ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017840
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show entitlement to a Critical Skills Retention Bonus (CSRB) in area of concentration (AOC) 11A (Infantry) [or AOC 53A (Automation Officer)]. The applicant indicated that he was eligible for a CSRB and that he would complete 6 years of commissioned service on 8 March 2009; the applicant was advised that he did not have to wait until 8 March 2009 to complete the agreement; he was provided instructions to place his initials in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017846
The applicant requests: a. reconsideration of her previous request for correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her rank and pay grade as sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7; b. correction of her record to show she was discharged with severance pay; and c. in effect, correction of her record to show her diagnosis of adjustment disorder was found not unfitting. The PEB found the following conditions to be unfitting: * adjustment disorder with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017849
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130017849 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant entered a Clinical Psychology Internship Program (CPIP) and was granted 4 years of constructive credit. However, her original constructive credit was based on her completion of the CPIP and her PhD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 2013001785
On 8 May 1987, the applicant's commander recommended her separation from military service based on her admission of being homosexual. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, Subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, U.S. Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to follow when taking action on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017851
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 June 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130017851 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) by changing his reentry code (RE) from NA to a reentry code that coincides with his honorable discharge from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017854
On 8 May 1987, the applicant's commander recommended her separation from military service based on her admission of being homosexual. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, Subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, U.S. Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to follow when taking action on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017857
The applicant states: * he was combat wounded in Vietnam * during a firefight in the jungles of Vietnam he sustained shrapnel wounds in the left forearm and left side of his head 3. The Purple Heart requires evidence to verify: * the wound was the result of hostile action * treatment of the wound by medical personnel * documentation of the wound in official records 3. In the absence of corroborating evidence showing he was injured and treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017858
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the AGCM was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 and, 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. This pamphlet shows the 7th Battalion, 8th Artillery, was cited for award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation for the period 1 July 1967 through 1 May 1968 by Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017859
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM) requests correction of her husband's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show his last name as Gxxxh instead of Gxxxk. The FSM's military records are not available for review. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130017859 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130017859 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017861
The applicant requests removal of an Officer Evaluation Report (OER) (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) for the period ending 20070720 (20 July 2007). The applicant also received the contested OER, which was a Relief for Cause report for the DUI incident. He submitted a request to this Board to transfer the contested OER to the restricted folder of his AMHRR; however, on 29 March 2012, the ABCMR denied the applicant's request to transfer the contested report and concluded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017866
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 3 years but more than 1 year. There are no orders or other corroborating evidence in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017869
Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the 18 February 1969 to 17 February 1971 and correct his DD Form 214 to show this medal. Records show the applicant participated in four campaigns while serving in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017871
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. The FSM's available record contains the following: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017872
The applicant submitted a request to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for upgrade of her discharge. On 14 June 1983, the applicant was provided a copy of the ADRB decision document in order for her to submit a rebuttal to the minority view of the board's statements, to be considered by the Secretarial Reviewing Authority prior to taking action on her case. Considering the applicant successfully completed training, was awarded two specialties, and was promoted to first lieutenant, her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017874
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 participated in five campaigns and departed Vietnam on 24 March 1969 for assignment to Fort Hood, Texas. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017875
If the Soldier is found to be physically unfit, a disability rating is awarded by the Army and is permanent in nature. The evidence in this case shows the applicants disability was properly rated in accordance with the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) and his separation with severance pay was in compliance with applicable laws and regulations in effect at the time. The applicant was found unfit for duty and assigned a combined disability rating of 10 percent for his unfitting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017878
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his records to show a DD Form 1883 (Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Election Certificate) was filed in a timely manner. She received a letter in March 2013 from HRC informing her the FSM did not submit the DD Form 1883 within 90 days of the 20-year letter and she was not eligible to receive the SBP. The applicant provides: * FSM's death certificate * Certificate of marriage * FSM's chronological...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017881
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she was awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to her DD Form 214 the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017882
