ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019690
The document was presumably issued to her at the time of her separation which shows she was honorably retired due to permanent disability. (1) Item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) contains the entry "2005 02 01." Based on this correction she is further entitled to correction of item 12c of her DD Form 214 to show net active service of 8 years, 8 months, and 20 days and to correction of item 18 to show her continuous honorable service from 1 February 2005 to 19 October 2013.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019697
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show his first name as "Michael" instead of "Mike." The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Regrettably, there is an insufficient reason to change his WD AGO Form 53-55.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019702
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he executed his enlistment and Bonus Addendum in the Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRARNG) on the same date and payment of the second half of his Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (NPSEB). The applicant indicated/acknowledged he understood: * upon his enlistment in the ARNG, he would be eligible for an enlistment bonus as indicated in the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) * he was enlisting in a critical skill...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019705
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 2 July 1986 to show item 24 (Character of Service) as honorable vice entry-level status. The DD Form 214 she was issued for this period of service shows she was released from IADT under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 4 by reason of expiration term of service. Every case is individually decided...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019707
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). These JFTR provisions and time limitations for the shipment of HHG were also in effect at the time of the applicant's retirement. The JFTR provides the authority for travel and transportation shipment entitlement or authorization, which in the applicant's case ended on 31 July 2003.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019710
A review of the available records fails to show the applicant is authorized the Valorous Unit Award or that orders were published awarding him the Army Commendation Medal. It allows, in effect, that upon the request of a Member of Congress, the Secretary concerned shall review a proposal for the award or presentation of a decoration (or the upgrading of a decoration), either for an individual or a unit, that is not otherwise authorized to be presented or awarded due to limitations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019720
Additionally, item 35 (Record of Assignments) of this form also does not show any service overseas. Although the applicant does not specifically state what combat theater and where the FSM deployed, it appears that training exercises are being confused with deployment and foreign service. But even if he did participate in training exercises only deployments and deployed country and dates are listed in item 18.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019721
The evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to SP4/E-4 on 11 April 1980. In the absence of the promotion orders, there is insufficient evidence to correct his records to show he was discharged in the rank of SGT/E-5. _______ _ 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 | 20130019722
BOARD DATE: 2 July 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130019722 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The Board determined that there was no evidence to show that he served in Qatar. The applicants records do not contain and the applicant has provided no deployment orders to show that he deployed to Qatar.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019724
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * separation orders * DA Form 7652 (Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) Commander's Performance and Functional Statement * Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Narrative Summary (NARSUM) * VA Disability Evaluation System Proposed Rating, dated 3 March 2013 * VA Rating Decision * VA/Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Disability Evaluation Board Form * DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile) * approximately...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019725
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 15 March 2004 to show award of the: * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal * Afghanistan Campaign Medal * Meritorious Unit Commendation 2. With respect to the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, there is no evidence and he provided none showing he was authorized or awarded this medal and that he actually served in Afghanistan during OEF. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019726
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * deployment orders * DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the periods ending 10 May 2004 and 26 June 2012 * DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status), dated 5 December 2007 * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Disability Evaluation System Proposed Rating, dated 2 March 2012 * VA benefits estimate letter, dated 13...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019728
The applicant requests correction of his military service records to show his correct date of birth (DOB) and that he was honorably discharged. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he entered active duty on 24 March 1998 and he was discharged on 4 November 1998 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, based on entry level performance and conduct. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show his correct DOB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019729
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing his unfitting condition...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019731
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. The mental health condition was determined to be not unfitting by the physical evaluation board (PEB). The mental health condition was reviewed and considered by the SRP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019732
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. In the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was obtained from the PDBR SRP and the applicant was provided a copy. The SRP noted that there was no mental health evaluation or provider note including an Axis I diagnosis of PTSD prior to the applicant's retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019733
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 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. Therefore, he should be awarded the first award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019735
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. In the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was obtained from the PDBR SRP and the applicant was provided a copy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019737
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. After a comprehensive review of the applicants case, the SRP recommended no change in the applicants mental health diagnosis, unfitting conditions or rating at separation. However, the SRP does recommend a change in her physical evaluation board (PEB)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019739
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he served continuously as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and entitlement to adjustment of his pay and allowances at the pay grade O-4 rate. If selected, the Board further recommended correction of his records to show: a. he was promoted to MAJ on his date of eligibility provided he was otherwise qualified and met all other prerequisites for promotion; b. his transfer to the Retired Reserve for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019740
Block 5 (DOB) of the DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) completed at that time shows his DOB as 29 October 1946. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record clearly shows an error in the DOB entered on the applicant's 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 | CY2013 | 20130019742
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 with six bronze service stars in lieu of four bronze service stars. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Iraq from 26 April 2003 to 30 July 2004, from 28 June 2006 to 19 June 2007, and from 18 November 2008 to 7 November 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019744
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant has not provided and the record contains no evidence that he was considered for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal. It is appropriate to correct the record and show, on both DD Forms 214, this award as the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019745
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. The record in evidence suggested the applicant was not placed on the TDRL and was given a permanent rating of 30 percent.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019746
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge. He voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, chapter 10. a. On 6 January 1972 he was discharged in accordance with the separation authority's decision with his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019747
