ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008500
There is no evidence of record that shows he was injured or wounded as a result of hostile action or that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. Regrettably, in the absence of documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action and treated for those wounds there is an insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008501
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood if the discharge request were approved, he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008502
He served 11 years on active duty worldwide as a commissioned officer in the rank of captain (CPT). Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1370, states in order to be credited with satisfactory service in an officer rank/grade below the rank/grade of lieutenant colonel a person must have served satisfactorily in that rank/grade as a Reserve commissioned officer in an active status, or in a retired status on active duty, for not less than 6 months. The evidence of record shows while serving on active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008509
Three options were available: * elect to decline enrollment and choose at age 60 whether to start SBP participation * elect that a beneficiary receive an annuity if they die before age 60, but delay payment of it until the date of the member's 60th birthday; or * elect that a beneficiary receive an annuity immediately upon their death if before age 60 Once a member elects either option B or C in any category of coverage, that election is irrevocable. The evidence of record shows the FSM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008513
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008516
The applicant's complete military service records are not available for review. Thus, the available evidence shows the applicant's initial discharge date as shown on his initial DD Form 214 should be corrected to show 7 February 1952. However, the evidence of record shows the periods of his net, other, and total service are correctly recorded on both of his DD Forms 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008521
The applicant requests combat pay for his service in Korea. The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) with an effective date of 7 August 1952 * a DD Form 667 (Claim for Combat Pay), dated 2 October 1952 * a DA AGO Form 209 (Delay and Referral Notice), dated 28 January 1953 * a letter, dated 20 February 1953, from the Department of the Army, Office of The Adjutant General CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The only records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008527
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending on 15 January 2004, to show the: * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * Combat Action Record (i.e., Badge) * any other awards he is entitled to for his service Iraq/Kuwait 2. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed qualifying period of service for award of Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008528
On 27 August 2012, as part of his medical retirement proceedings, the Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGDRB) considered the applicant's grade for the TDRL. On 31 August 2012, a paralegal specialist stated the applicant was requesting that the battalion commander take supplemental action by reducing the applicant's punishment. He accepted the punishment without appealing the commander's decision in the NJP proceedings.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008530
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 January 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130008530 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). According to MILPER Message 10-058, the applicant's transfer did not warrant an automatic promotion, as Soldiers in pay grade E-6 and above must be considered for promotion by a centralized promotion board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008534
The Army TSGLI Office's denial of the applicant's TSGLI claim was incorrect for two reasons: [Applicant] accidently and unknowingly ingested medication he believed was prescribed to him by a medical doctor; and the claimed losses are a direct result of a "traumatic event" (as defined by the TSGLI Procedures Guide). His TSGLI request was based on ADL loss from injuries and hospitalization resulting from his accidental ingestion of Methadone. Counsel further contends the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008535
The applicant requests entitlement to transfer his educational benefits to his son under the TEB provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The TEB policy guidance provides that a Soldier with less than 10 years of service must agree to complete an additional 4 years of service at the time the request for transfer of education benefits is approved. The applicant is not eligible to transfer his education benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008539
The evidence shows the applicant was wounded in his right arm and leg on 26 October 1965; however, his DD Form 214 shows he was wounded in his left leg. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these unit awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 14 June 1963 through 6 June 1966 * deleting award of the VSM from his DD Form 214 * adding award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008540
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, the three courses he completed in 1964 are not authorized for entry on his DD Form 214, dated 14 May 1961, because the courses were not completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the entry Ft Knox, KY 13 Feb - 13 May 1961 Parts Clerk to item 29 of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008544
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. c. Based on the available evidence, it would be appropriate at this time to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 6 October 1950 through 5 October 1953. 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 6 October 1950 through 5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008550
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his: * date of birth (DOB) as XX September 1941 vice XX August 1941 * social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-X9XX" vice "XXX-XX-X8XX" 2. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant's DOB was listed as XX September 1941 upon his induction into the AUS and his SSN was listed with the seventh digit as 9 upon his entry on active duty. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008551
On 19 November 1971, 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. In his request, he indicated he understood he could be discharged under conditions other than honorable and be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate, he might be deprived of many or all Army benefits, he might be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008552
h. On 24 August 2006, the HMCS noted the FSM felt better and denied suicidal thoughts. (1) LD investigations of suicide or attempted suicide must determine whether the Soldier was mentally sound at the time of the incident. The psychiatrist who evaluated the FSM on 31 August 2006, after his release from confinement, did not determine the FSM was a suicide risk.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008553