(Based upon his completion of this amount of service, he should read his DD Form 214 to show he was released from active duty on 22 October 1965.) The applicant's records contain his DA Form 24 (Service Record) which shows his SSN as XX9-XX-8XXX. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence indicates an administrative error was made when recording the applicant's SSN on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017884
His DD Form 214 shows in item 18 Disability Severance Pay -- $16,164.00. Military Personnel Message Number 06-147, dated 23 May 2006, subject: DD Form 214, Separation/Readjustment/Severance Pay (Disability or Nondisability) Annotation, states when a Soldier receives disability severance pay, the "Gross" (not net) amount is requested from DFAS and entered in Item 18 of the DD Form 214. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017885
There is no record of her military contract to show she should have been on active duty when she was serving on active duty during the last year. A Corrected By Name List Headquarters, Department of the Army, Monthly SGT/SSG Promotion Selection Name List, dated 28 June 2012, which shows her name listed as being qualified for promotion to SSG/E-6 on 1 July 2012. c. A DA Form 4856, dated 29 June 2012, which shows she received counseling for the initiation of an investigation after her chain...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017886
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health condition. The applicant submitted an application through the DOD Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) Mental Health Special Review Panel (SRP). After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded that there was insufficient cause to recommend a change in the Physical Evaluation Board adjudication for the applicants mental health conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017887
The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show an LD finding of In Line of Duty Not Due to Own Misconduct because his medical records show a history of asthma prior to his deployment to Afghanistan in 2007 and his medical condition was aggravated by exposure to burn pits while serving in Afghanistan. The evidence of record shows the governing Army regulation provides, "If an EPTS condition is not aggravated by military service, the determination will be "Not in LD -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017889
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health condition. The applicant submitted an application through the DOD Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) Mental Health Special Review Panel (SRP). _______ _ _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 | 20130017890
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health condition. The applicant states, in effect, the case file should be reviewed in accordance with the Secretary of Defense directive for a comprehensive review of members who were referred for a disability evaluation between 11 September 2001 and 30 April 2012 and whose mental health diagnosis was changed during that process. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017891
The applicant submitted an application through the DOD Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) Mental Health Special Review Panel (SRP). The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. The condition was never profiled; the commander's statement specifically noted his performance was exceptional, and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017892
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The election must be made prior to the effective date of retirement or else coverage automatically defaults to spouse coverage, if applicable. The evidence of record shows that prior to her retirement on 30 September 2013 the applicant made an SBP election for spouse and children coverage with a reduced base amount.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017894
Soldiers who are unfit by reason of physical disability neither incurred nor aggravated during any period of service while entitled to basic pay, or as the proximate result of performing active duty or inactive duty training, but which effects duty performance, will be separated for physical disability without entitlement to benefits. Army Regulation 40-501 states enlisted Soldiers identified within the first 6 months of active duty with a condition that existed prior to service that does...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017895
The applicant states, between his service in the Regular Army (RA) and his service in the Army National Guard (ARNG) he has met the requirement for award of the AGCM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 13 June 2005 to 7 June 2007; and b. showing, in addition to the awards already shown on his DD Form 214, for the period ending 7 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017897
Credit should be awarded on a year-for-year basis for his American Psychological Association (APA) accredited internship conducted from 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2010. c. Items 18 to 21 (Basis for Award), (Inclusive Dates), and (Credit Awarded), respectively, of Section D (Credit for Professional Experience) for additional credit awarded in unusual cases. In all, the applicant was awarded a total of 5 years, 1 month, and 9 days of CSC. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017917
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, Subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, United States Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to follow when taking action on applications from former service members discharged under DADT or prior...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017918
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge Certificate) to show awards of the: * Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation (currently known as the Presidential Unit Citation) * French Croix de Guerre with Silver Star * Belgian Croix de Guerre 2. The applicant provides copies of the following: * WD AGO Form 53-55 * Honorable Discharge Certificate * Information sheet show the 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017919
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: The applicant's request, statement, and supporting documents are provided by his counsel. The applicant's counsel argues that at the time the applicant completed the DDESS enrollment form on 30 April 2007 his assignment in Puerto Rico was scheduled to terminate on 25 July 2008 and the applicant had not been informed that his request for extension had been denied; therefore, the applicant did not make a false official statement. In regard to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017921
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. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence indicates an administrative error was made when recording the applicant's SSN on his DD Form 214 and it should be corrected. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017929
