ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013331
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the entry in item 2 of his DD Form 214 and replacing it with the SN shown on his DD Form 47; b. adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation c. adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013335
Counsel states, in effect: * in June 2013 the applicant was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); in light of this diagnosis the characterization of his discharge is unjust * the applicant is a decorated Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient * he enlisted in the Regular Army on 30 September 1970 and, after successfully completing basic combat training he was sent to advanced individual training for military occupational specialty (MOS) 05B (Radio Operator) * he had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013336
His DD Form 214 shows he was REFRAD on 22 August 1973 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 5-3 for early release to serve one year in an Army National Guard or U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) unit. He completed 1 year, 9 months, and 6 days of active military service. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013339
The TSGLI program was established by Congress to provide relief to Soldiers and their families after suffering a traumatic injury. The applicant contends his claim for TSGLI benefits based on a traumatic injury he suffered on 15 May 2010 should be approved because he has required assistance with more than two ADLs (i.e., bathing, dressing, and eating) since 15 May 2010. The evidence of record shows for other traumatic injuries resulting in the inability to carry out two of the six ADLs,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013340
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. This qualifies him for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show it. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013342
He also requests correction of item 12h (Effective Date of Pay Grade) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show that he held the rank/pay grade of private (PV2)/E-2 with an effective date of 26 September 1991 at the time of discharge. On 25 May 1993, the applicant was notified by his unit commander that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013344
I then said that you never know Soldier we might even "F_ _ _." Her name is [Soldier's name]. He believes he was a good drill sergeant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013345
However, his records contain a Decision Paper, dated 15 July 1988, Subject: Recommendation for Discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations). The memorandum states that, effective 20 September 2011, Service DRBs should normally grant requests, in these cases, to change the: * narrative reason for discharge to "Secretarial Authority" with a Separation Program Designator (SPD) Code of JFF * characterization of the discharge to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013346
The applicant states he retired from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 31 July 2003; and he received retirement pay beginning in 2014; however, he only received 6 years of back pay. His service record is void of evidence that shows he applied for retired pay at that time. Although his service record is void of evidence to support his claim, it would be appropriate as a matter of equity to amend his records to show he applied for retirement pay in a timely manner and to pay him for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013348
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge to honorable. The available evidence does not support the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge to honorable. In the absence of evidence showing an error or injustice in the separation authority's decision, there is an insufficient basis upon which to upgrade the applicant's discharge to an honorable discharge or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013351
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. _______ _ 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 | CY2014 | 20140013353
His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record - Armed Forces of the United States) and his DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) both show his middle name as Vxxxxxxxxx. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence indicates an administrative error was made when recording the applicant's middle name on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to show the middle name listed on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013355
He states he was recommended for promotion to E-5, but never received it. c. A memorandum, subject: Recommendation for Promotion to Grade E-5, dated 11 April 1969, showing the adjutant approved the recommendation to promote the applicant. Although he provided evidence that shows he was recommended for promotion to SP5 and appeared before a promotion board, there is no evidence and he has not provided any to show that he met the cut-off score and was subsequently promoted to SP5 prior to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013357
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show completion of the Practical Nurse Course. Acceptable source documents include the enlisted record brief, DA Form 4037 (Officer Record Brief), DA Form 1059, or other military issued certificate of completion with from and through dates or number of weeks. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013363
The applicant requests correction of his social security number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). In this case, based on the evidence of record and the evidence he submitted, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN. To clarify any questions or confusion in regard to the difference in the TIN recorded in his military record and his SSN, it would be appropriate to add an entry to item 30 (Remarks) of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013366
The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD). The applicant was discharged on 21 August 2003. ___________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 | CY2014 | 20140013372
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Option B and C participants do not make a new SBP election at age 60. Based upon the foregoing, there is insufficient evidence to support granting the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013380
In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical considerations and mitigating factors when taking action on applications from former service members administratively discharged under other than honorable conditions and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013381