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008556
Because evidence indicated that his loss did not directly result from a traumatic event as defined above, his branch of service could not approve his claim. The applicant has provided a DA Form 2173 and a letter from a physician who does not have access to all of his medical records and did not treat him at the time of the stroke. The letter provided by Dr. SF is insufficient evidence in and of itself to justify granting relief, because the recommendation is based on opinion, and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008557
The applicant's records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 29 August 1968. This unit was his last unit of assignment at the time of his evacuation from Vietnam, not at the time of his retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting Company D from item 12 of his DD Form 214 and replacing it with Company C. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008558
The applicant requests reconsideration of the previous Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decision regarding his request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded or authorized the: * Purple Heart * Army Good Conduct Medal * Presidential Unit Citation (2nd Award) * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) 2. On 24 February 2011, the ABCMR granted the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008577
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under honorable conditions (general) to an honorable discharge. c. The applicant was psychiatrically cleared for separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability). The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008578
On 15 May 1987, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. The ABCMR does not grant requests for upgrade of discharges solely for the purpose of making the applicant eligible for veterans or medical benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008580
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her military records to show at the time of retirement her rank/grade was colonel (COL)/O-6 vice lieutenant colonel (LTC)/O5. Since she did not serve in the grade of COL for 3 years in an active status, she is not entitled to the benefits associated with that promotion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008581
On 30 March 1971, the applicant was discharged accordingly. When separation for unsuitability was warranted, an honorable or general discharge was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the individual's entire record. In view of the change, the general discharge issued to the applicant at the time of separation is inconsistent with the standards for discharge for unsuitability character and behavior disorder (now known as personality disorder) which subsequently...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008582
On 8 February 2008, the Transition Center, Fort Hood, TX, sent a memorandum to HRC stating that the applicant's unit requested to withdraw the applicant's approved retirement due to his conviction and sentence to 30 years in confinement. The Deputy SJA stated that if the separation authority believed the applicant should be separated from the service prior to the end of his term of enlistment, then he may forward a request to the Secretary of the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008584
The applicant requests, in effect, payment of an annual Health Professions Officer Incentive Pay (HPOIP) from 1 October 2012 to 30 September 2013. There is no record she supplied the 1-year HPOIP contract at $2,500.00 per year for the period 1 October 2012 through 30 September 2013. d. However, as a newly-accessed officer the urgency to execute and submit contractual special pays may not have been known. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008585
The applicant requests payment of Board Certification Pay (BCP) from 1 January 2010 through 30 September 2012. His records contain a Certificate of Board Certification in Internal Medicine for the period 2009 through 2019. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant applied for and was authorized payment of BCP for the period 1 January 2010 to 30 September 2012 utilizing an HPPED or MSP date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008586
e. a DA From 5435, dated 15 April 2009, which shows he was eligible for the Selected Reserve MGIB program provided he contracted to serve for 6 years, was a secondary school graduate, and completed individual active duty training. d. The advisory recommended he be granted full administrate relief and that repayment of eligible loans active at his time of enlistment be honored under his contract according to Department of the Army SLRP regulatory guidance. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008588
On 24 September 2007, the appropriate separation authority approved the recommendation and directed that the applicant be separated from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for the commission of a serious offense. 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 SPD code of JKK was the appropriate code...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008591
The applicant states that on 2 August 2007 he was commissioned as a Regular Army (RA) Signal Corps (SC) officer in the rank of second lieutenant (2LT) as a year group 2007 officer. b. Paragraph 1-40 (Determining active date of rank for commissioned officers) states in sub-paragraph 1-40b, the ADOR of an officer receiving an original appointment as an RA commissioned officer, other than as stated in chapter 2, is the date the appointment is accepted unless: (1) The officer was, at the time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008595
She provided an email, dated June 2009, from the lead human resources assistant (official 1), HRC Indianapolis, U.S. Army Soldier Record Data Center to another official (Official 2) at HRC, which stated: * Official 2 wrote up a problem case, dated 26 May 2009, directing that the Saint Regis University transcript be removed the applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) * Official 1 was directed to place the Saint Regis University transcript back on the applicant's AMHRR * The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008596
t. VA rating decision, dated 3 December 2009, which shows he was awarded service-connected disability compensation for a reactive airway disease/asthma, rated at 30% service-connected, increased to 100% effective 11 August 2009. e. Referral to the Army PDES requires a determination that a Soldier does not meet medical retention standards before an individual can be separated from the military because of an injury or medical condition There is no evidence the applicant had: * a permanent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008597