The applicant was given the correct obligation ending date on the STRAP contract he signed on 22 November 2011. With respect to his service obligation date, the DA Form 5685 he signed on 9 November 2011 shows he acknowledged he would be required to serve for 2 years in the USAR for each year, or part thereof, during which he received a stipend under the STRAP as of the date of completion of his STRAP. Although this form showed his service obligation date as 4 June 2016, it should have been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017931
The unit stated that would not be a problem, all they had to do was drop him from the unit so that an active duty unit could pick him up once a recruiter got everything processed. If he were that dishonorable a Soldier, how could he have completed 4 years on active duty and receive an honorable discharge? His record is void of the facts and circumstances surrounding his discharge; however, he provided a copy of and his record contains Orders Number 08-265-00013, issued by Headquarters,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017932
The applicant requests that a DD Form 261 (Report of Investigation - Line of Duty (LD) and Misconduct Status) be placed in the restricted portion of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File) or be removed from his AMHRR. He provides: * DD Form 261 * DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status) * memorandum, subject: Legal Review LD Investigation, [Applicant] * e-mail * form entitled "CAP Data Sheet" * flyer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017934
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 March 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130017934 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The SLRP Addendum in: a. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR)) states in paragraph 2-9 that the ABCMR begins consideration of each case with the presumption of administrative regularity.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017938
The applicant provides and his records contain a PSEB Addendum, dated 5 December 2008, wherein it stated, in part: a. The G-1 official stated his PSEB contract was terminated as of 22 October 2011 when he voluntarily moved to a different MOS than the MOS he contracted for and out of an MTOE unit into a TDA unit. The evidence of record shows the applicant did contract for 6 years in MOS 11B in an MTOE unit and from 22 October 2011 to 3 November 2013, he failed to do so, even if at the time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017939
The applicant requests the medical diagnosis on his Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings be changed from bipolar disorder to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The applicant contends the medical diagnosis on his PEB Proceedings should be changed from bipolar disorder to PTSD. The applicant has not provided any evidence to substantiate his assertion that the medical diagnosis on his MEB was changed from PTSD to bipolar disorder.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017942
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). There are no orders in the available records that show he was awarded the CIB. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017944
Effective 1 October 1979, DD Forms 214 is not prepared for enlisted Soldiers discharged for immediate reenlistment in the Regular Army. In accordance with the applicable regulation, item 18 of his DD Form 214 should contain the entries "CONTINUOUS HONORABLE ACTIVE SERVICE FROM: 20031007 - 20070503" and "IMMEDIATE REENLISTMENT THIS PERIOD: 20070504 - 20130710." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017948
The memorandum for this appointment shows in paragraph 4 that 2 years, 2 months, and 12 days of constructive service credit was granted according to Army Regulation 135-101 (Appointment of Reserve Commissioned Officers for Assignment to Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Branches). The memorandum for this appointment shows in paragraph 4 that 4 years of constructive service credit had been granted according to Army Regulation 135-101. Additionally, the active duty orders show that the date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017951
The applicant requests correction of his reentry eligibility (RE) code from RE-3 to a more favorable RE code. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator Codes) the "JFV" SPD code is the correct code for Soldiers separating under chapter 5-17 of Army Regulation 635-200. However, there is no evidence in the available record, nor has he submitted any evidence, showing that he received a favorable mental health evaluation during BCT, was later prevented from returning to training,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017954
The applicant requests: a. his general discharge be upgraded to honorable; and b. his narrative reason for separation be changed to "Convenience of the Government." The applicant provides copies of his: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the periods ending 4 June 1993 and 11 February 2004 * Service medical records * ARNG enlistment documents and waiver CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. On 29 April 1993, the applicant was notified of his pending separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017956
The applicant states: * On 23 March 1969, his unit came under rocket attack * During the attack while taking cover, he sustained a laceration above his right eye which required sutures * The medical officer wrote it in his medical records; however, he was not awarded the Purple Heart 3. He participated in 3 campaigns during his service in Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to three bonze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017962
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he submitted a timely application to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to his dependents. When he filled out the VA Form 22-1990 (Application for VA Education Benefits), he entered his dependents' information in the remarks section for the purpose of transferring benefits to them. The available evidence does not support the applicant's request for correction of his record to show he submitted a timely...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017963
There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. A discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this paragraph. The evidence of record confirms the applicant demonstrated he could not or would not meet acceptable standards required of enlisted personnel as evidenced by the NJP he received for failing to go to his place of duty on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017965
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. This form shows his SSN as XXX-XX-0318. Considering the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law, and regulations, the evidence provided by the applicant relating to his SSN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017967
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * his middle name as "Hyatt" vice "Hyett" * Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device (2nd Award) * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star * Combat Infantryman Badge 2. The applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and he served in Vietnam during four campaigns; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award with four...