ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022902
The applicant requests transfer of his educational benefits under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his daughters. At the time of his retirement, there was no readily available knowledge that all dependents eligible for the transfer of educational benefits had to be listed on the TEB site in order to transfer the benefits to them after retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022903
The applicant requests approval of Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) under the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his family members. Therefore, as a matter of equity, his record should be corrected to show he applied to transfer his education benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill to all his eligible family members prior to his retirement on 20 October 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022904
His Enlisted Record Brief, dated 10 August 2009, shows the Meritorious Service Medal listed among his awards and decorations. There is no evidence he was awarded three Meritorious Service Medals. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award) to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022905
He states he was deployed to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian from November 1999 through June 2000, but it is not reflected on his DD Form 214. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the Kosovo Campaign Medal with one bronze service star and the Driver and Mechanic Badge for wheeled vehicles (Driver - W) to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022906
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of the reentry (RE) code on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) from "NA" to an appropriate RE code. The RE code is governed by Army Regulation 601-210 (Active and Reserve Components Enlistment Program) which determines Regular Army and U.S. Army Reserve reentry eligibility and provides regulatory guidance on the RE codes.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022908
The Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea from 28 July 1954 to a date to be determined by the Secretary of Defense. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to award the applicant the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022913
On 30 March 2012, by letter, officials at HRC notified the applicant that there were no VA rating decision or medical records in his claim to confirm how each disability occurred. Incurring disabilities while in a theater of operations or in training exercises is not, in and of itself, sufficient to grant a military retiree CRSC. The applicant has submitted evidence to show his right shoulder and left ankle injuries are service-related.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022914
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was separated from active duty due to a physical disability. The applicant's DD Form 4, dated 15 June 2011, shows he enlisted in the ARNG of the United States and KYARNG for a period of 3 years. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before he or she can be medically retired or separated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022917
The applicant, through civilian counsel, requests that the Board exercise clemency and upgrade his bad conduct discharge (BCD). Counsel requests that the Board exercise clemency and upgrade the applicant's BCD. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022918
The applicant provides: * two NGB Forms 89 * two appointment orders * two NGB Forms 337 (Oaths of Office) * NGB Form 62E (Application for Federal Recognition as an ARNG Officer or Warrant Officer and Appointment as a Reserve Commissioned Officer or Warrant Officer of the Army in the ARNG of the United States) * NGB Special Orders CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. On 19 July 2012, the applicant completed an NGB Form 62E requesting Federal recognition as a CPT with appointment as a Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022927
His DD Form 214 that shows on 5 March 2011 the applicant was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 4, upon completion of his required active service. He was assigned a Separation Program Designator (SPD) Code of JBK (completion of required active service) and an RE code of "3." The SPD code JBK is to be used for RA Soldiers ineligible for, barred from, or otherwise denied reenlistment that are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022935
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 July 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120022935 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Forms 214 for the periods ending on 21 December 1969 and 10 January 1973 to show his DOB as "XX July XXXX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022943
A review of the available records fails to show that the applicant had any other military service other than the service shown on his DD Form 214 dated 27 December 1970. The available evidence does not show that he is authorized the Combat Action Badge or was ever awarded the Combat Action Ribbon. _______ _ _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 | CY2012 | 20120022944
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) with the last three digits as "164" vice "604." The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his SSN with the last three digits as "604" upon his enlistment in the USAR DEP and the RA. _______ _ 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022945
The evidence of record shows the applicant recorded his DOB as 5 May 1951 upon his enlistment and used this DOB throughout his military service. However, this Board action will be filed in his military records so a record of his DOB as shown on his birth certificate will be on hand. _______ _ 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 | CY2012 | 20120022949
At the time he did not think the wound was serious enough to merit a Purple Heart. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action, that he was treated for such wound, or that it was made a matter of official record. ____________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 | CY2012 | 20120022950
His USAF record may contain records pertaining to his Army service; however, this Board does not have access to USAF records. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. ___________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022951
On 25 February 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed the issuance of a discharge under other than honorable conditions. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. The applicant requests an upgrade of his "general discharge" to honorable; however, evidence of record shows his service was characterized as "under conditions other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022952
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to: * show in Item 6 (Date of Rank) the entry 21 March 1968 * delete from Item 30 (Remarks) the entry "Item 11c (Reason and Authority for Discharge): Discharge because of not meeting medical fitness standards at the time of induction" 2. His DD Form 214 shows in: * Item 6 the entry 21 March 1967 * Item 11c - Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5, SPN 375 * Item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022953
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against and enemy or as a result of hostile action. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. Regrettably, in the absence of documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022955
The accident was not taken into consideration during his court-martial or subsequent discharge. 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. He was discharged based on his request for separation in lieu of court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022956
The applicant states: * it is his preference to have the VSM with proper bronze service stars as opposed to the AFEM * he also desires the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * upon arrival and when he left Vietnam, they were in a full-scale war, nothing expeditionary about it * he is also entitled to the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation along with the Army Good Conduct Medal and maybe a host of other unit citations * he held military occupational...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022958
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) to honorable. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army acting through the ABCMR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022961
His record contains a DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data), dated 17 July 1964, that shows his SSN as "xxx-xx-x7xx." Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as shown on his Social Security card. ____________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 | CY2012 | 20120022965
The applicant provides: * Orders 262-0196 (retirement) and Orders 271-0100 (amendment) * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Dismissal of charges memorandum and acknowledgement memorandum * Multiple DA Forms 4187 (Personnel Action) of absent without leave (AWOL), present for duty (PDY), and deletion of erroneous entries * Standard Form (SF) 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care) * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Disability Evaluation System Proposed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022966
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her military records to show she elected to decline participation in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her military records to show she elected to decline participation in the SBP because she does not now and never has had a spouse. The available evidence clearly shows that the applicant was not married at the time of her physical disability retirement from the U.S. Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022967
The advisory official recommended approval of the applicant's request to adjust her date of rank to LTC to 15 January 2010, based on NGB Policy Memorandum #04-0025, dated 1 September 2004. NGB Memorandum, subject: Clarification of the Policy to Promote DA Select Mobilized Officers at Maximum TIG (NGB-ARH Memorandum #04-0025), dated 1 September 2004, states in paragraph 3 that ARNG officers recommended for promotion to the grades of CPT through LTC under the provisions of Title 10, U.S....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022968
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 1 July 2010 to show his total prior inactive service as 1 year and 18 days. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 1 July 2010 to reflect his total prior inactive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022969
The notification stated he could: * submit a rebuttal with supporting documents to show how he either successfully overcame the reason for the show-cause proceedings or a statement explaining his past actions/behavior * submit a request for discharge in lieu of elimination or apply for retirement in lieu of elimination, if otherwise eligible * submit matters for the AGDRB to consider if he requested retirement as the AGDRB would make a recommendation pertaining to the highest grade in which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022971
In his request for discharge, he indicated he understood that if his request for discharge was accepted, he would normally be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022973
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. At the time the applicant enlisted he provided the SSN that is reflected on his DD Form 214 and all other documents contained in his military record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022976
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. 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 completed on or after 27 August 1940; for the first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022982
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was authorized the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) (VCM). The applicant states the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) is listed on his DD Form 214. ___________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 | CY2012 | 20120022984
This research confirmed that DFAS did not receive an annuity application from her mother or a written claim for the annuity within 6 years of the FSM's death. As such, and only as a matter of equity, the FSM's records should be corrected to show his widow, the applicant's deceased mother, made a timely request for payment of the SBP annuity based on the FSM's death and her request was received and processed by DFAS shortly after the FSM's death. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022985
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 August 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120022985 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable or a general discharge. _____________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 | CY2012 | 20120022986
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election for spouse coverage was suspended on 27 February 2001 and that he be refunded SBP premiums for the period 27 February 2001 through 11 July 2006. The evidence of record shows he was divorced on 27 February 2001. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he submitted a request in March 2001 to suspend his SBP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022988
d. Counsel states that the applicant submitted a third application for appeal in June 2012, which included additional medical records and documentation. On his appeal, he again claimed 10 days hospitalization and two ADLs due to other traumatic injury. The TSGLI program was established by Congress to provide relief to Soldiers and their families after suffering a traumatic injury.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022994
At the time, policy guidance allowed promotion off the recommended lists for Soldiers who were granted a waiver, but only if the Soldier was currently deployed. He was promoted to SFC on 14 July 2010; however, since he did not complete his required NCOES until 18 December 2011 his promotion was revoked. The evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to SFC on 1 July 2010; however, he did not complete the required NCOES course within the prescribed period of time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022997
The applicant applied for disability compensation from the VA for injuries received while deployed and was awarded 50% compensation in July 2008. c. The Medical Fitness Standards for Retention memorandum was sent via certified mail to the applicant. He had filed for and received compensation from the VA in spite of not having a PEB prior to his discharge. He applied for and was awarded a 50% service-connected disability rating from the VA in July 2008.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022999
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 25 January 2006 to show: * two periods of deployed service * two awards of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * his name as Leon Cxxxxx-Lxxxx instead of Fxxxxxxxxx Lxxx Cxxxxx-Lxxxx 2. PO 302-04, issued by the 336th Finance Command, dated 29 October 2003, awarded him the ARCOM for meritorious service during the period 8 December 2002 to 7 December 2003. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120023002
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 August 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120023002 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR), paragraph U5375.B.3.b, states additional temporary storage or storage in transit (SIT) may not be authorized/approved when a member elects to have a home built while other housing is available. The JFTR clearly states additional temporary storage is not authorized when a member elects to have a home built while other housing is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120023003
The FSM's military record is not available to the Board for review. The FSM's WD AGO Form 55 (Honorable Discharge from the Army of the United States) shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 22 December 1941. She provides a handwritten synopsis of the FSM's military service apparently written by a representative of the Red Cross that indicates he: * served 5 months of duty in Australia * was transferred to New Guinea * performed front line duty in the medical department at Buna *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120023006
Additionally, he requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 18 November 1986, the unit commander notified the applicant of his intent to recommend him for separation from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b, for patterns of misconduct. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he ever presented or used the SSN of "xxx-xx-xx84"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120023007
The applicant requests correction of his 1971 under other than honorable conditions discharge to a medical discharge. It provides for medical evaluation boards (MEB's), which are convened to document a Soldier's medical status and duty limitations insofar as duty is affected by the Soldier's status. Army Regulation 635-40 provides guidance on processing through the PDES, which includes the convening of an MEB to document a Soldier's medical status and duty limitations insofar as duty is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120023010
He provides eyewitness statements from fellow Soldiers attesting the applicant ignored his own two wounds to treat wounded Soldiers on 30 June 1970. There is no evidence of record which shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Regrettably, in the absence of corroborating evidence showing he was wounded as a result of friendly fire in Vietnam, the eyewitness statements provided by the applicant are not sufficient as a basis for awarding the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120023011
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-XXX8" instead of "XXX-XX-XXX6." The DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) created upon his entry on active duty lists his SSN as "XXX-XX-XXX6."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120023013
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 25 (Education and Training Completed) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show Jungle Warfare Training instead of USATSCH (U.S. Army Transportation School) Stevedore Course. The applicant states, in effect, his DD Form 214 does not show Jungle Warfare Training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120023014
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, item 23a of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his correct MOS. Therefore, item 25 of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the complete MOS designation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120023018
There are no orders in his records showing award of the Bronze Star Medal. Regrettably, in the absence of orders, there is insufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. _______ _ 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 | CY2012 | 20120023019
The applicant states: * prior to his Vietnam service he had excellent service * Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) issues were present during his service in Vietnam that led to the accident and his court-martial 3. There is no evidence in the available record that shows the applicant was diagnosed with PTSD or any other mental condition prior to his discharge. b. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.