The applicant requests payment of the second installment of her Officer Accession Bonus (OAB). The applicant provides: * Written Agreement-OAB Addendum * Request for Exception to Policy to retain OAB memoranda (self and state) * NGB denial to retain OAB memorandum * U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Standard Form (SF) 50-B (Notification of Personnel Action) * NGB Memorandum, subject: Army National Guard (ARNG) Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) Guidance for Fiscal Year (FY)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013384
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) (5th Award). The applicant provides a DD Form 214 and orders for the AGCM (5th Award). It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013385
e. He was commissioned as an officer on 3 November 2005. f. He requests relief from recoupment of the $6,000.00 OAB and preparation of an OAB addendum for the date he graduated from the officer basic course (OBC) on 1 August 2006. g. Through the CAARNG ITF audit process, he also was informed that Soldiers cannot receive an OAB and the SLRP for overlapping periods. The evidence of record shows the applicant received $12,000.00 from the SLRP and $6,000.00 for an OAB. Although there is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013387
The applicant requests that a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) or that it be transferred to the restricted folder of his OMPF. e. He requests the Board consider his application because he served his Nation as a Soldier. On 28 May 2011, after reviewing the case file, the reprimand imposed, as well as the recommendations of the chain of command, the imposing commander directed the filing of the GOMOR in the applicant's OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013394
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 12 September 2004 to show she entered active duty on 18 March 2003 instead of 7 February 2003. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 for the period ending 6 March 2003 * DD Form 214 for the period ending 12 September 2004 * active duty orders CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, block 12a of this DD Form 214 should be corrected to show she entered active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013402
The applicant requests the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) be added to item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The DD Form 214 issued at that time shows he completed 1 year and 19 months of creditable active duty service and he earned the following awards: * National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) * Marksman...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013403
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show he contracted for Incentive Special Pay (ISP) for the period from 1 October 2013 to 30 September 2014 with a rate of $26,000 vice $20,000. The opinion stated that a review of the applicant's military pay file shows the following recent contracts: * A 1-year ISP contract at $20,000 per year effective 1 October 2010 * A 1-year ISP contract at $20,000 per year effective 1 October 2011 * A 1-year ISP contract at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013406
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) for the period ending 1 August 1949 to show the sixth digit of his Army service number as 8 instead of 0. The applicant provides his: * WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) * WD AGO Form 53 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013408
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he is authorized the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM). There is no evidence in his available records that shows he served in Kuwait after 11 September 2001. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the current...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013416
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. Orders Number 07-311-00001, dated 7 November 2007, transferring him to the Retired Reserve effective 7 December 2007, by reason of completion of 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013418
The applicant's military pay records show he received HFP/IDP and CZTE for the period 2 June 2009 to 25 May 2010 for service in Kuwait, which is a period of 11 months and 24 days. The applicant's Enlisted Record Brief shows he was awarded the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one campaign star and his deployment orders show he was deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom with a proceed date of 29 May 2009. The applicant's military pay records and deployment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013422
On 25 January 2007, his unit commander advised him that he was initiating action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12b, based on a pattern of misconduct. There is no evidence in his military records that show he was a victim of retaliation by his command or that family problems were the proximate cause of his acts of misconduct. The evidence of records shows he accepted NJP for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013423
The policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments will provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active duty service individual pre-separation or release from active duty counseling on the benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and document accordingly and maintain records for individuals who receive supplemental educational assistance under Public Law 110-252, section 3316 (emphasis added). Soldiers with at least 6 years, but...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013436
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 applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a MH condition during processing through the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013439
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, and in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013442
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 mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. The Department of Defense memorandum, dated 27 February 2013, directed the Service Secretaries to conduct a review of mental health diagnoses for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013444
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140013444 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The SRP determined that no MH diagnoses were changed to the applicant's possible disadvantage in the disability evaluation process.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013445
The separation authority approved the applicant's separation under the provisions of paragraph 5-13, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of personality disorder and directed the applicant be issued an honorable characterization of service. In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013446
Finally, it appeared the author of the NARSUM eventually concurred with a diagnosis of MDD, documenting it in his Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL) examinations. The SRP noted the final PEB diagnosis, the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) Section 4.129 did not specify a diagnosis of PTSD, rather it stated "mental disorder due to a highly stressful event," and its application was not restricted to PTSD. The SRP noted the psychiatrist, in his response to the PEB 9 months...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013449
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. After a comprehensive review of the applicants case, the SRP recommend by unanimous vote that the applicant's prior MH rating determinations be modified to reflect a Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) entry at 50 percent for his MH condition, for a combined TDRL entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013450
The applicant states: * he was wrongfully discharged from the Army after he became disabled in the line of duty when he developed a psychiatric disorder after witnessing a traumatic event * after returning home early from a field maneuver, the traumatic event he experienced was witnessing his wife of 2 months engage in an extra-marital affair with a fellow Soldier on 23 April 1987 * he moved into the barracks on 24 April 1987 * on 25 April 1987, he was admitted to Womack Army Community...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013452
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013454
Regardless, there is more than enough evidence showing he had over 60 days of service in Kuwait. On 9 August 2004, he was ordered to active duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The evidence shows the applicant was deployed to Kuwait/Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 13 October 2004 to 11 October 2005 as a truck driver stationed in Kuwait.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013463
The applicant states that in spite of requesting to retire due to completing a sufficient period of service for retirement, she was medically retired from the military with over 20 years of active federal service and was ineligible to reenlist due to having an RE Code of 4R. A Physical Disability Information Report, dated 10 June 2014, and U.S. Army Installation Management Command, Headquarters, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Sill, OK, Orders 162-1314, dated 11 June 2014 (as amended by Orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013468
The applicant requests, in effect, amendment of Orders 303-353, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army 90th Regional Support Command (RSC) on 30 October 1998, to show he was transferred to another troop program unit (TPU) of the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). The applicant's request for amendment of Orders 303-353, or removal of those orders from his OMPF, was carefully considered; however, the available evidence does not support his request. There is no evidence in his record and he provides no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013470
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) in the rank/grade of master sergeant (MSG)/E-8 instead of sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7. The applicant provides copies of: * page 2 of the Puerto Rico National Guard Element FY07 MSG Promotion List * orders showing he was retained on active duty to complete medical treatment as a SFC * orders showing he was placed on the TDRL as a SFC * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013472
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He provides an Eligibility Bonus Work Sheet for AGR Bonus for Indefinite, undated, wherein it shows his adjusted basic active service date (BASD) was 30 August 2000, his ETS date had been 23 August 2006, he would reach 18 years of service on 30 August 2018, and the total time he would be paid the SRB was for 12 years and 7 days of service (date of 18 years of service minus reenlistment date, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013473
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * item 31 (Foreign Service) he was credited with Vietnam service beginning on 10 November 1970 * item 38 (Record of Assignments) * he was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry, 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division, from 15 November 1970 through on or about 9 June 1971 * he was assigned as a patient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013475
In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical considerations and mitigating factors when taking action on applications from former service members administratively discharged UOTHC and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health professional representing a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013476
e. A letter, dated 19 December 2013, wherein DFAS advised him of the following: (1) They received the copy of his divorce decree requesting that his current (second) spouse be removed from SBP coverage due to divorce. In view of the continued deduction of his SBP premiums since 1993, his desire to provide SBP for his former spouse, and the fact that there is no current spouse with a vested interest, it would be appropriate as a matter of equity to correct the applicant's records to show he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013477
The applicant requests the issuance of a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for his active duty service that ended around 1 May 1973. His records do not contain a DD Form 214 for this period of ADT. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by providing the applicant with a statement of service or other appropriate document to reflect his active duty service as a member of the USAR and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013478
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. The SRP directed attention to its recommendations based on the above evidence and, its first assessment, under MH Review Project guidelines, was to judge whether a ratable MH diagnosis (in this case anxiety and/or depression) was unfairly eliminated during the Integrated...