ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011512
He provides: a. a MEDDAC Form 113, this 15 April 1975 Audiometric Evaluation Record shows an "H2" physical profile, secondary to acoustic trauma; b. a VA letter, this 26 May 1987 document informed the applicant that his hearing loss has been rated at 20 percent; c. a VA Rating Decision, dated 27 March 2010, informed the applicant that his impaired hearing had been reevaluated at 30 percent; and d. an HRC letter, dated 24 March 2011, denied the applicant's CRSC request upon reconsideration...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011514
He would have been eligible to transfer the benefits before he retired. The policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments will provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active duty service individual pre-separation or release from active duty counseling on the benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and document accordingly and maintain records for individuals who receive supplemental educational assistance under Public Law...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011516
The applicant states he served in MOS 35M while on active duty, but his DD Form 214 shows he served as an 88M. Orders 301-408, issued by the TXARNG, dated 27 October 2008, ordered the applicant to active duty in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) for a period not to exceed 400 days, effective 25 November 2008. His DD Form 214 shows he completed 1 year and 27 days of net active service this period.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011523
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant states he was having problems with alcohol during his time in the service. 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 | CY2011 | 20110011524
c. He attempted to enroll his two dependent children into the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) system before his retirement date. The evidence of record shows: a. information on the Post 9/11 GI Bill and transfer of entitlements was published in military, public, and social media venues well in advance of the implementation date of 1 August 2009; b. the applicant received counseling on veterans' educational benefits and the Post 9/11 GI Bill transferability option at his pre-retirement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011525
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110011525 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 social security number (SSN) as "X60-42-XXXX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011526
His military record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) in pay grade E-1 on 6 November 1997. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the RA on 6 November 1997. As a result, clemency is not warranted in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011527
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) effective 19 March 1973 to show he is authorized the Parachutist Badge (Basic). Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the awards received by units serving in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011529
The applicant requests an expedited correction of his records as follows: a. to show he was promoted to colonel (COL) by the Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAGC) Promotion Selection Board (PSB) with an appropriate date of rank with entitlement to back pay and allowances; b. to remove the rater's narrative comments from his 2003 officer evaluation report (OER) and provide appropriate instructions to any PSB (including any appropriate special selection boards (SSBs); c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011533
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The applicant requests correction of her effective date on her Dental Additional Special Pay (DASP) agreement to coincide with her date of entry on active duty of 14 June 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adjusting the Dental Additional Special Pay agreements effective 25 August 2009 and 25 August 2010 to read 14 June 2009 and 14 June 2010...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011534
General Orders Number 12775 issued by Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division on 7 October 1969 awarded the applicant the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). He had served 1 year, 7 months, and 6 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Purple Heart, and the Air Medal. The applicant served in three campaigns while in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011536
On 28 July 1986, the applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13, for a personality disorder. It states a Soldier may be separated for personality disorders that interfere with assignment to or performance of duty. Notwithstanding that the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13, for a personality disorder, there is no evidence in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011537
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The applicant states: * he was advised by the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) to apply to this Board * the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) website only lists his name and no further information * his wife's name should be listed on the TEB site * he has a Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Certificate of Eligibility stating he and other eligible persons were approved for 36 months of benefits under the Reserve Educational...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011539
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He states he sustained a gunshot wound to his right arm while serving in Vietnam. Although the VA awarded him a service-connected disability for the gunshot wound to his right forearm, his record contains no evidence and he has not provided sufficient evidence to show that the wound was a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011544
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show in block 12c that he completed 2 years and 9 months of net active service. The applicant served 11 months and 5 days of active service before he went AWOL and 2 months and 15 days of active service after his period of AWOL, which totals 1 year, 1 month and 19 days of net active service. The applicant was AWOL for a period of 2 years and 1 month, which is not creditable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011545
However, there is no evidence in his available military personnel records nor sufficient corroborating evidence provided by him which shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, that the wound required treatment by medical personnel, and that the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. In the absence of evidence showing the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for such wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011547