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was eligible to receive the Dental Officer Retention Bonus effective 1 October 2012 instead of January 2013. The Chief, PPD acknowledged that a retention bonus program was available to Soldiers with a 63A/Dentist AOC on 1 October 2012 and noted the applicant completed a USAREC Form 1166 on 10 November 2012 for the $20,000 incentive in return for serving an additional year in the SELRES. In view of the foregoing, the advisory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008605
The applicant requests correction of his 2009 disability separation to show post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was considered by the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB), an increase to his disability rating, and disability retirement. Since his medical records are now "tarnished," the Army should now correct his military medical records to show he was diagnosed with PTSD and adjust his disability separation action and rating. The evidence of record also...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008608
The applicant requests the issuance of an Honorable Discharge Certificate and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to show two awards of the Army Achievement Medal * Item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) to show permanent instead of temporary retirement 2. The applicant states: * the second award of the Army Achievement Medal was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008610
The applicant requests removal of a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR), dated 31 January 2000, from the restricted section of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File). The reason for the GOMOR was, as a new lieutenant in the Armor School Officer Basic Course, the applicant received a DUI. c. Now the applicant, a major, has asked that the DUI letter be removed from the restricted section of his AMHRR and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008613
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides: * a 9 February 2013 National Guard Bureau (NGB) Memorandum * a sworn statement from his retention NCO * his sworn statement * a DA Form 4836 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment or Reenlistment) * 15 pages of emails CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. In view of the foregoing, the applicant's FLARNG record should be corrected to reflect that a proper bonus addendum was completed in a timely manner and a bonus control number...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008614
The applicant requests his records be considered for promotion to chief warrant officer four (CW4) by a special selection board (SSB). I am requesting an SSB because of NCOERs that were duplicated and appeared on My Board File. There appears to be no significant material error or injustice in his case which would warrant consideration by an SSB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008615
The applicant was discharged UOTHC on 25 August 1981 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. b. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation under honorable conditions issued to a Soldier whose military record was satisfactory but not so meritorious as to warrant an honorable discharge. d. Paragraph 3-7c(7) specifically addresses issuance of a discharge UOTHC under the provisions of chapter 10. e. Chapter 10 provides that a member who has committed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008616
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 20 November 1966, the applicant departed Vietnam en-route to the United States. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Medical Badge is awarded to medical department personnel (colonel and below) who are assigned or attached to a medical unit of company or smaller size that is organic to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental or smaller size which is engaged in active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008619
The applicant provides: * DA Form 1559 (Inspector General (IG) Action Request) * Letter from the Office of the IG, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) (USACAPOC(A)), Fort Bragg, NC * Request for disenrollment from USASMA Class Number 35 with chain of command endorsements * Transfer to the Retired Reserve orders CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. d. Although he requested a deferment to a subsequent class it was just a request. He argues that he submitted a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008621
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The applicant's DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 31 May 1966, shows his SSN as "xxx-xx-x4xx."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008622
The FSM's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the FSM completed a qualifying period of service for award of the National Defense Service Medal. ______________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 | 20130008623
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he completed 12 years of civilian education versus 8 years. Since his DD Form 214 does not show he completed 12 years of civilian education, his high school equivalency was erroneously omitted from his DD Form 214. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he completed 12 years of civilian education.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008624
The applicant requests correction of the Social Security number (SSN) shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and correction of his record to show he is authorized the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960). He states the SSN on his DD Form 214 is entered as "XXX-XX-XX1X," but should read "XXX-XX-XX6X." The regulation in effect at the time of the applicant's separation stated the SSN entered on the DD Form 214 was to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008625
He states his DD Form 214 does not show award of the ARCOM or his date of entry. He provides Special Orders 190, dated 9 July 1967, that show his basic active service date/basic pay entry date as 18 November 1965. The evidence of record shows the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States versus enlisting.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008626
The applicant provides a letter, dated 25 February 2013, from a registered nurse who states that from 7 November 2009 through 30 August 2010, the applicant was unable to independently perform 3 of the 6 activities of daily living (ADL). Part II loss includes traumatic injuries resulting in the inability to perform at least 2 ADLs for 30 or more consecutive days and hospitalization due to a traumatic injury and other traumatic injury (OTI) resulting in the inability to carry out 2 of the 6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130008631
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 February 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130008631 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * the address on the FSM's 20-year letter was incorrect and he did not receive it on time * her application for survivor benefits annuity was denied because the FSM did not return the DD Form 1883 within the given timeframe 3. Public Law 95-397, the Reserve Component SBP, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for...