ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022212
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His service record is void of evidence which indicates he was unable to perform his military duties. Medical records provided by the VA indicate that the applicant has been awarded compensation for medical conditions which that agency has determined to be related to military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022218
f. Once he became obligated and was disenrolled from the ROTC Program for breach of contractual terms or any other disenrollment criteria (1) he agreed to serve on enlisted active duty for a period of not more than 4 years or (2) if offered the opportunity to repay his advanced educational assistance in lieu of being ordered to active duty, he would be required to reimburse the U.S. Government an amount equal to the entire amount of financial assistance paid by the United States for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022219
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of a six-page document entitled "Stipulation and Property Settlement Agreement Pursuant to Title 20, Section 20-109 and 20-109.1 of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended," from her Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Army Military Human Resource Records Management), provides in table B-1 (Authorized Documents) that divorce decrees should be filed in the State, Mobilization/Deployment portion of the AMHRR. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022220
d. item 41 (Awards and Decorations), does not list award of the Purple Heart but lists award of the Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14). This evidence is sufficient as a basis to award him the Purple Heart and to correct his DD Form 214 to show award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022223
The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Vietnam from 1 September 1969 to 1 January 1970. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960) and correction of his records to show this award. 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 August 1968 to 15 June 1970; b. deleting from his DD Form 214 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022225
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states it is his understanding that if the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) grants a discharged Soldier 30 percent or more and an initial award, the Soldier can request that his discharge be changed to a medical retirement. The fact that the VA awarded him a 40 percent combined service-connected disability does not show error on the part of the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022225
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states it is his understanding that if the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) grants a discharged Soldier 30 percent or more and an initial award, the Soldier can request that his discharge be changed to a medical retirement. The fact that the VA awarded him a 40 percent combined service-connected disability does not show error on the part of the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022232
There is no evidence in the available records which shows he was AWOL. 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; 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. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022234
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 7 April 1969. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his foreign service and to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022235
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show two awards of the Bronze Star Medal. The evidence of record shows he participated in four campaigns while serving in Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show four bronze service stars affixed to his previously-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022237
The applicant states, in effect, that: a. (6) The SDNCO instructed CPL B to call the company commander. His immediate commander initiated separation action against him under the provisions of paragraph 5-13 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of personality disorder.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022238
The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022239
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Headquarters, 12th Evacuation Hospital (Semi-mobile), memorandum, undated, subject: Forwarding of the Purple Heart to Next of Kin * Headquarters, 12th Evacuation Hospital (Semi-mobile), General Orders Number 145, dated 22 June 1970 * Purple Heart with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster Certificate * Headquarters, U.S. Army Medical Command Vietnam (Provisional), Special Orders Number 159, dated 8 June 1970 * two Standard Forms 600 (Chronological Record of Medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022240
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He states: * He should have received a Purple Heart for an injury he sustained in Vietnam, and he received a medical discharge * He was shot in his right ankle and knee on 1 February 1967; he was in Bien Hoa, Vietnam * He was medically retired on 20 September 1968; as a result of the injury sustained from the gunshot wound he is a below-the-knee (BK) amputee 3. However, his service record is void...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022242
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 Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal. The Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in the RVN after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. The available evidence of record shows the applicant's only overseas service was in the FRG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022245
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he is authorized an additional $20,000.00 enlistment bonus for joining the Army National Guard (ARNG). On 27 August 2008, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army and served as an infantryman until his release from active duty on 26 August 2012. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show he is authorized an additional $20,000.00 enlistment bonus for joining the ARNG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022249
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130022249 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He had completed 2 years, 4 months, and 25 days of net active service that was characterized as under other than honorable conditions. After returning from Vietnam he was convicted by two special courts-martial and received NJP on one additional occasion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022251
On 8 February 1995 after careful consideration of the applicant's medical records, laboratory findings, and medical examination, the Entrance Physical Standards Board (EPSBD) found he was medically unfit for enlistment in accordance with current medical fitness standards and the condition existed prior to service in the opinions of the evaluating physicians. He was discharged on 27 February 1995 for failure to meet procurement medical fitness standards under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022253
In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that if his discharge request was approved, he could be deprived of many or all Army benefits, that he could be ineligible for many or all benefits administered by the VA; and that he could be deprived of his rights and benefits as a veteran under both Federal and State law. On 16 September 1985, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge. The ABCMR does not grant requests for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022254
On 11 February 2003, this Board considered the applicants request to be credited with completion of PLDC; that her rank of sergeant, pay grade E-5 be restored; that the Qualitative Management Program (QMP) bar to reenlistment be overturned; and that she be restored to active duty in the Active Guard Reserve program with back pay. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) provides the specific authorities and reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty and the SPD codes to be entered on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022256
The applicant requests the records of her deceased spouse, a retired former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he remained on active duty until the date of his death, rather than showing he was retired due to permanent disability. The applicant provides: * a letter from counsel * Memorial Service DVD (not included with the packet) * Disability Evaluation System Proposed Rating, dated 13 March 2013 * 17 April 2013, orders announcing the FSM's retirement due to 100 percent (%)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022261
There is no evidence of record showing he was diagnosed with any unfitting medical condition prior to his discharge on 12 August 1992. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) governs the evaluation for physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. However, there is no evidence showing he was diagnosed with an unfitting medical condition prior to his administrative discharge in 1992.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022263
The applicant states: * On 16 October 2011, he reenlisted for a term of 3 years * The DA Form 4836 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment or Reenlistment) was signed on 16 October 2011 and the terms of the contract included a $3,000.00 bonus * The promised bonus was denied for various reasons that are of no fault of his own * He was told his expiration term of service date was not correct in "SIDPERS and GIMS," and that the unit executed an extension without requesting a bonus control number (BCN)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022267
The applicant requests removal of a DA Form 705 (Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) Scorecard) from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File). Thus, the evidence of record shows the DA Form 705 is improperly filed in the applicant's AMHRR and it should be included as an enclosure to his DD Form 4 as part of his ROTC accession packet. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022268
The applicant's request for correction of his records to show he is eligible for the SLRP as stated in his enlistment contract has been carefully considered. He was not MOSQ for enlistment under the SLRP at the time of his enlistment in the NDARNG. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State Army National Guard records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that the NGB approved an ETP to qualify him for repayment of all his student loans...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022268
The applicant's request for correction of his records to show he is eligible for the SLRP as stated in his enlistment contract has been carefully considered. He was not MOSQ for enlistment under the SLRP at the time of his enlistment in the NDARNG. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State Army National Guard records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that the NGB approved an ETP to qualify him for repayment of all his student loans...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022270
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 completion of Hazardous Materiel Training. The applicant provides: * Certificate of Training * DA Form 3355 (Promotion Point Worksheet), page 2 * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022273
On 10 January 1973, the appropriate authority approved the recommendation for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, due to civil conviction, and directed that the applicant be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no indication in his records that he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. c. An individual discharged for conviction by a civil court normally would be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022274
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the correct amount of his severance pay was $74,483.76 vice $92,388.51. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show the correct amount of separation pay he received. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending from the remarks section of his DD Form 214 by: * deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022275
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20120010441, on 11 December 2012. The applicant provides a military pay voucher, dated 16 July 1970, which shows he was assigned to Company E, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry. The evidence of record supports the applicant's contention he was a member of the 1st Battalion, not the 5th...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022277
On 12 December 1989, the applicant's company commander recommended the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, for failure to meet exit standards for basic training. e. Paragraph 5-11 states Soldiers who were not medically qualified under procurement medical fitness standards when accepted for enlistment or who became medically disqualified under these standards prior to entrance on active duty, active duty for training, or initial entry training...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022282
His record of promotions shows he was generally a good service member. A memorandum from Headquarters, 32d Signal Battalion, dated 1 November 1988, subject: Suspension of Access to Classified Material for (Applicant), suspended his access to classified information under the provisions of Army Regulation 380-67 (Personnel Security Program), paragraph 2-200. c. 378th Personnel Service Company Orders 362-26, dated 27 December 1988, reduced him in rank/grade from sergeant/E-5 to private/E-1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022283
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he elected to participate in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) for spouse only coverage. Counsel requests the applicant's eligibility for an RCSBP annuity be established and that she be paid based on the DD Form 1883 (SBP Election Certificate) submitted by the FSM. * the FSM completed 20 of years service and a 20-year letter was sent to him * he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022283
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he elected to participate in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) for spouse only coverage. Counsel requests the applicant's eligibility for an RCSBP annuity be established and that she be paid based on the DD Form 1883 (SBP Election Certificate) submitted by the FSM. * the FSM completed 20 of years service and a 20-year letter was sent to him * he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022285
