ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004063
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his home of record (HOR) as Chicago, IL. The available evidence shows that his HOR was listed as Chicago, IL during his period of service in the ARNG/USAR; however, after a break in service he enlisted in the Regular Army and listed his HOR as Toa Baja, Puerto Rico on his enlistment contract. The evidence shows the applicant recorded Toa Baja, Puerto Rico as his HOR when he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004064
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant, the grandson of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), for the period ending 31 October 1963, to show the: * Republic of Korea War Service Medal * Silver Star * Distinguished Flying Cross * two awards of the Purple Heart * Prisoner of War (POW) Medal * Philippine Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004076
On 22 December 2009, the FSM and the applicant divorced. Public Law 92-425, the SBP, enacted 21 September 1972, provided that military members could elect to have their retired pay reduced to provide for an annuity after death to surviving dependents. The evidence of record shows the applicant and the FSM were remarried on 29 June 2011 and the FSM died on 23 November 2011 after less than five months of marriage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004078
The applicant further states treatment of his wounds should be in his military medical records. The applicant's complete military medical records are not available for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004084
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator Codes (SPD) Codes) prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service, and the SPD code to be used for these stated reasons. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. However, the evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004085
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 the correct dates of his foreign service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * adding to item 13 the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * deleting from item 18 the entry "Service in Operation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004088
The DD Form 214 he was issued shows in: * item 25 (Separation Authority) "AR 635-200, PARA 5-15A (2)" * item 26 (Separation Code) "LGH" * item 27 (RE Code) "3" * item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) "NON-RETENTION ON ACTIVE DUTY" 6. This SPD code is used for RA Soldiers ineligible for, barred from, or otherwise denied reenlistment who are separated on completion of enlistment. The applicant was an RA Soldier who was released from active duty upon reaching his ETS, but his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004090
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. The applicant contends her DD Form 214 should be corrected by: a. changing the narrative reason for separation to show her disability was not EPTS and b. changing her name as a result of her divorce and remarriage that occurred subsequent to her discharge from military service. The available...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004092
The applicant requests an upgrade of her discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) to general. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate. Her service was characterized by the nature of her offenses and the circumstances of her separation and does not warrant an upgrade to general.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004093
The MEB recommended the applicant's referral to a physical evaluation board (PEB). The applicant is entitled to correction of her records to show, in addition to intervertebral lumbar disc disease as a disabling condition and rated at 20%; PTSD, chronic, also as a disabling condition that did not meet retention standards, effective 8 January 2012, the date of her original discharge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004094
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of the reentry eligibility (RE) code on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending on 14 December 2010 from an RE code of "3" to an RE code of "2." His Army Military Human Resources Record (AMHRR) contains a third DD Form 214 for the period ending 3 December 2010. According to this regulation, these codes will not be used.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004095
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214, dated 29 March 2012 * DA Form 4187, dated 7 October 2011 * DA Form 4187, dated 2 August 2012 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. A DA Form 4187, dated 7 October 2011, shows her advancement to PFC/E-3 with an effective date and date of rank of 7 October 2011 in accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions and Reductions). A DA Form 4187, dated 2 August 2012, shows her advancement to PFC/E-3 with an effective date and new date of rank of 16...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004098
f. The reverse side of a DA Form 7349 (Initial Medical Review - Annual Medical Certificate), dated 7 January 2005, which shows a physician opined that he was unfit for continued service in the USAR and required a non-duty PEB to evaluate his conditions of Hepatitis C and hearing loss. He requested an informal PEB to review his medical records for a final determination of his medical fitness for retention. Since he had failed to make an election within the prescribed time limits the case...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004099
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 27 June 1985, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. There is no evidence in the applicant's records nor did he provide any evidence to support his contention that he was told by his recruiter that he could change his MOS after 6 months.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004100
The applicant provides copies of: * His DD Form 214 * Orders from the U.S. Army Reserve dated 21 March 1973 * Orders assigning him to the 121st Aviation Company, dated 4 June 1968 * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * A 10-page self-authored letter * Information on Pathfinders * A picture of himself as a Pathfinder in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 does not show he was awarded the CIB. He also provides...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004101
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). The applicant's Army Military Human Resources Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), does not contain any orders showing he was awarded the BSM. He also submits a citation showing he was awarded the BSM for exceptionally meritorious service in connection with military operations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004102
