ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020812
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) is as xxx-xx-xxx9 instead of xxx-xx-xxx7 and by adding the award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020812
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) is as xxx-xx-xxx9 instead of xxx-xx-xxx7 and by adding the award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020816
The applicant requests his reentry (RE) code be changed to a more favorable RE code. He served 21 years and 23 days of creditable active service and he was assigned an RE code of "4R" and a separation code of RBD to denote separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 12, by reason of sufficient service for retirement. Pertinent Army Regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty individuals...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020817
On 30 August 2002, the NYARNG published Orders 242-002 reducing him in rank from MSG/E-8 to SFC/E-7 effective 30 August 2002 in accordance with National Guard Regulation 600-200 (Enlisted Personnel Management), paragraph 11-54 (voluntary reduction). Army Regulation 135-180 (ARNG and Army Reserve Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service) states that a person granted retired pay will receive such pay in the highest grade (temporary or permanent) satisfactorily held by him or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020823
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 August 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130020823 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Her DD Form 214 for the period ending 23 August 2013 shows award of the: * Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award) * National Defense Service Medal * GWOTEM * GWOTSM * Army Service Ribbon * Overseas Service Ribbon * Armed Forces Reserve Medal (AFRM) with "M" Device * Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal * Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-W Clasp 5. A review of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020824
c. Orders C-05-107694A01, issued by HRC on 21 June 2012, amended Orders C-05-107694 by correcting his DOR to 1LT from 4 March 2011 to 4 March 2010. d. An email from the Office of the Chief of Chaplains, dated 23 October 2013, wherein he was advised that he was given the 1-year TIG when he was appointed and his DOR should have been 4 March 2010. Based on his award of 3 years of creditable service credit and 2-years TIG requirement for promotion to CPT, and meeting all other requirements, he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020827
The applicant states: * he was actively engaged in ground combat and met the criteria for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge * his unit was actively engaged in ground warfare against the Iraq forces during Operation Desert Storm in 1991 * he served in an imminent danger pay area which is reflected on his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record-Part II) * he was assigned to an infantry unit during Operation Desert Storm and he mailed his family letters using this address * a book was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020829
His record is void of orders showing award of either the Air Medal or the Combat Infantryman Badge. Evidence clearly shows the applicant was an infantryman, assigned to a company-sized infantry unit who was awarded the Purple Heart for being wounded in action while serving in the Republic of Vietnam on 18 June 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020831
It provides that a Soldier being separated due to the completion of their required service the Soldier will be assigned one of the following SPD's * JBK for an involuntary discharge under Army Regulation 635200, chapter 4 (Note 7) * KBK for a voluntary discharge under Army Regulation 635200, chapter 4 (Note 1) * Note 1 To be used for RA Soldiers eligible to reenlist or with a DCSS in force who are discharged on completion of enlistment * Note 7 Except for those with a DCSS in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020832
The applicant provides: * WD AGO Form 53-55 (Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Discharge) * Miscellaneous medical documents CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides and the record contains: a. Later medical records show that the applicant continued to report that his injury was the result of sniper fire.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020833
The applicant provides: * self-authored statements * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Docket Number AR20120019951, dated 28 May 2013 * FSM's AGO Form 152 (Promotion Certificate) * FSM's Enlistment Record * page 83 of a First Army publication * letter from the Regimental Adjutant, 2nd Pioneer Infantry, dated 26 May 1919 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, the FSM's records should be corrected to show this campaign. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020836
The applicant states: * he received two awards of the BSM during his Vietnam service * the first award was pinned on his chest in June 1968 * the second award was for heroism on 4 February 1969 * the first award of the BSM was put on his DD Form 214, but the second award was not * he received two awards of the Air Medal, one for actions on 4 August 1968 and one for actions on 20 February 1969 * there is only one award of the BSM and one award of the Air Medal on his DD Form 214 3. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020839
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 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. After a comprehensive review of the applicant's case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that there be no change to his disability and separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020841
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the Disability Evaluation System (DES).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020842
The applicant submitted an application through the DOD Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) MH 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 MH condition during processing through the military disability system. After a comprehensive review of the applicant's case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that there be no change of the applicant's disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020843
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 consideration of the evidence, and full review of the medical record, the SRP determined that no mental health diagnoses were changed to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020844
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a MH condition during processing through the military disability system.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020845
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a MH condition during processing through the military disability system.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020846
The applicant states: a. Her position is that when the law states "only," anything outside of that is an invalid designation to be paid out by law. The FSM designated 25% of the death gratuity to two organizations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020848
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) 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 MH diagnosis was changed during that process. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020849
The applicant requests that his award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Accordingly, it should be awarded at this time and added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the VSM from his DD Form 214 * Awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 14 February 1968 to 17...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020850
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 determined that the mental health diagnoses were changed to the applicant's possible disadvantage in the disability evaluation process.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020851
The applicant requests correction of his military record to show his correct name. All other documents filed in the applicants official military personnel file (OMPF) list the same name that he claims is correct and as listed on his DD Form 4 and his DA Form 20, at the onset of his military service. However, the evidence of record confirms that the name that he claims is correct is the same name that is recorded throughout his OMPF from the time of his enlistment processing, upon his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020854
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 August 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130020854 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) relating to wrongful use and possession of a controlled substance from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). A letter from a Fort Eustis CID warrant officer, dated 11 April 2002, states the applicant contacted him in relation to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020855
Army Regulation 600-200 (Enlisted Personnel Management), in effect at the time, stated: a. 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 does not support upgrading the applicant's discharge or making any of the changes to his DD Form 214 requested by counsel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020857
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 Aircraft Crew Member Badge (now known as the Basic Aviation Badge). As a result, there is insufficient evidence to award him the Aviation Badge. ______ _ __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 | 20130020858
