ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013479
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 | 20140013480
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 considered whether a change of the diagnosis to PTSD was recommended. The SRP also agreed that there was not a preponderance of evidence in support of a recommendation to change the service diagnosis from anxiety disorder to PTSD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013481
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), ending on 15 January 1979, to show: * in item 3 (social security number (SSN)) "xxx-xx-3182" instead of "xxx-xx-3142" * in item 9 (Date of Birth (DOB)) 1 December 19XX instead of 12 January 19XX * an upgrade of his discharge to honorable service or show that he was medically discharged 2. The unit commander stated the applicant was ordered to active duty for 18 months and 25 days with a reporting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013482
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140013482 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013483
The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 22 October 1968 * two different DD Forms 214 for the period ending 7 April 1989 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214 - Report of Separation from Active Duty), dated 6 March 1979 * two DD Forms 215 (Correction to DD Form 214 - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 3 May 1985 and 22 January 1993 * four letters, dated between 2 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013484
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140013484 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a MH condition during processing through the military disability system.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013485
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 SRP next considered whether the evidence in the records available supported that any MH condition, regardless of specific diagnosis, was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013486
To be eligible for retired pay at age 60 under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12731-12737, a Reserve Soldier or former Reserve Soldier must have completed 20 qualifying years of service, the last 8 of which must have been in an RC. b. HRC reviewed his Reserve Retirement Statement, his letter, and his documents, and determined he completed 19 years, 7 months, and 13 days of qualifying service. However, at the time the applicant was separated (November 1992) a member of the Selected Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013487
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 SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013488
The applicant provided a Meritorious Service Medal Certificate, dated 20 July 1995, which shows III Corps and Fort Hood Permanent Order A-199-5 awarded him the Meritorious Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious service from 1 July 1985 to 30 June 1995. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 accordingly. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the following awards to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013489
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his time in Vietnam and the Vietnam Service Medal. His DA Forms 20 (Enlisted Qualification Records) show * Expert qualification with the M-14 Rifle * authorized the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the National Defense Service Medal * service in Vietnam from 2 May 1965 to 23 May 1966 with the 320th Signal Detachment * exclusively excellent conduct and efficiency marks throughout the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013490
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he was assigned to the 17th Aviation Company in Vietnam from 2 August 1966 to 16 November 1966. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed AIT in MOS 67J; therefore, he is authorized award of the Basic Aviation Badge and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013491
Her DD Form 214 issued at the time of her REFRAD shows she was awarded the OSR (2) and had 3 years and 29 days of foreign service. The available evidence shows that she served 3 months and 2 days in Iraq and Kuwait, which does not meet the minimum requirements for award of the OSR in those areas. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing in item 12f of her DD Form 214, dated 24 June 2003, that she served 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013493
The applicant provides; * DA Form 638, dated 20 February 2008 * two memoranda, dated 13 December 2005 * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. c. DA Form 638, dated 20 February 2008, shows he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) for the period 14 April 2007 to 25 June 2008 by Permanent Order Number 078-01, dated 18 March 2008 and his SSN was listed as xxx-xx-3114 in block 6. The evidence of record shows the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013494
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 March 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140013494 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 12 October 1993, the Chief of Staff of the Army, acting on orders by the acting Secretary of the Army decreed that effective midnight 13 December 1993, the applicant ceased to be an officer of the United States Army. On 14 December 2009, the applicant was provided a Chronological Statement of Retirement Points by the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Command in St. Louis,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013495
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he is entitled to Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) for the disability of degenerative disc disease (DDD). On an unknown date, the VA granted him service-connected disability for tinnitus with an evaluation of 10 percent (%) effective 1 September 1995. He provided a VA Rating Decision wherein it showed he was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease and the examiner stated there was a 50/50 probability that his back...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013497
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected to show his rank as Technician 4th Class (T4) and all of the awards he is entitled to receive to include the Army Good Conduct Medal. The applicant states that he was promoted to the rank of T4 but his DD Form 214 reflects the rank of corporal (CPL). _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013500
On 4 February 2009, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. 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. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013502
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * application for Senior Parachutist Badge, dated 5 December 1954 * chronological list of jumps CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. 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. Award of the Senior Parachutist Badge required a rating of "excellent" or higher in conduct and efficiency, participation in a minimum of 30 jumps (5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013504
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his highest grade held as specialist five (SP5/E-5) and award of the: * Silver Star (SS) * Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC) - 2nd Award * Brave Eagle Coin 2. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and his records should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013505
His service, including his combat service, was honorable. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013506
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD). His DA Form 20 shows he was promoted to private first class (PFC/E-3) on 23 October 1968 and this was the highest rank he attained while serving on active duty. However, there is a DD Form 214 on file that shows he received a UD on 29 October 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013510
There is no evidence in the available records that shows he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. His actions demonstrate a positive and caring attitude at all times. b. Paragraph 5-37, in effect at the time, provided for the discharge of enlisted personnel who had completed at least 6 months but less than 36 months of active duty and who had demonstrated they could not or would not meet acceptable standards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013511
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect the following awards for his service during Vietnam: * Bronze Star Medal * Purple Heart * Army Commendation Medal * Combat Jump Wings (implying the award of the Parachutist Badge with a bronze service star for participation in a combat parachute jump) * Helicopter Wings (Air Assault Badge) 2. An examination of his official military personnel file (OMPF) does not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013512
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's record shows after having prior active military service he enlisted in the Regular Army on 26 March 1979. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013513
The evidence shows that the FSMs records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board. His records show he was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. Adding to item 33 of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55: * Bronze Star Medal * one bronze service star to be affixed to his already-awarded European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal * World War II Victory Medal * Presidential Unit Citation c. Issuing the following medals: * Bronze Star Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013514
There are no orders or evidence in his military personnel record that show he was awarded the AM. U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided guidelines for award of the AM. General Orders Number 5366 and 6960 awarded the applicant the BSM for the same period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013515
The applicant provided a copy of a certificate and citation stating that he was awarded the ARCOM for meritorious service for the period 3 November 1967 to 9 December 1968 while serving as an assistant operations sergeant at Fort Gordon, Georgia. There are no available general orders awarding the applicant the BSM with "V" Device or the ARCOM. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013517
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 SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013518
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 mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of changes in a diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military pilot Disability Evaluation System (DES).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013519
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 to show award of the Air Medal and any awards he may be authorized. In the absence of orders or other independent evidence that would confirm he completed the number of missions necessary to be awarded the Air Medal, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Air Medal in this case. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013522
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election from former spouse to spouse coverage. On 14 July 2014, the applicant and Sallie were married and on 28 July 2014, he submitted a DD Form 2656-6 (SBP Election Certificate Change) to DFAS. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013525
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and the FSM's records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP considered if an unfitting MH diagnosis was present at separation. The SRP determined that the MH diagnosis was changed to the FSM's possible disadvantage in the disability evaluation process.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013526
The applicant requests: a. correction of his records to show he was medically discharged or b. an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to general under honorable conditions. The applicant provides: * selected service medical records * Army Review Boards Agency correspondence, dated 2 July 2014, with DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record under the Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552), dated 29 July 2013, with attachments * letter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013527
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP did not conclude that the evidence of the TDRL examinations supported a rating higher than the 50 percent adjudicated by the PEB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013528
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. After a comprehensive review of the applicant's case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that there should be no change to the applicant's Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) entry disability determination. The SRP agreed that the Physical Evaluation Boards (PEB)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013529
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System. The SRP considered the record in evidence and determined that there was insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013530
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140013530 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. After a comprehensive review of the applicant's case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that there should be no change to the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013531
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). The SRP acknowledged the GAD diagnosis, but there was insufficient evidence for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013536
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP considered the appropriateness of changes in the applicant's MH diagnoses, Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) fitness determination, and a disability rating recommendation in accordance with Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013537
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The applicant states, in effect, the case file should be reviewed in accordance with the Secretary of Defense directive for a comprehensive review of members who were referred for a disability evaluation between 11 September 2001 and 30 April 2012 and whose MH diagnosis was changed during that process. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013538
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Integrated Disability Evaluation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013540
CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The SRP considered the appropriateness of changes in the applicant's MH diagnoses; Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) fitness determination; whether the provisions of Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) section 4.129 were applicable; and whether a disability rating recommendation in accordance with VASRD section 4.130 was made. The SRP reviewed the record to determine if a higher rating was supported for the MH condition.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013540
CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The SRP considered the appropriateness of changes in the applicant's MH diagnoses; Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) fitness determination; whether the provisions of Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) section 4.129 were applicable; and whether a disability rating recommendation in accordance with VASRD section 4.130 was made. The SRP reviewed the record to determine if a higher rating was supported for the MH condition.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013541
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show her current social security number (SSN). The purpose of a separation document is to provide the individual with evidence of his or her military service at the time of separation. There is no evidence the SSN shown on her current social security card was ever recorded in her military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013542
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013542
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013543
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). The evidence of the available records shows the diagnosis of mood disorder not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013545
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the Disability Evaluation System (DES). The SRP considered the record in evidence and determined that there was insufficient evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013546
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). The evidence of the available records shows the PTSD diagnosis, while not consistent...