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * his military occupational specialty (MOS) as 21K (Plumber) in item 11 (Primary Specialty) * he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Army Service Ribbon (ASR), and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) in item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) * his completion of training in item 18 (Remarks) 2. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004104
This law also provides that every member having a spouse and/or child(ren), who retired/transfers to the retired list on or after that date, is automatically covered under SBP at the maximum rate unless he/she elected otherwise before retirement or transfer to the retired list. He elected SBP coverage for spouse and children based on the full amount. As a result, DFAS cannot automatically deduct SBP premiums from the member's monthly pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004106
He wants his correct MOS recorded on his DD Form 214 and recognized by the Army. The applicant provides his DD Form 214. There is no evidence in his records and he provides none to show he completed any other MOS training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004108
The applicant requests removal of the following documents from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File): * general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR), dated 23 April 1998 * DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report (AER)), dated 24 April 1998 2. The GOMOR was correctly filed. The AER was filed in the applicant's AMHRR together with his acknowledgement and associated documents.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004112
The applicant requests an exception to policy to transfer educational benefits to his family member under the Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The program was implemented in July 2009 and he retired on 31 October 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his application and the Army approved his request to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004116
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show award of the Kosovo Campaign Medal. The applicant's contention that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the Kosovo Campaign Medal as a result of his service in Kosovo was carefully considered and is supported by the evidence provided. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004118
Since his DD Form 214 shows the SWASM with two bronze service stars, this portion of his request will not be discussed further in this Record of Proceedings. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the requirements for award of the CAB are branch and MOS immaterial. Since the CAB is only retroactive to 18 September 2001, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request to award him the CAB and add this badge to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 August 1991.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004124
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, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Overseas Service Bar * Vietnam Service Medal * Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004125
The applicant requests correction of item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) to show he received a shrapnel wound to his right bicep not his right knee. (2) 6 January 2010 VA Board of Veterans Appeals' letter informing him that his appeal for an increase in the 50% he had been awarded for PTSD was remanded for additional development. ____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004128
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 Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, "Cold War Medal," and all awards to which he is entitled. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Thailand and Okinawa during his period of active duty. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004129
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130004129 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge under honorable conditions to fully honorable or a medical discharge. On 24 February 1984, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004131
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his Social Security Number (SSN) as "xxx-x4-xxxx" instead of "xxx-x5-xxxx." The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review. Since his record is unavailable for the Board to review, there is no way to verify what SSN the applicant used during his tenure of service and the DD Form 214, which he signed, is presumed to have been correct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004136
His record contains General Orders Number 1166, issued by Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, dated 28 January 1970, which show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for the period April 1969 to January 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the: * Bronze Star Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004139
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: a. copies of his CRSC request and three denial letters from HRC, b. medical documents reflecting the status of his hearing, and c. page 3 of a medical examination for his retirement showing he had a mild hearing loss and should protect his hearing. Without evidence to establish a direct, causal relationship of the applicant's VA-rated disabilities to war or the simulation of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004142
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the Social Security Number (SSN) that is reflected on his Social Security Card. The applicants official records contain documents which show that at some point during his active duty service he used the SSN that is reflected on his Social Security Card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004145
The applicant states he was awarded the Purple Heart for an injury he received in Vietnam; however, this award is not shown on his DD Form 214. There are no orders in his military personnel records awarding him the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 17 January 1967 through 29 July 1968 * adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004151
After consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for 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. On 20 June 1997, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 with an under other than honorable conditions discharge and directed the applicant be reduced to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004152
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 27 March 1991, be corrected to show in item 12e (Total Prior Inactive Service) the entry 16 04 24. 2. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 incorrectly reflects the entry 14 01 16 in item 12e and should reflect the entry 16 04 24. He goes on to state that he found a National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service), dated 20 April 1979, which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004153
