. In this case, item 40 of the applicants DA Form 20 is blank indicating he was not wounded in 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000223
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. On 21 March 2008, he was advised by consulting counsel of the basis for the contemplated action to separate him for conviction by a civil court under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 14, and its effects, the rights available to him, and the effect of a waiver of his rights. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000224
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the requirements and procedures for administrative discharge of enlisted personnel. There is no evidence indicating he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed their military service obligations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000229
The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to honorable. The applicant provides no additional evidence. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged with a bad conduct discharge on 11 May 1979 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, as a result of court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000230
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he applied for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program to transfer his education benefits to his dependents before he retired from active duty on 30 September 2009. The evidence further shows the applicant established eligibility for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program and has dependents eligible to receive those benefits. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000232
The applicant provides several VA disability ratings which show he has an existing service-connected disability. His DFAS pay record shows he currently receives $3,157.00 per month from the VA for his service-connected disability and the estimated retirement pay for a WO1 with 13 years of time in service is $908.00 per month. An award of a higher VA rating does not change the disability rating previously determined by the USAPDA, nor does it authorize the applicant to have his disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000240
The applicant requests a change to his reentry eligibility (RE) code from RE-4 to a more favorable code so he may reenter the Army. The regulation provides 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 SPD "SFJ" is the correct code for Soldiers separating under paragraph 4-24b(1) of Army Regulation 635-40 for permanent disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000242
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record confirms the applicant entered active duty and served under the SSN containing the number 6 as the second digit as he now claims is correct, as evidenced by his DD Form 20, 1967 DD Form 214, and DA Form 66, along with the vast majority of documents contained in his MPRJ. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000244
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his rank as a captain (CPT) and that he was transferred to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). The applicant states that he desires his DD Form 214 to show that he was discharged in the rank of CPT and that he was serving in the IRR following his active duty. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000253
The applicant requests approval of Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) under the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his dependents. The law limits eligibility to transfer unused benefits to those members of the Armed Forces who are serving on active duty or as a member of the Selected Reserve on or after 1 August 2009. b. the applicant is eligible to transfer benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill TEB Program to his dependents because he left the service within 90 days of the implementation of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000254
The applicant requests removal of the DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) covering the rating period 8 January 2008 through 7 January 2009 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) from his records and replacing it with a new OER that reflects the correct senior rater and senior rater comments. Subsequently, the applicant applied to the ASRB requesting the contested OER be removed and replaced with the report showing his correct senior rater and new senior rater comments. As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000256
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It also shows he was separated under the provisions of chapter 4, Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), by reason of "Disability, Severance Pay," and was assigned an RE code of 3. __________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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000262
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his father's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Legion of Merit (LOM). Based on the FSM's RVN service and campaign participation, the FSM's DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars and the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000265
The applicant provides his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) states a DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty service. It further stated: a. item 22a(1) would show the total service between dates shown in items 10c or 17c and 11d of the DD Form 214, as represented by continual and foreign service, less time lost; b. item 22a(2) would show all prior service excluding any service shown in item 22a(1); c. item 22a(3) is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000272
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 7a (Place of Entry into Active Duty) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 31 August 2007, to reflect "Fort Hood, TX" vice "Brooklyn, NY." The applicant states her DD Form 214 covers the period of her service as an officer from 15 August 1997 through 31 August 2007 and she entered active duty as a commissioned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000274
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Combat Infantryman Badge, two awards of the Purple Heart, two awards of the Bronze Star Medal, and any unit citations awarded to his unit in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN), to include the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC), during his period of assignment. In addition, although the applicant's record is void of specific evidence of his personal participation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000278
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her date of discharge as 23 September 1993, her characterization of service as honorable, and her rank as specialist, pay grade E-4. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant enlisted in the USAR and was ordered to ADT in July 1990. Therefore, her rank as recorded on her DD Form 214 appears to be correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000281
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. The evidence of record clearly shows the FSM was inducted into the Army of the United States under the SSN of 2x1-xx-xxx2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000283
Based on the available records, there is insufficient evidence in which to correct his DD Form 214 to show two awards of the Purple Heart. Therefore, he is entitled to two bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show these bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam...