ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010037
The applicant requests Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Docket Number AR20090008584 and all related files, and his current application be permanently removed from the restricted portion of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). Evidence shows the 28 October 2009 ABCMR administrative letter and his application with related documents are filed in the restricted portion of his AMHRR. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010038
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 15 May 1972, he was discharged under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness due to frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with military authorities. There is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010042
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, there is insufficient evidence to support this claim. Absent any evidence of record or independent evidence provided by him to corroborate his claim that the NJP action and reduction were unjust, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support granting the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010044
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal and Combat Action Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal from item 13 of his 30 June 2005 DD Form 214; and b. adding the following awards to item 13 of his 30 June 2005 DD Form 214: * Iraq Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010045
The applicant states he performed honorably until a new commanding officer was assigned to his unit about January 1975. He continues to do what he can for himself and his boys to be a respectable citizen in the community. Therefore, the SPD code assigned at the time of his discharge was correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010049
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to a general discharge. On 25 August 1964, he was notified by his immediate commander that discharge action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Unfitness), by reason of unfitness.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010052
The applicant requests an exception to policy to transfer educational benefits under the Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his family members. The advisory official recommended granting relief to the applicant because he had transferred 4 months of benefits to his dependent prior to his retirement and he is eligible to transfer additional benefits in his retirement. On 22 June 2009, the Department of Defense (DOD) established the criteria for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010054
However, his records contain: a. A duly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 9 November 1987 in accordance with chapter 3 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) as a result of a court-martial with a bad conduct discharge. As a result, his record of service was not satisfactory and is insufficiently meritorious to warrant upgrading his discharge to either a general, under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010055
d. An official at the Army Education Services office informed him he could not transfer his educational benefits because he was retired and no longer eligible for the option. d. The advisory official states the applicant is not eligible to transfer benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability program to his dependents because public law limits eligibility to transfer unused benefits to those members of the U.S. Armed Forces who were serving on active duty or as a member of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010056
It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. The DD Form 214 is a snapshot in time and is a reflection of the applicant's record of Active Army service at the time of his release from active duty. Since it appears his address changed after he was released from active duty, there is no basis for granting his request to change his address on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010058
The applicant states: * His late spouse, the FSM, was never notified that she had to make an election of retirement benefits; she died at age 46 * Although she kept meticulous records, there was no reference to a retirement letter or retirement election * Upon contacting the Michigan and the Georgia Army National Guard (MIARNG/GAARNG), there was no validation that she received her 20-year letter * Officials in both states indicated that mistakes were often made in recording retirement points...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010064
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show this award. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010066
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 December 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120010066 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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) shown as xxx-x4-xxxx instead of xxx-x8-xxxx. His record contains: * An undated DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) that lists his SSN as xxx-x4-xxxx * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 26 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010069
The applicant requests correction of his record to allow him to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits. The advisory official recommended disapproval of the applicant's request to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits because he did not provide evidence showing he attempted to transfer benefits prior to leaving military service and/or that he was given false information about the rules of transferring education benefits. The evidence of record does not support the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010072
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. In his appeal, he attested: a. he had been in Korea for 25 months. Paragraph 2-4 of this regulation states that once a document is placed in the AMHRR it becomes a permanent part of that file and will not be removed from that file or moved to another part of the file unless directed by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records, the Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board, Army Appeals Board, Chief of Appeals and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010073
The applicant states: * He received a clemency discharge issued pursuant to Presidential Proclamation Number 4313 (PP 4313) * He went into the Army at age 17 * He served in Germany and Vietnam * He got hepatitis C while he was in the Army and has been suffering 32 years * He needs treatment at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) because he cant get insurance 3. On 2 October 1971, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010074
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * his foreign service in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) * the individual and unit awards he is entitled to for his service in OIF, including the Purple Heart 2. On 19 May 2005, he was discharged accordingly. The evidence of record shows he served in Afghanistan from 23 September 2004 through 1 November 2004; a period of service already annotated on his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010075
d. Part Va (Performance and Potential Evaluation)(Evaluate the Rated Officer's Performance During the Rating Period and His/Her Potential for Promotion), the rater placed an "X" in the "Unsatisfactory Performance, Do Not Promote" block. c. Paragraph 2-19 states that when an officer is officially relieved of duties and a relief-for-cause report is subsequently prepared (paragraph 3-58), relief-for-cause reports require referral to the rated officer. As a result, his rater directed the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010076
The applicant states his promotion packet was submitted in November 2010 with eligibility in March/April 2011; however, his promotion was not granted until October 2011 even though he was occupying a CPT position as a company commander with an effective date of 12 September 2010. The UMR's provided by the applicant show he was occupying a CPT position effective 21 January 2010. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010080
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 "xx7-xx-xxxx" instead of "xx9-xx-xxxx." Several documents in the applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File, bearing his last name and SSN show the last name and SSN he claims is correct. The applicant's SSN appears as "xx7-xx-xxxx" on his SF 88 that was completed upon his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010085
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He requested consideration of his case by a board of officers, personal appearance before the board, and representation by military counsel. On 4 November 1982, the separation authority approved the separation action and directed the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct, frequent incidents of discreditable nature with civil or military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010087
The applicant requests her general discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 8 May 1995, her commander notified her he was initiating action to discharge her under the provisions of chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) for unsatisfactory performance with a general discharge under honorable conditions. She acknowledged she understood: * she was ineligible to apply for enlistment in the Army for 2 years after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010099
15. his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 4 February 1972 under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, in lieu of trial by a court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Although an honorable or a general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge was considered appropriate at the time the applicant was discharged. The applicant was not discharged because of his accident.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010102
