ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019394
The applicant states: * She mailed a deemed election form and the divorce decree to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) in a timely manner (January 2010) * Her request was initially denied by DFAS because they were unable to find the paperwork * The record reflects she did not file the paperwork within the proper time frame * It would be unjust to deny her SBP benefits because DFAS was unable to locate the records * It was the FSM's request per the Stipulation Agreement of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019395
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests her record be corrected to document her deployed service in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The instructions for item 18 state, in pertinent part, that for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during the period covered by the DD Form 214, the entry "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD - YYYYMMDD)" will be added to Item 18.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019397
The applicant, a retired former service member, requests that his military records be corrected to show he elected former spouse coverage under the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) for C____ K____, his former spouse, who will simply be referred to as his former spouse throughout the remainder of these proceedings. The applicant provides copies of his divorce decree; his election for former spouse coverage, dated 3 May 2002; an unsigned DD Form 2293; a letter from his lawyer;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019398
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show that his specialty number (block 23a) was 12B20 (Combat Engineer). He completed his basic training at Fort Polk, Louisiana and his advanced individual training as a pioneer at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri before being transferred to Vietnam on 25 April 1966 for duty in MOS 56A10 (supply handler). Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019401
The applicant states his final disability rating needs to be corrected to include the two secondary conditions as stated by military medical doctors in both of his post-Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) medical examinations. The USAPDA recommended no change in the applicant's final Army disability percentage; however, the applicant's 7 December 2010 PEB Proceedings should be amended to reflect that his left wrist pain is unfitting and rated at 10 percent. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019406
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the AFRM is awarded for honorable and satisfactory service as a member of one or more of the Reserve Components for a period of 10 years. The record shows he was called to active duty during a mobilization designated by the Secretary of Defense, making him eligible to wear the "M" Device on his previously-awarded AFRM. When he was REFRAD on 9 June 1991, he had also completed 10 years of Reserve Component service qualifying him to wear the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019411
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). After carefully examining the applicant's record of service, it appears the applicant should have received the first award of the AGCM for his service from 1 April 1968 through 3 March 1970. However, there is no evidence to show the applicant served in Vietnam or the applicant's unit was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation during the period he served with the unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019415
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. The unit commander at the time ordered him to continue training. His record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 7 December 1970 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial, with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019423
The applicant requests correction of item 7b (Home of Record at Time of Entry) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show an address in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Since the governing regulation states the enlistment contract is the source for entering data in item 7b and his enlistment document shows his home of record was Pewaukee, Wisconsin, it would be appropriate to correct item 7b of his DD Form 214 to show this address. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019427
He acknowledged receipt of the GOMOR on 7 February 2006 and submitted a statement on 8 February 2006 wherein he requested the GOMOR be filed in the restricted section of his OMPF. On 19 July 2008, the applicant's senior commander, a brigadier general, stated, "after review of the nature of the misconduct as well as the applicant's status as a senior NCO with over 20 years of total military service," he directed filing the following documents in the applicant's OMPF: * GOMOR, dated 15 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019434
BOARD DATE: 29 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110019434 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Incorporated herein by reference are military records, which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR201000022153, dated 15 March 2011. There is no evidence in his available record and he did not provide any corroborating evidence that shows he successfully completed the EIB test,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019437
His DD Form 214 shows he received the following awards: * Bronze Star Medal * Purple Heart * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation 6. It shows that during his assignment to Company A, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, his unit received the RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the period 1January 1966 to 21 January 1970 by Department of the Army General...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019438
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his year of birth as 1947. The applicant states his DD Form 214 incorrectly reflects his year of birth as 1967 instead of 1947. His year of birth was recorded as 1947.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019439
The applicant requests his deployment to Haiti be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 6 November 1995. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Based on his service in Haiti, it is appropriate to include an entry in item 18 of his DD Form 214 to show his service by adding: Service in Haiti: 19940901 - 19941022. _______ _ x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019445
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110019445 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In February 2011, a Federal Recognition Board (FRB) was held by the VAARNG to determine if the applicant was qualified to be awarded Federal recognition as a CW2. The delay in the applicant's promotion resulted from a statutory change in the procedures for the promotion of WOs that was mandated by the 2011 NDAA that WOs be placed on a scroll and staffed to the President...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019447
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DD Form 214 and all other available service documents reflect the applicant's last name as "M____." _________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 | 20110019448
The applicant states: * he has tried in the past to get his educational benefits transferred to his daughter * Department of the Army and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) representatives told him it was too late to transfer his benefits after he retired * he didn't know he could transfer his educational benefits until after he had retired * he started his terminal leave on 4 July 2009 and retired on 31 August 2009 * he was not adequately notified of his opportunity to transfer his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019449
The applicant requests correction of item 16 (High School Graduate or Equivalent) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show Yes instead of "No." The applicant provided a Cumulative Record Card from the El Paso Public Schools that shows he completed the requirements for a high school diploma on 15 January 1981. The school document provided by the applicant is accepted as sufficient evidence to show he completed the school requirements and graduated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019450
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 his birth month as "August vice April. 2. His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract Armed Forces of the United States) shows his birth month as "April."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019451
The applicant states that his rater was ineligible to rate him because he (the applicant) outranked his rater in date of rank (DOR). In Part Va, under Performance and Potential Evaluation, the applicants rater gave the applicant a Satisfactory Performance Promote" rating and indicated that the applicant was recommended for promotion when his potential for higher levels of responsibility was displayed. Paragraph 3-57 and 6-6 provide than an OER accepted by Headquarters, Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019453
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 October 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110019453 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows the applicant received award of the Army Commendation Medal and later received the Bronze Star Medal for the same act, achievement, and period of meritorious service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing DA Form 4980-14 Permanent Orders Number 076-039,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019455
Item 5 (DOB) of his DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his DOB as 21 December 1946. Item 9 (DOB) of his DD Form 214 shows his DOB as 21 December 1947. The evidence of record shows at the time he was inducted into the Army, his DOB was listed as 21 December 1946.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019456
His record contains a DA Form 24 that shows in: * Section 3 (Chronological Record of Military Service) he served in Vietnam from 4 September to 26 November 1965 while assigned to the 611th Ordnance Company * Section 3 he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service * Section 9 (Medals, Decorations, and Citations) the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar 4. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019458
After his record was brought up to date, he was selected for promotion to captain by the FY08 Captain Army Competitive Category Promotion Selection Board, and he was promoted with a DOR of 31 January 2008. Evidence of record shows the applicant went before the FY07 captain board in October 2006. If the applicant is selected for promotion to captain by the SSB, his records should be further corrected by promoting him to captain and assigning the appropriate date of rank.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019459
By Public Law 110-252, only eligible children and/or spouses enrolled in DEERS are eligible to receive the transferred benefits and the Soldier must transfer the benefits while a member of the Selected Reserve or a Regular Army Soldier. There is no evidence the applicant took all necessary steps to ensure the adopted child was enrolled in DEERS during the period the applicant was eligible for the transfer and he attempted to transfer the benefit prior to leaving active or Reserve military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019462
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 April 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110019462 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. This form also shows his character of service as "Under Conditions Other Than Honorable." Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019463
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of Item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) ending on 12 September 1968. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Vietnam from 30 March 1966 through on or about 12 September 1968, a period of 2 years, 5 months and 13 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019465
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that the spelling of his last name be changed from "M_____" to "Mc______" on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). _______ _ 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 | 20110019466
A 3rd Infantry Division Casualty Line Report shows he suffered a hip injury as a result of the IED blast and was evacuated to the 10th CSH. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019474
A Standard Form 600 shows he was seen by a physician on 2 January 2004 for a complaint of lower back pain that had been recurring for 2 months. The evidence shows the applicant's chain of command failed to complete and/or submit an LOD investigation and ensure the applicant was properly referred to the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) and Department of Defense (DOD)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019475
If the applicant had transferred her benefits prior to leaving military service she would not have incurred an additional service obligation because she had an approved retirement date on or after 1 September 2009, or on or before 1 June 2010. f. a Soldier must have no adverse action flag and have an honorable discharge to transfer benefits. The advisory opinion points out: * many Soldiers that left the service during the first 90 days of the program were not fully aware of the requirement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019477
The applicant provides, in support of his request, copies of his separation documents, a "buddy statement, two Army medical records, a neurology consultation, civilian physical therapy records, and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and CRSC rating decisions. The evidence of record shows the VA awarded the applicant a rating of 10% service-connected disability (emphasis added) for s/p lumbar strain. The CRSC Division, USA HRC, denied the applicant's request for CRSC based on s/p lumbar...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019480
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 19a (Mailing Address After Separation) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her mailing address after separation as "13xxx Parkxx, Poplar Grove, IL 61065" instead of "90xx Mixxx Cxxxxx, Riverside, CA 92509." The purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019481
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * his middle name as "Neal" instead of "Neil" * his foreign service from 30 June 1969 through 7 August 1971 for 2 years, 1 month, and 7 days instead of 1 year, 1 month, and 7 days * his service in Korea, not Vietnam 2. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows in: a. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his correct middle name.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019483
The applicant states he sustained shrapnel wounds on his right hip during combat action in Belgium. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. There is also no evidence in his service personnel or medical record that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019484
On 9 June 1988, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. The DD Form 214 the applicant was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with a characterization of service of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019486
The applicant requests correction of her records to reflect entitlement to Medical Corps (MC) Incentive Special Pay (ISP) from 1 October 2007 through 30 September 2008. The applicant states she did not receive ISP in October 2007 despite completing her Family Residency in July 2007. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing she requested payment of ISP in the amount of $13,000 per year for the period 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019488
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 October 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110019488 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. Item 27 on the DD Form 214 that he received during the period of service he contends he was wounded shows "None."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019490
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 3 (SSN) of the DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows the entry "xxx-xx-xx9x." The evidence of record confirms the applicant entered active duty and he served under SSN "xxx-xx-xx6x" as listed on his DD Form 398 and DA Form 20, along with the majority of documents and orders in his MPRJ and confirmed in the SSA printout provided by the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019491
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Force of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and the Overseas Service Ribbon. The award may be awarded retroactively to those personnel who were credited with a normal overseas tour completion before 1 August 1981 provided they had an Active Army status on or after 1 August 1981. The evidence of record shows he served in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019494
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) effective 28 July 1972 to reflect the fifth digit of his Social Security number (SSN) as "4." The Board determined the evidence presented is sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the SSN contained in block 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019499
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20100029033, on 9 June 2011. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Unfortunately, the facts and circumstances surrounding his discharge are not present in the available records for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019500
The applicant states her period of service in Afghanistan, 5 April 2005 - 15 June 2005, was omitted from her DD Form 214 by the personnel in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Block 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign ribbons awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 for this period of service shows she was awarded the: * National Defense Service Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Army Service Ribbon * Overseas Service Ribbon 8. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019501
The applicant states: * He disagrees with the CRSC determination that his disability is not combat-related * The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) proceedings that placed him on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) and his final PEB show he was granted permanent disability retirement * His PEB clearly states in item 10d that his disability was incurred in a combat zone (Iraq) or incurred during the performance of duty in combat-related operations (Iraq) * Department of Veterans Affairs...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019503
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 April 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110019503 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * the Board [Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR)] failed to consider his diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the cause of the misconduct that resulted in his reduction in rank * he understands the Board is not an investigative body; however, more than sufficient evidence was submitted with his original request *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019504
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence also showed his chain of command and the PRARNG failed to complete an LOD investigation and properly refer him for PDES processing; c. There was no evidence to show he was properly counseled as to his rights to referral to a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) for the purpose of disability benefits determination as a result of a medical condition acquired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019508
She submits the following documents in support of her application: a. a DD Form 2656, dated 4 May 2011, which shows she elected "children only" coverage, full amount, and indicated she had a spouse; however, this document does not show spousal concurrence and is not notarized; b. a Retiree Account Summary which shows deductions for "spouse only" coverage; and c. a notarized letter, dated 1 May 2012, signed by the applicant and her spouse in which the spouse confirms it was his original...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019510
The applicant provides a copy of a Durable Power of Attorney, dated 5 February 1999; Incapacitation Statement, dated 13 September 2010; the FSM's birth certificate; and his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge). The FSM's available military service records do not contain a copy of his enlistment document. Records show the FSM's DOB was recorded in his official military service records as 2 July 1922.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019513
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). When a Soldier is being processed for separation for reasons other than physical disability, continued performance of assigned duty commensurate with his or her rank or grade until the Soldier is scheduled for separation or retirement indicates that a Soldier is fit. There is insufficient evidence to show the applicant was unable to perform his duties or he was eligible for physical disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019516
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110019516 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected transfer of his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his spouse. In this case, there is no evidence of record or independent evidence provided by the applicant that supports his assertion that he applied to transfer the benefits prior to leaving active duty.