As a new issue, he requests, in effect: * a change in the narrative reason for his discharge, from "other than desertion (courts-martial)" to "medical" * correction of errors in his medical records 3. The applicant provides copies of the following: * Newsletter pertaining to his father's heart attack * two Standard Forms (SF) 502 (Clinical Record Narrative Summary) * SF 506 (Clinical Record History-Part I) * three Air Force Forms 565-4 (Clinical Record Cover Sheet) * two psychiatric...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020862
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 11 March 1975, he was discharged 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 with an undesirable discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge was considered appropriate at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020864
However, his record contains a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) that shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 19 January 1968 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability), with a separation program number code of 28B (unfitness due to frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities). Army Regulation 635-200...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020869
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Legion of Merit. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence that he was awarded the Legion of Merit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020876
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he is entitled to a $15,000 Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (NPSEB). His enlistment contract bonus addendum, dated 29 December 2005, states eligibility for a $10,000 bonus. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant entered into a contract with the understanding showing he would receive a NPSEB of $10,000.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020880
The applicant provides the following additional documents in support of her request: a. medical consults for urology, psychology, psychiatry, podiatry, and dermatology, dated 24 September 2010; b. WAMC memorandum, dated 23 November 2010, that authorized the applicant 10 days convalescent leave; c. Health Net Federal Services letter, dated 27 July 2011, that authorized the applicant surgical care from 19 July 2011 to 21 November 2011 for follow-up visits for Solitary Cyst of Breast and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020886
c. DD Form 261 (Report of Investigation LD and Misconduct Status) which shows the IO found her injury was ILD which was approved by the appointing authority on 3 January 2013; however, the final approval authority found her injury was NLD-NDOM. The applicant provides a DD Form 2807-1, dated 1 March 2007, which shows she indicated she had recurrent back pain or any back problems in item 12c. The applicant provided documentation dated March 2007 which she believes corroborates her claim;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020887
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant states that he was awarded the GWOTSM but it was omitted from his DD Form 214 at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020888
However, the applicant provided a copy of the approval document which shows that on 14 February 2013 the separation authority determined that the applicants medical condition was not a direct or substantial cause of his misconduct as outlined in his separation packet and other circumstances in his case did not warrant disability processing instead of further processing for administrative separation. AR 635-200 states that the authority of the GCMCA to determine whether a case is to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020898
He provides: * Self-authored statement * USARV Form 157 (Recommendation for Decoration for Valor or Merit) * Request for Award of the AGCM, dated 21 February 1967 * DA Form 137 (Installation Clearance Record) * DA Form 2496-1 (Disposition Form), dated 7 February 1967 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. USARV Form 157 shows he was recommended for the ARCOM as a service award for the period May 1965 to May 1966. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020905
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 14 July 1969 to show his social security number (SSN) as "xxx-xx-x85x" instead of "xxx-xx-x58x." The applicant provides: * DA Form 2139-1 (Military Pay Voucher) * Social security card * Special orders, dated 12 May 1969 * DD Form 214 for the period ending 14 July 1969 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record) shows his SSN as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020909
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his first and middle names as L____ W____ vice W____ L____. 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 shows his first and middle names as W____ L____.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020911
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Additionally, her records not contain any evidence showing she was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Qualifying service for this award includes Service in Panama to participate in Operation Just Cause from 20 December 1989 to 31 January 1990. e. The Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020913
The applicant provides a request for discharge for the good of the service dated 31 January 1979, an Absent Without Leave (AWOL) Deserter Verification Sheet, and a DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). On 31 January 1979, he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the Service 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. He acknowledged he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020914
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 January 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130020914 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020916
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show that the last two digits of his service number is 69 instead of 19. 2. The applicant's complete military records are not available for review. Therefore, in the absence of such evidence, there appears to be no basis to grant his request to correct his service number on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020917
The evidence of available records shows a diagnosis of PTSD and no change was made to the applicant's diagnosis. The SRP considered the physical evaluation boards (PEB) fitness determination of "not unfitting" for the PTSD diagnosis. The SRP agreed the preponderance of evidence supported an "unfitting" determination for the applicant's PTSD condition and an additional disability rating be recommended for his PTSD condition.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020918
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 there be no change to the applicant's disability retirement determination. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020919
On 18 February 1993, the separation authority approved his request for discharge and directed the issuance of a discharge under other than honorable conditions. His DD Form 214 confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial and his service was characterized as under other than honorable conditions. The regulation directed that the purpose of the separation document is to provide the separating service member with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020922
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. A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of Reserve service. The policy states, in part, that those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are, by law,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020926
The applicant provides: * contested NCOER * Enlisted Record Brief * Army Directive 2012-3 (Army Retention Initiatives) * two letters of support * subsequent NCOER's * Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS) Course Reservation Verification CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His rater was the section leader, SSG J____ A. A____; his senior rater was the platoon sergeant, Sergeant First Class T____ L. F____; and his reviewer was the platoon leader, Second Lieutenant T____ A. L____. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020927
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his home of record (HOR) is ___ J______ Street, Chicopee, MA. A DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States) dated 22 November 1988, shows the applicant, while in the FRG, enlisted in the USAR for a period of 4 years. His military records show his HOR during his first period of military service was in Holyoke, Hampden, MA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020928
The applicant requests removal of a duplicate course completion certificate, dated 27 September 2013, filed in his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File) in the interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS). The evidence of record shows the applicant was issued two certificates for the same training course, ending on different dates. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130020931
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the correct duration of the Reconnaissance and Surveillance Leader Course (RSLC). A thorough review of his record shows he used the social security number as listed on his DD Form 214 throughout his entire period of military service. The DA Form 638 and associated documents awarding him the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device contain an incorrect social security number.