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 10 October 2003 to show his foreign service time and award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The Iraq Campaign Medal period of eligibility is on or after 19 March 2003 to 31 December 2011. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 12f of his DD Form 214 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010103
His DD Form 214 does not show award of the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. In the absence of evidence to show he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, treated for such wound/injury, and the injury/wound was made a matter of official record, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010104
The applicant provides a psychiatric evaluation, discharge summary, and DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). 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 Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010106
During this interview, the applicant stated his AWOL was due to family issues. 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 record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010107
There is no evidence of record and the applicant provides insufficient evidence to show he had any medical issues during the period of service under review. Thus, the applicant's service during the period under review did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel and he is not entitled to an honorable or general discharge. The ABCMR does not grant requests for discharge upgrades solely for the purpose of making an applicant eligible for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010113
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 2 September 1986, he was discharged under honorable conditions (general) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct (patterns of misconduct). There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010114
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 December 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120010114 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010119
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence the applicant submitted is not sufficient to show an error exists or to change the DOB shown 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 | 20120010122
On 27 March 1979, his immediate commander advised him that he intended to initiate action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of paragraph 5-31 (Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP)) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) by reason of failing to meet and maintain acceptable standards, lack of minimum self-discipline to handle personal affairs and to perform his duties as a Soldier, and incidents of minor misconduct prejudicial to the good order and discipline. On...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010126
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He acknowledged he understood if his discharge request were approved he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions. On 8 May 2007, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request to upgrade his discharge under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010127
There is no evidence of record that shows he participated in Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada in 1983. Qualifying service for this award includes participation in Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada during the period 23 October 1983 through 21 November 1983. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Since there is no evidence of record and he provided no evidence that shows he participated in Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada in 1983, there is no basis for granting his requests.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010129
The evidence of record shows upon his induction into the Army of the United States, the applicant listed his SSN as "xx-xx-8284." Therefore, lacking convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed that the applicant's military service records, including the DD Form 214, was correct at the time and there is insufficient evidence to grant him relief in this case. This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion regarding the difference in the SSN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010133
The applicant provides: * Certificate of Birth * Marriage License * Certificate of Death * Honorable Discharge documentation COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows the FSM listed the spelling of his first name as "xxRxxx" upon his induction. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the first name "xxNxxx" from item 1 of his DD Form 214 and replacing it with the FSM's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010134
A review of his record shows all documents bearing a DOB show the date 3 March 1926. A review of the FSM's record shows his DOB was recorded as 3 March 1926 throughout his military service. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in the FSM's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010141
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Bosnia-Herzegovina and award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this service medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the current entry from item 12f of his DD Form 214 and adding the entry "0000...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010143
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show all of the awards, decorations, and training he may be entitled to and has successfully completed. The Iraq Campaign Medal period of eligibility is on or after 19 March 2003 to 31 December 2011. The DFAS information is accepted as sufficient evidence with which to amend item 18 of the applicant's DD Form 214 to show he served a tour of duty in Kuwait/Iraq from 6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010145
The applicant requests the following changes to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 30 June 2011: * add the Defense Superior Service Medal * change the Meritorious Service Medal to reflect four awards * change item 19b (Nearest Relative) to his daughter (as shown on his application) 2. Orders he provided show he was awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010150
Records showed the applicant had a back disability which pre-existed his service. However, the VA examiner stated he did not receive treatment from the VA for this claimed condition. Service-connection for VA purposes means the VA has determined that the disability was incurred or aggravated during military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010154
On 28 September 1988, the unit commander notified the applicant of his intent to process him for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, by reason of misconduct abuse of illegal drugs. On 18 November 1988, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct abuse of illegal drugs, and directed the applicant receive a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010158
It limits the eligibility to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to those members of the Armed Forces who were serving on active duty or as a member of the Selected Reserve on or after 1 August 2009 and who have 6 years of eligible service regardless of the reason for separation. The applicant was released from active duty for retirement on 28 February 2009 prior to the beginning date of eligibility to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010163
Additionally, on 23 August 2001, the applicant's immediate commander notified him that she was initiating action to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12(c), for misconduct commission of a serious offense. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which disqualify the Soldier from further military service. The applicant failed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010183
BOARD DATE: 4 January 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120010183 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) sets forth the basic policy for the separation of enlisted personnel. The applicant was not diagnosed with PTSD during his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010184
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 AR20110020632 on 18 April 2012. During the original review of the case, the Board found no evidence of the applicant's service in Somalia or evidence that she was awarded the AFEM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010186
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: * the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM), Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA), and Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) * an entry in item 18 (Remarks) documenting his service in Honduras and El Salvador 2. His final DD Form 214 shows no foreign service in item 12f; however, he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010187
As an example: * One medical document focused on his right ankle and nothing else when he was actually unconscious and requiring to be carried off the battlefield on a stretcher with several other injuries * Another medical document shows he was conscious upon being admitted to the 17th Field Hospital to conceal the facts about the incident that inflicted numerous casualties on his company * Another document shows his diagnosis as severe contusion to the right ankle caused by a falling rock...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010188
He did not require any psych medications during the hospitalization and did not report any PTSD symptoms. The discharge note stated he was not reporting any PTSD symptoms at that time. Although he carried a diagnosis, at various times, of PTSD, Anxiety Disorder, and/or Adjustment Disorder, he almost routinely denied symptoms of the above and was not interested in treatment for same.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010189
The applicant states: * He served in Vietnam as infantryman from August 1969 to June 1970; he was assigned as a platoon sergeant to A Company, 3rd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade * Between August and October 1969, he was wounded; his unit received small arms fire during a patrol; he dropped to the ground near a rock when a bullet hit the rock next to his hand and fragments injured his hand * After the shooting stopped, a medic examined his wound and gave him a topical...