After years of requesting a re-evaluation of his disabilities the VA increased his rating to 80%. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The PEB had to have found the applicant was unfit for duty for one or more of the medical condition(s) referred by the MEB, it was determined the applicant's combined disability rating was less than 30%, and he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022288
The applicant provides: * FSM's orders for the Silver Star * FSM's DD Form 214 * FSM's death certificate * court order, dated 15 December 2008 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The FSM served in Korea from 30 June 1952 through 2 June 1953; he participated in three campaigns during his service in Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting award of the Korean Service Medal and Vietnam Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022289
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and correction of his record to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds he received on 3 January 1945; b. awarding him the Bronze Star Medal based on his award of the CIB; and c. amending his WD AGO Form 53-55 as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022290
The applicant requests: a. correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show he served on active duty from 5 January 1954 to 31 December 1961 at an E-4 rating instead of 5 January 1954 to 8 December 1955. b. correction of his Certification of Military Service to show his correct service dates and to show his correct service number. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022293
The applicant requests correction of item 11 (Primary Specialty) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his Area of Concentration (AOC) as 68H (Pharmacy Officer). His DD Form 214 lists in: * Item 11 67E, Patient Administration Officer, 15 years and 8 months * Item 14 the Army Medical Pharmacy Services Orientation Course, 2 weeks, 1983 American Society of Healthcare Pharmacists Hospital Pharmacy Residency Course, 52 weeks, 1991 5. Therefore,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022297
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 August 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130022297 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The flight records provided by the applicant show the applicant flew 310 Category I (Combat Assault) missions during the period 2 May through 27 August 1971. Awarding the applicant the Air Medal with numeral 12 for the period 2 May through 27 August 1971 and b. adding to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 6 June 1973 the: * Air Medal with Numeral 12 * Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022300
Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), as then in effect, 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 and contained item-by-item instructions for completing the DD Form 214. The applicant's separation orders and his DD Form 214 authorized him to receive to full separation pay in the amount of $26,954.07. There is no evidence of record showing the applicant received...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022302
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) to show his rank/grade as sergeant (SGT)/E-5 vice specialist (SPC)/E-4. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022303
The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged in the rank of SFC under the provisions of AR 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of misconduct (civil conviction), with an under honorable conditions (general) characterization of service. AR 600-8-2, states, in part, for a Soldier flagged pending adverse action and is pending involuntary separation or discharge, remove the flag on the date HQDA or the appropriate commander approves retention of the Soldier, or on the date the Soldier is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022305
Department of Defense Instruction 5505.7 and Army Regulation 195-2 (Criminal Investigation Activities) contain the authority and criteria for titling decisions. The ROI pertaining to the applicant does not say he owed $40,434.00 (versus the $8,700.00 he states he had to repay). The applicant has failed to provide sufficient evidence to show the ROI was in error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022310
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Board's denial of his previous request for correction of his record to show award of the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart was awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. In the absence of documentary evidence showing he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, treated for such wounds, and the medical treatment was made a matter of official record, there is an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022311
d. A DD Form 149, dated 29 January 2011, wherein he requested the Purple Heart. The Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of enemy action. There is no available evidence of record and he did not provide sufficient evidence to show he was wounded or sustained injuries during Vietnam as a result of enemy action which clearly justified a second award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022312
His DD Form 214 also shows: * he was not awarded a military occupational specialty * his service was characterized as honorable * the separation authority was Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 13-2e * his separation program designator (SPD) code was JFT * his RE code was 3 * his narrative reason for separation was "Physical Standards" 3. a. RE-1 applies to Soldiers completing their terms of active service who are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022313
The applicant requests correction of her records to show she received Federal recognition for an initial appointment as a second lieutenant (2LT) in the Alabama Army National Guard National (ALARNG) on 16 December 2010. c. In accordance with National Guard Regulation 600-100, paragraph 2-2(b), "the effective date of Federal recognition for original appointment is that date on which the commissioned officer executes the oath of office in the State." The effective date of Federal recognition...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022314
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his rank and pay grade of SPC/E-4 and that his awards of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and Illinois Military Attendance Ribbon be added. There is no evidence in the available records to show that a grade determination was made in his case; however, the advancement instrument to the pay grade of E04 is contained in his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130022315
The applicant indicated she was eligible for HPOBCP from the date of her certification (6 October 2011) as a physician assistant, but had not received payment. In accordance with All Army Activities (ALARACT) Message 195/2010; Subject: ALARACT Army Special Pay Plan for Licensed Clinical Psychologist(s), Social Workers, Physician Assistant(s), and Veterinarians; paragraph 4 - General Eligibility Criteria for the HPO special pays indicate the officer must be a commissioned HPO who is a...