ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016047
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he is authorized the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. There is no evidence in the available record, nor has the applicant provided any evidence, showing he is authorized the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016048
Counsel requests correction of the applicant's records as follows: * reinstatement in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Program * payment of all back pay and allowances from 5 April 2004, the date he was declared fit for duty, to the date of reinstatement * removal and/or correction of his military records which indicate he was not in the AGR Program when he was supposed to be * correction of his records to show no break in service from 5 April 2004 to the date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016051
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The available evidence of record also shows that the applicant served a qualifying period of duty in Kuwait for award of the GWOTEM. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant has not provided any evidence, showing she qualified for any other badges.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016055
The applicant requests correction of his record to show his education benefits were transferred to his eligible family members in a timely manner in accordance with the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The available evidence shows the applicant was eligible to transfer his educational benefits under the TEB provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill prior to retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016056
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending on 3 August 2005 to show the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) (Navy) and the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of REFRAD, retirement, or discharge. Evidence of record shows he was not awarded the MSM until July 2011, almost 6 years after the issuance of his 3 August 2005 DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016059
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. Item 44 (Time Lost under Section 972, Title 10, United States Code and Subsequent to Normal Date ETS) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he had the following lost time: * 27 November to 6 December 1967 (AWOL) * 22 January 1968 (AWOL) * 4 March to 2 April 1968 (AWOL) * 3 April to 14 August 1968 (Dropped from the Rolls) * 21 August to 12 September 1968 (Confinement) * 6 July to 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016063
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 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 first award only, 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016064
After reenlisting he served in Vietnam from 1 January 1969 to 6 January 1970. The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 5 August 1966. Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations) provides in: a. Paragraph 3-7a, an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016068
On 23 May 1990, he was discharged accordingly. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, and he was issued an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. __________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016070
The applicant requests, in effect, addition of the following medical conditions to his unfitting conditions and an increase in his disability rating: * post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) * degenerative disc disease (spine with right upper extremity radiculopathy) * sleep apnea 2. He was initially rated for PTSD in September 2008, but an MEB psychiatrist downgraded the PTSD diagnosis to an Army MEB diagnosis of major depression with anxiety disorder and the PEB rated this condition as 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016075
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states the SSN shown on his DD Form 214 is incorrect. _______ _ __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 | 20130016076
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 April 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130016076 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016079
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show he received a General Educational Development (GED). A review of the applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) fails to reveal that he ever received a GED while he was in the Army. There is insufficient evidence in his AMHRR, and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence, showing that he received a GED while he was in the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016080
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 shows in Item 25 (Education and Training Completed): None 6. The available evidence of record does not show that the applicant received any formal training or was licensed to operate any military vehicle or heavy equipment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016083
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and his DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214 - Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) with the first three digits as "251" and completely different than the one shown on his DD Form 214 with the first three digits as "867." However, based on the evidence of record and the evidence he submitted, it would be appropriate to correct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016084
His DD Form 214 shows in: * Item 13, he was awarded or authorized the: * Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award) * Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award) * Joint Service Achievement Medal * Army Achievement Medal (5th Award) * Meritorious Unit Commendation * USAF Presidential Unit Citation * Army Good Conduct Medal (6th Award) * National Defense Service Medal (3rd Award) * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (2nd Award) * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Korea Defense Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016086
The evidence of record shows he served in Korea during a qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. Therefore, he is authorized award of the Korea Defense Service Medal and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding award of the Legion of Merit, Army Good Conduct Medal (6th Award), and Korea Defense Service Medal to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016087
The applicant requests removal of a relief-for-cause (RFC) officer evaluation report (OER) covering the rating period 2 October 2009 through 7 August 2010 from his records. The OER shows: a. in Part IVa (Performance Evaluation Professionalism Army Values), the rater placed an "X" in the "No" block for "Honor," "Integrity," and "Duty"; b. in Part IVb (Performance Evaluation Professionalism Leader Attributes/Skills/Actions), the rater placed an "X" in the "Yes" block for all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016088
f. He completed all forms presented to him as part of his extension in good faith that the OKARNG would follow through with their commitments to him, but now they are stating that the student loans paid through the SLRP are subject to recoupment due to their not having a signed copy of the SLRP contract. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 19 May 2012 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016091
The applicant states, in effect, that he was appointed as a 2LT in the Missouri Army National Guard (MOARNG) on 10 September 2011; however, his Federal recognition packet was lost or was set aside and was not processed until he was granted Federal recognition on 14 February 2013. Accordingly, it would be in the interest of justice at this time to correct the applicant's records by changing his DOR from 14 February 2013 to 10 September 2011. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016097
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his: * service in Korea along the demilitarized zone (DMZ) from July 1969 to August 1970 * award of the Imjin Scout Insignia 2. The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not show his combat service along the DMZ or his Imjin Scout Insignia award. The Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016100
The applicant requests, in effect, that his uncharacterized discharge be changed to an honorable discharge by reason of physical disability (medical discharge). The statement, dated 8 July 2013, the applicant provided with his application is from the applicants family doctor and indicates the applicant does not now nor has he ever had asthma. While the applicant and his family doctor contend that the applicant did not have a medical condition, prior to enlistment it does not account for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016101
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 38 (Record of Assignments) that he was assigned in Vietnam to Company D, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, from 10 November 1969 through 14 October 1970; and b. item 41 (Awards and Decorations) that he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge (1st Award) * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Vietnam Civil...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016102
The applicant requests an upgrade of her discharge under other than honorable conditions to a general discharge. There is no evidence in the available records showing she applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of her discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must admit guilt to the charges against him or her or of lesser-included offenses which authorize the imposition of a bad...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016104