He states prior to his retirement from active duty, he submitted an on-line application with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requesting transfer of his Post-9/11GI Bill benefits to his dependents; however, the VA database does not reflect this information. His record is absent of documentation which shows he completed the TEB application on the DOD Transferability Application Website prior to his retirement date. He requested correction of his records to show he transferred his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011549
She has served in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and on active duty for 34 years. As she was age 55 and she lacked the required NCO Education System (NCOES) course for promotion consideration to SGM which was completion of the USASMC; therefore, she had been ineligible for consideration by the promotion board, and her name was removed from the promotion list. The evidence of record shows the applicant was 55 years of age and was not an SMC graduate when she was erroneously considered for and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011561
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to individuals who served in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds sustained as the result of hostile action on 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011564
The applicant requests that he be granted promotion reconsideration by special selection boards (SSBs) to the rank of lieutenant colonel (LTC) under the criteria used by the board that failed to select him for promotion. The memorandum notifying the applicant of the disapproval informed the applicant, in effect, that there was no evidence of a material error in his records at the time the selection boards considered his records because his degrees were present in his records for the boards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011575
He was honorably retired in the rank of SFC (pay grade E-6) on 28 February 1961. The evidence shows he was promoted to the rank of SFC, pay grade E-6, on 19 May 1944. There is no evidence to show he was ever promoted to the pay grade of E-7.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011579
The applicant's unit was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and he is entitled to have that award added to his DD Form 214 at this time. A review of the applicant's records also shows he had "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his period of service and his records contain no derogatory information that would serve to disqualify him for the AGCM (1st Award). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011582
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This regulation has historically stated that items 1 and 3 of the DD Form 214 will contain the name and SSN taken from the Soldier's personnel record. Although the applicant provided a copy of his Social Security card issued on 30 November 2010 that shows his current SSN as "xxx-7x-7xxx," it appears he used the wrong SSN at the time of his enlistment and continued to use this number throughout his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011584
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the CIB. _______ 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 | 20110011588
There is no evidence of record that shows he was recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal with V Device, that an appropriate authority approved such recommendation, or that this award was announced in orders. Therefore, he is entitled to three 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011591
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart and correction of item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) to show he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) for 1 year, 9 months, and 24 days. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the DD Form 214 he was issued shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011595
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his character of service as "honorable" vice "entry-level status." The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was released from IADT under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 4, by reason of expiration of term of service with an entry-level status character of service. The evidence of record shows the applicant entered IADT on 1 October 1987...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011596
There are no orders in his MPRJ awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge. The first name on the orders for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge does not match the applicant's first name and does not show a middle name or initial as shown on his DD Form 4, DD Form 214, and throughout his MPRJ. The orders awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge should be amended to show his correct first name as shown on his DD Form 4 and DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011597
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * he served in Vietnam * award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) and Vietnam Service Medal * his name as "C___DE B____ B____" instead of "C___DIE B____, JR." 2. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * item 1 (Name (Last, First, Middle Initial) and Service Number), his name as "C___DIE B____, JR." * item 31 (Foreign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011598
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. The facts that the applicant sustained an injury while serving on active duty in the Republic of Vietnam and that he receives compensation, in part, for this injury are not in question. Absent evidence which conclusively shows that the applicant sustained wounds or injuries as a result of hostile...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011600
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Medical Badge is awarded to medical department personnel (colonel and below) who are assigned or attached to a medical unit of company or smaller size that is organic to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size which is engaged in active ground combat. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded a medical personnel MOS and he served as a Medical Specialist with the 93rd Engineer Battalion in Vietnam. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011601
The applicant requests his service in Operation Joint Endeavor/Guard, Army Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal be annotated on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). There is no evidence he served on active duty during a period authorized for award of the National Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011604