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant states he was wounded in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) but was not awarded the Purple Heart. _______ _ 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 | 20130019748
BOARD DATE: 1 July 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130019748 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing on the DA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019749
b. Paragraph 2-4 states a grade determination is an administrative decision to determine appropriate retirement grade, retirement pay, or other separation pay. The evidence of record shows he was reduced to SSG/E-6 effective 14 December 2010 and held that rank/grade when he retired. Further, the evidence of record does not show the reason for his reduction to SSG, though it does show a precipitous decline in his performance as an SFC in the 2 years prior to his reduction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019750
The applicant states her military records show her last name as "R-----." Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) at the time prescribed the separation documents that must be prepared for Soldiers on retirement, discharge, or release from active duty service or control of the active Army. The evidence of record shows the applicant's military service records reflect her correct last name throughout the course of her military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019751
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of any mental health condition during processing through the Integrated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019755
He was never contacted by a reenlistment NCO or a Career Counselor to discuss the benefit. The form also stated that he had 19 years, 7 months, and 16 days of eligible service at the time of the second request. When he applied for TEB in 2009, he had not completed the required 20 years of service; therefore, his request was denied.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019756
His attorney called the applicant into his office and stated that his company commander offered him an early out with a general under honorable conditions discharge. His DD Form 214 shows, on 14 December 1982, he was separated with an under other than honorable conditions discharge, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. There is no available evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019757
The applicant provides: * DD Form 261 (Report of Investigation Line of Duty and Misconduct Status), dated 15 July 1990 * Orders Number 162-046, dated 11 June 1999 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * Army National Guard (ARNG) Current Annual Statement/ Points Statement Supplemental Detailed Report/Current Annual Statement, dated 20 July 1999 * ARNG Retirement Points History Statement Application for Retirement Pay, dated 24 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019759
Accordingly, he was honorably discharged on 28 October 2013 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 13 due to unsatisfactory performance. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows his discharge was in error or unjust. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019760
The applicant requests his military records be corrected to show he was authorized to receive and keep a reenlistment/extension bonus (REB) in 2004. The conditions of his contract provided the following: a. he was not re-enlisting or extending for an AGR tour or for a technician position; b. he was not serving in an AGR position; c. he had not previously received a 6-year or 3-year retention bonus in the Selected Reserve; d. his REB was for his first 3-year reenlistment/extension for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019761
The applicant requests upgrade of his discharge to honorable. He acknowledged he understood the elements of the charges against him and admitted he was guilty of at least one of the offenses which authorized a punitive discharge. Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service at any time after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019767
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 20 June 2005 to show in: * item 4a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) staff sergeant (SSG) * item 4b (Pay Grade) E-6 2. FLARNG Orders P1178-024, dated 27 June 2005, honorably discharged him from the ARNG effective 20 June 2005. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in the Regular Army from August 1984 to December 1991 and was promoted to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019770
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. After a comprehensive review of the applicants case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that the applicants prior permanent retirement be modified to reflect that the applicant was placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) at 90 percent (50...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019778
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the PDBR SRP concluded that there was insufficient cause to recommend a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019782
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the mental health condition during processing through the Disability Evaluation System. The SRP agreed there was not a preponderance of evidence to support a PTSD diagnosis and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019787
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show his combat service in the Philippine Islands and to include his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019789
The applicant requests, in effect, an exception to policy (ETP) to retain eligibility for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) incentive written in her enlistment contract. The applicant states: * her enlistment contract outlined that the SLRP would be revoked if she took a new duty assignment as a technician or an Active Guard Reserve (AGR) position * the National Guard Bureau (NGB) published Education and Incentives Operational Message (EIOM) 13-003 to provide instructions for ETP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019790
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 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019794
He received a $10,000 bonus in two installments of $5,000 on 6 and 8 February 2008 after being informed by MSG J, the State Incentives Manager, that he was entitled to an officer bonus and the SLRP. (2) The applicant was eligible to contract for the SLRP but was not eligible for the $5,000 SLRP payment ($804.82 of which the loan holder returned to DFAS for overpayment) he received on 20 November 2007 (9 years after the last payment was authorized, and 3 years after the contract would have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019796
On 11 April 2005, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 15 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of homosexuality with an honorable characterization of service. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019799
There is also a "no" in the Army values Part IV (Army Values/Attributes/Skills/Actions (Rater)). There is no indication in the applicant's records that he requested a Commander's Inquiry or that he appealed this NCOER to the U.S. Army Human Resources Command. The evidence of record shows the applicant received a change of rater NCOER for the period ending 3 January 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019803
The "Monthly Cost and Annuity" section of the DD Form 1883 states: Natural Insurable Interest: Cost of coverage is 10 percent of full retired pay, plus an additional 5 percent of full retired pay for each full five years that your age exceeds that of the natural interest person. Therefore, the applicant's current application to this Board, dated 25 October 2013, is accepted as sufficient to show she properly requested termination of SBP for a natural person with insurable interest. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019805
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge under honorable conditions and correction of the narrative reason for separation from misconduct to relief from active duty. On 10 April 2001, the separation authority (CG, III Corps and Fort Hood) approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of misconduct commission of a serious offense and directed characterization of his service as under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019806
In a 30 March 2013 memorandum, the 82nd Airborne Division Chaplain reported the results of the CI on the applicant's contested OER. b. Paragraph 1-9 states Army evaluation reports are assessments on how well the rated Soldier met duty requirements and adhered to the professional standards of the Army officer or noncommissioned officer corps. After a comprehensive review of the evidence in the applicant's official record, his contentions, arguments, and the evidence submitted in support of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130019807
If he were selected, he could potentially be promoted to LTC and his MRD would change to allow him to serve until 28 years of commissioned service, establishing his MRD as 31 August 2017. c. If not selected, he must transfer to the Retired Reserve or be separated effective 31 August 2013. However, the board results were released on 3 October 2013, after his MRD of 31 August 2013. Although he was selected for promotion to LTC by the FY13 DA promotion selection board, he could not be...