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). When he started basic training his commander took his medications from him. On 22 May 1989, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016109
He departed Vietnam en-route to the United States on 10 February 1970. Although he provides evidence showing he was treated for a shrapnel wound to his buttock, there is no evidence in the available record, nor has the applicant provided any evidence showing he was wounded as a result of hostile action by enemy forces. _______ _ 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016110
The applicant states item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 is in error and should be corrected to show his SSN as "3XX-5X-1XXX." The evidence of record shows he recorded his SSN as "2XX-3X-7XXX" when he enlisted in the RA and this SSN was used exclusively during his military service. His DD Form 214 shows this SSN when he was discharged in April 1974.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016113
There is no evidence in the available records showing he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and his records should be corrected to show this award. 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 the period 16 March 1971 through 11 March 1973 * adding the following awards to his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016114
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 xxx-xx-xxx2. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130016114 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130016114 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016117
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show any new medals he may be authorized for his combat service in Vietnam. The applicant's records show he participated in three campaigns during his service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the VSM from his DD Form 214; and b. adding the following awards to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016118
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states 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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016119
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130016119 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's last period of active service was from 10 February 2003 to 18 April 2004. He did not serve on active duty beyond this date; therefore, he was not issued a DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016122
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army and provided the SSN that is reflected on his Social Security Card and continued to serve under that SSN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the SSN contained in item 3 of his DD Form 214 and entering the SSN that is reflected on his Social Security Card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016123
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge. Based on the applicants record of indiscipline which includes 112 days lost time due to being AWOL his service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel. _______ _ __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 | 20130016126
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM). The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Egypt from 2 March to 23 November 1990. His service record is void of evidence which shows he was appointed back to the rank of SPC prior to his separation date on 5 January 1992.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016127
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. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016128
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable or general discharge. On 22 August 1979, he again applied to the ADRB for an upgrade of his discharge claiming there were extenuating circumstances in his case that warranted an upgrade of his discharge. Additionally, there is no evidence to support his contention that he was a sole surviving son.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016131
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. General orders awarded the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 24 August 1966 to 23 August 1968; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016132
There is no evidence in the applicant's record that shows he was injured or wounded as a result of hostile action or that he was awarded the PH. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the PH is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against and enemy or as a result of hostile action. Therefore, regrettably, in the absence of additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action and treated for those wounds there is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016143
The VA referred to the PEB a combined service-connected disability evaluation system proposed rating of 100 percent. There is no evidence in the available record showing that the flag was ever removed prior to his discharge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing on his DD Form 214 that he was retired under the authority of Army Regulation 635-40, paragraph 24b(2) due to a temporary disability, with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016144
The applicant, the sister of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Bronze Star Medal. The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. The available evidence shows that the FSM served bravely in combat as an infantryman with an infantry regiment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016145
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his service in Vietnam and associated awards. Therefore, the preponderance of evidence shows the applicant should be awarded the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service from 20 June 1961 to 9 April 1964. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016148
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. He served in Vietnam during five campaigns; therefore, he is entitled to award of one silver service star to be added to already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and correction to his DD Form 214 to show this service star. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016150
The applicant requests, in effect, change of the place entered active duty (PLEAD) and home of record (HOR) on her mobilization orders dated 3 January 2005, 4 January 2006, and 3 January 2007. The applicant's record contains a DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) executed in conjunction with her 9 July 2004 enlistment that shows her HOR as: 3-- N---- 1-- W---, Fillmore, Utah 84631. In an 8 January 2009 letter SSG N----- E--- stated he was instructed to use the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016152
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130016152 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he is submitting new evidence regarding his claim for award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016154
The applicant requests his general under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 29 January 1992, the applicant's company commander notified him that he was intending to take action to discharge him for commission of a serious offense based on his misconduct/criminal behavior as discussed above. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016155
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was placed on the Retired List in the rank and pay grade of lieutenant colonel/O-5. In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was obtained from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command at Fort Knox, Kentucky which opines, in effect, that the required TIG for retirement in the rank of LTC is 3 years TIG and the applicant served only 1 year, 10 months and 26 days TIG before he retired and thus is not eligible to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016156
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for a concussion injury caused by an enemy-generated explosion in the Republic of Vietnam. His service medical records were not available for review. According to the Report of Medical Examination and Report of Medical History provided by the applicant, he had a tympanic membrane graft (right ear) due to a perforated tympanic membrane in April 1965 and December 1971 at Fort Hood, TX, and Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016157
Members retired under disability provisions (Title 10, U.S. Code, chapter 61) must have 20 years of service. Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) and CRDP are programs created by Congress in Public Law 108-136 to allow eligible military retirees to receive monthly entitlements in addition to retired pay. c. A disability retiree who earned entitlement to retired pay under any provision of law other than solely by disability, and has a VA disability rating of 50% or greater.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016158
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. A Soldier must be currently on active duty or a member of the Selected Reserve at the time of transfer of education benefits to his/her family member(s) on or after 1 August 2009. b. A Soldier must have at least 6 years of eligible service in order to transfer education benefits to a spouse and at least 10 years of eligible service to transfer to eligible children.