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show awards of the: * Joint Service Commendation Medal * overseas service bar * Meritorious Unit Commendation * Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation * Korea Defense Service Medal 2. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 31 (Foreign Service) that he served in Korea from 17 December 1967 to 24 January 1969; b. item 38 (Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011605
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "xxx-xx-xxx8" as shown on his Social Security card instead of "xxx-xx-xxx0." Item 3 (Social Security Number) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows a number different from that used in his military records. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant's SSN during the period of his active duty service was the same as the SSN shown on his Social...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011607
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as xxx-8x-xxxx. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show the same number as on his REFRAD orders. ____________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 | 20110011608
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show all the awards to which he is entitled, including the Army Good Conduct Medal. His DD Form 214 for the period ending 21 January 1969 shows award of the National Defense Service Medal. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011609
On 20 March 2004, he was honorably discharged in the rank of sergeant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 4, for completion of required active service. This table states that RE code 3 will be assigned when a Soldier's record indicates (for current enlistment period) that he/she is ineligible for or otherwise denied immediate reenlistment; has a declination of continued service statement; has (not met) grade and service criteria in Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011610
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. A later revision of the regulation governing preparation of the DD Form 214 provided for recording Vietnam service in the "Remarks" section of the form. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 32 of his DD Form 214 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011612
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 11 September 1969 to show his date of entry on active duty as 18 April 1967. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. His time spent in the USAR DEP is not active duty time; therefore, the entry of 22 May 1967 is correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011613
The regulation also directed that commanders would not take action prescribed in this chapter in lieu of disciplinary action, required that the diagnosis concluded the disorder was so severe that the Soldiers ability to function in the military environment was significantly impaired, and stated that separation for personality disorder was not appropriate when separation was warranted under chapter 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, or 15; Army Regulation 604-10 (Military Personnel Security...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011614
BOARD DATE: 8 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110011614 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records by awarding him constructive service credit for his civilian work experience prior to being commissioned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011615
He states he reenlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) for 6 years for the SLRP on 13 July 2001. He provides the following: * USAR Command (USARC) Form 28-R (Notice of Indebtedness), dated 1 November 2006 * DD Form 2789 (Waiver/Remission of Indebtedness Application), dated 23 January 2007, with a self-authored statement * enlistment/reenlistment documents * information paper, dated 14 November 2006, subject: Waiver and Remission or Cancellation of Indebtedness * extract of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011619
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. 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. On 4 June 1990, the applicant's commander notified the applicant of his intention to recommend him for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011620
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. 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 | CY2011 | 20110011622
The applicant requests award of the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Bronze Star Medal is awarded for heroism and for meritorious achievement or service in military operations against an armed enemy. __________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 | 20110011624
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the highest grade held as specialist (SPC)/E-4 and relief from the 6-year barring statute in order to receive payment for severance pay at the rate for pay grade E-4. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) states to enter the grade in which the enlisted Soldier was serving at the time of separation in item 4a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) and the pay grade in item 4b (Pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011625
There is no other evidence contained in the applicant's records related to a request for a hardship separation. On 9 May 1972, in an endorsement to the applicant's request for discharge his intermediate commander stated the applicant had served honorably in Vietnam and Okinawa. However, on 19 May 1972 he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial, with issuance of a DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011629
On 7 October 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive a UOTHC discharge. If a Soldier is found unfit because of physical disability, this regulation provides for disposition of the Soldier according to applicable laws and regulations. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant failed to provide any evidence which shows he had an unfitting medical condition or should have been referred to the Army PDES...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011630
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He states his DD Form 214 shows the last digit of his SSN as "7," but it should show "9." The evidence of record shows the last digit of his SSN was recorded incorrectly on a DA Form 2139 and this error was transcribed onto his DD Form 214 for the period ending 19 May 1967.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011632
In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood if his request were approved he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 10 March 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge and determined he was properly and equitably discharged. However, at the time the applicant was discharged an undesirable discharge was appropriate.