On 21 June 1979, the applicant's unit commander initiated action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-33, for misconduct due to frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. On 28 June 1979, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14 for misconduct, with an Under Other Than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004155
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. A DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that shows he was discharged on 26 January 1984 under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation - Enlisted Personnel), with the issuance of an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004156
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his dates of service in Vietnam and award of both Vietnam service medals (taken to mean the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) and Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960)). His DD Form 214 does not show his dates of service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004161
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 9 January 1995, the separation authority approved the recommendation for discharge and directed the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, based on commission of a serious offense and issued a General Discharge Certificate. The evidence of record shows that a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004165
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he: * should have been awarded the Air Medal * was a Drill Instructor at Fort Jackson, SC * participated in 25 air assaults * was a member of the 1st Cavalry 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 27 January 1968 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004166
The applicant requests payment of Board Certification Pay (BCP) retroactive to September 2011. On 13 May 2013, the Chief, Army Medical Department Special Pay Branch, Office of the Surgeon General, Falls Church, VA, provided an advisory opinion. For Army Medical Corps officers (physicians), these special pays include BCP, which is paid monthly to all board-certified Medical Corps officers based upon their date of board certification and their creditable service used to establish the HPPED.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004167
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her records to show she was transferred to the Retired Reserve with eligibility for retired pay at age 60 instead of discharged due to disability with severance pay. Army Regulation 635-40 states that when a Soldier has a disability rating of less than 30 percent and has at least 20 qualifying years for retirement for non-Regular service, "You have the option of accepting discharge with disability severance pay and forfeiting retirement for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004170
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to honorable. 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 court-martial charges were preferred. The applicant requests upgrade of his discharge under conditions other than honorable to an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004171
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge. He was discharged on 30 May 1990. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged as a result of court-martial in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) with a bad conduct discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004173
There is no evidence in his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) showing he was recommended for or awarded the Air Medal. Therefore, the preponderance of the evidence shows the applicant is entitled to the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on completion of qualifying service from 17 July 1968 to 16 July 1970 ending with termination of a period of Federal military service. Deleting the following awards from his DD Form 214: * Vietnam Service Medal with 2 bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004175
The Education Office at Camp Ripley told him that he had to transfer the benefit prior to his retirement and that he would need to complete an additional year in the Army National Guard (ARNG). The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show he was eligible to Transfer his Educational Benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his daughters. Although he states he did not receive career counseling prior to signing his retirement paperwork and he would have served...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004177
The applicant requests entitlement to transfer his educational benefits to his dependents under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The applicant requests entitlement to transfer his educational benefits to his dependents under the TEB provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The available evidence shows he was fully eligible to transfer his education benefits under the TEB prior to retirement but did not do so prior to his retirement on 31 October 2012.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004178
He provided a memorandum, dated 13 January 2013, from his rater at the time in question who states: a. the purpose of this memorandum is to change the applicant's OER for the rated period 1 March 2007 to 1 October 2007 from satisfactory to outstanding in light of newly-discovered information regarding his performance. The rater was not aware the applicant received the Air Force Achievement Medal in October 2007 until after the OER was completed and submitted. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004180
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was promoted to the rank/grade of major (MAJ)/O-4 when he was selected by the Position Vacancy Board (PVB) in March 2009. The applicant provides: a. his Officer Record Brief (ORB) which shows he was assigned as the 157th Infantry Brigade Chaplain for the period 16 September 2008 through 26 June 2011; b. a DA Form 4935, dated 8 January 2009, which shows the commander of the 157th Infantry Brigade identified the brigade chaplain...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004181
The applicant states he was informed that his discharge would be upgraded to medical under honorable conditions due to his honorable service in Vietnam for 6 months. However, the record includes a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for the good of the service-in lieu of trial by court-martial on 22 February 1972 with a discharge UOTHC. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130004182
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion in regard to the difference in the SSN recorded in his military record and to satisfy his desire to have the requested SSN documented in his AMHRR. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130004182 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130004182 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION...