ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000216
The applicant requests removal of the reason for his discharge from his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 29 July 1993. The EPSBD further found the applicant did meet retention standards under the provisions of Army Regulation 40-501, chapter 3, and recommended his separation from military service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-11, for separation of personnel who...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000223
Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * Army Commendation Medal * National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award) * Humanitarian Service Medal * Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" Device * Army Service Ribbon * Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (2nd Award) * two overseas service bars * Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-W Bar c. Item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000228
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * Certificate of Marriage * two Certificates of Live Birth * Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (Twenty-Year Letter), dated 22 October 1998 * Orders 03-198-00101, dated 17 July 2003 * Certificate of Death, certified 10 July 2008 * DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty), dated 31 October 2008 * Army Reserve Personnel Command (ARPC) Form 249-E (Chronological...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000230
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Southwest Asia Service Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm in the designated area on or after 2 August 1990 to 30 November 1995. Since there is no evidence the applicant served in Southwest Asia, she does not meet the eligibility criteria for any of these awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000233
The applicant states his DD Form 214 shows he served in Iraq from 27 August 2007 through 12 September 2007. The evidence of record also shows he enlisted in the DEP on 27 August 2007. Therefore, the date of his DEP service should also be corrected in Item 18 of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000239
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 23 June 1965, the applicant's immediate commander recommended the applicant's discharge from military service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness). The applicant had gone AWOL and been apprehended.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000272
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. His available record contains no documentation that shows the SSN he used throughout his period of military service. The applicant provides his social security card, which shows his SSN as XXX-XX-4540; however, his available record contains no documentation, and he has not provided documentation, which confirms the date he assumed this SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000274
BOARD DATE: 16 April 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130000274 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states, in effect, that while the Army contends that it cannot change his DOR they already have changed it from 1 July 2007 to 27 November 2007. He also states he was informed at the time he transferred to the Army from the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR) that he would receive a DOR that was effective the date he was sworn in, which was 1 August 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000291
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The evidence of record shows the applicant was convicted by a general court-martial and he received a BCD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000299
The applicant requests that he be granted an additional 10 percent disability rating for his shaving profile. On 10 December 1986, the ABCMR denied the applicant's request. _______ _ _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 | CY2013 | 20130000309
The applicant provides: * Memorandum issued by the U.S. Army Human Resources command (HRC), subject: Army Concurrence for the I Marine Expeditionary Force Navy Unit Commendation, dated 5 March 2010 * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) of the Bronze Star Medal with narrative * Army Commendation Medal Certificate CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to members who have served in direct support of OIF. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000310
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 and retirement orders, physical disability information report, and acceptance notification of E-7 promotion. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1372 (grade on retirement physical disability, members of the Armed Forces), states unless entitled to a higher retired grade under some other provision of law, any member of an armed force who is retired for physical disability under section 1201 or 1204 of this title, or whose name is placed on the temporary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000323
On 28 July 1986, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, by reason of misconduct - commission of a serious offense. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. Although an under other than honorable conditions discharge was normally appropriate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000326
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) show award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) and his service in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) from 21 May 1995 to 22 March 2000. His DD Form 214 should show his honorable service in the USAR. Since he served in the USAR after his period of active duty, there is no basis for correcting his DD Form 214 to show this service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000327
The PEB rated his conditions under VASRD Codes 5242 (degenerative arthritis) and Codes 8599/8520 (radiculopathy) and awarded a 10% disability rating for each condition. The PEB should have rated the back pain at 20%. The PEB should have rated his back pain at 20%.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000331
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He was informed that they received a reply from NGB in August 2012 which stated he would have to appeal to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). He also provides eight claims packets addressed to the VA, each dated 12 December 2012, containing numerous medical/personnel documents as notice of disagreement for service-connected for: * injury to right elbow * tinnitus and hearing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000340
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Government of Kuwait was approved on 9 November 1995 and is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in the Persian Gulf War between 2 August 1990 and 31 August 1993. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000342
The Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. Based on his period of service in Vietnam and campaign participation, he is entitled to the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000343
The applicant requests award of the Vietnam Service Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show this award. The applicants records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 13 April 1966. However, there is insufficient evidence that shows his service was in direct support of operations in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000346
The applicant requests, through his Member of Congress, reconsideration of his previous request for correction of the characterization of service shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) from "bad conduct discharge" to "honorable discharge." 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000347
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence shows the SSN shown on the applicant's social security card was properly entered in his record during his military service. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show the SSN shown on his social security card. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by replacing the SSN entered on his DD Form 214 with the SSN shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000348
The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. On 30 January 1946, the Acting The Adjutant General wrote a letter to the FSM wherein he informed the FSM that a review of his military records indicated that he was entitled to the following awards, which he could have added to his discharge certificate by presenting it to the Demobilized Personnel Records Branch in St. Louis, Missouri: * PH with OLC * Good Conduct Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * American Theater...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000349
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge. The applicant's request that his undesirable discharge be upgraded was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. The applicant was 18 years of age at the time of his enlistment and 21 years of age at the time of his offenses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000350
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant's DD Form 398 lists his DOB as 31 March xxx, which is the DOB that is listed on his birth certificate. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from his DD Form 214 the current DOB entry and replacing it with the DOB as it is listed on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000352
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to honorable. 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. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000353
BOARD DATE: 23 July 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130000353 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) as "xxx-x-xxx7" instead of "xxx-xx-xxx1." Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000355
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending on 30 June 2004, to add the: * Meritorious Service Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars * overseas service bar (2nd Award) 2. The applicant states, in effect, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Afghanistan Campaign Medal were approved after his retirement. His DD Form 214 shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000356
The applicant requests correction of his uncharacterized discharge to an honorable discharge. The commanding officer recommended his discharge, the separation authority so directed, and the applicant was discharged with uncharacterized service on 17 May 1993. b. Paragraph 5-11 states Soldiers who were not medically qualified under procurement medical fitness standards when accepted for enlistment or who became medically disqualified under these standards prior to entrance on active duty,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000358
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000361
The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. The available evidence show that at the time of the FSM's discharge on 27 March 1946, his rank was PVT, which is reflected on his WD AGO Form 53-55. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows the FSM held the rank of SGT at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000363
On 12 July 1973, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. However, his records contain a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 12 July 1973 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. ____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000367
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his REFRAD shows he was awarded the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with two stars * Army Commendation Medal 5. The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000368
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The only documents in his records showing the contested SSN are his DD Form 214 and his letter orders discharging him from the USAR in 1969. _______ _ __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 | CY2013 | 20130000369
His DD Form 214 shows not indicate he was awarded the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. The applicant contends he should be awarded the Purple Heart; however, neither his available record nor the Vietnam casualty roster or ADCARS provide any evidence that shows he was wounded during his period of service in the Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000370
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 22 March 2005 to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal. The available evidence shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal. In order for his DD Form 214 for the period ending 22 March 2005 to be corrected to show award of the Iraq Campaign, he must request a correction of his records to show award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000371
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was separated due to "Disability-other." Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual's medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for military service at the time of processing for separation, discharge or retirement, may be sufficient to qualify the individual for VA benefits based on an evaluation by that agency. There is no evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000373
The applicant states on 2 August 2010 his Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) request was approved and granted him full relief. The applicant then applied to this Board requesting relief in the form of: * voiding of his 10 September 2007 discharge from the USAR * voiding of his 25 February 2008 enlistment contract * promotion to captain (CPT), effective 8 February 2007 * crediting him with qualifying service for retirement from 11 September 2007 through the present in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000375
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Although an honorable or general discharge was authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally issued to an individual who was discharged for the good of the service. There is no evidence of combat service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000379
Since he has not had a 100 percent disability rating for at least 5 years, he is not eligible to disenroll from SBP under Public Law 96-402. Since his spouse concurred with this request to terminate participation in the SBP, and the law specifies that a participant in the SBP may elect to discontinue participation during the 25th through the 36th month after commencement of payment of retired pay, it would be equitable to correct his record to show he withdrew from the SBP on 1 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000380
The applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), contains a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) rendered at the time of his enlistment that shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-XXX9." Item 32 of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-XXX7." It states the complete name and SSN of the separating service member will be entered on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000382
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 32 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 includes an entry showing his SSN with the first three digits as "082" and the last digit as "0." Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to change the entry in item 32 of his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as shown on his DD Form 398, DA Form 20, and discharge orders from the USAR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000387
The applicant states: * he was separated with an honorable discharge * he is trying to enlist in the MNARNG, but he was informed he would have to wait 2 years with separation code "JHJ" before he can enlist 3. Army Regulation 635-200 further states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The separation code and RE code used in the applicant's case are correct and were applied in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000389
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His records contain a certificate showing he was awarded the NATO Medal for service with NATO in Afghanistan from 13 April 2012 to 15 September 2012. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 12f of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 2 August 2012 the entry "0000-00-00" and adding the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000390
The applicant states: a. On 20 August 1973, the separation authority disapproved accepting the applicant's request for a discharge for the good of the service. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge was authorized at the time the applicant was discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000391
The applicant requests item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 August 1992 be corrected to show 20 July 1970 instead of 15 September 1977. The applicant provides: * DD Form 44 (Record of Military Status of Registrant) * Enlistment contract, dated 20 July 1970 * Orders, dated 20 July 1970 * DA Form 4188 (Military Personnel Office/Finance Office Verification of MPRJ and PFR) * DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000392
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 3 March 1966, the U.S. Army Personnel Services Support Center, Fort Benjamin Harrison, issued a DD Form 1343 (Notification of Change in Service Member's Official Records) directing amendment of the applicant's service number from "RA XX XXX 770" to "RA XX XXX 806" based on duplication and the AGPZ Form 77. The applicant's correct service number is "RA XX XXX 806."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000394
The applicant requests his military records be corrected to show his legal last name. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document which confirms his legal name change will be filed in his Army Military Human Resource...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000395
The applicant contends his 28 July 2005 DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the AGCM (2nd Award) because he completed more than 7 years of military service, but he was only awarded the AGCM (1st Award). d. Thus, the evidence of record fails to show that the applicant's service in the NDARNG qualified him for award of the AGCM (1st Award). Records show the applicant entered active duty in the RA on 22 December 2000 and he was awarded the AGCM (1st Award).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000398
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was eligible for payment of his student loans when he completed his military service. The applicant states the Army recruiter did not include the payment of his student loans in his contract when he joined the Army. There is no evidence to show he was eligible for the LRP or to support his assertion that all staff recruited when he was at WRAMC had their student loans paid after completion of their service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000399
The applicant requests to transfer her educational benefits to her daughter under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are, by law, not eligible to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits because their last day of duty will be 31 July 2009 and they will placed on the Retired List on 1 August 2009. In the applicant's case, she was not in an active status on 1 August 2009 and as such she was not eligible...