ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013547
The applicant's records contain an NGB Form 62E (Application for Federal Recognition as an ARNG Officer or Warrant Officer and Appointment as a Reserve Commissioned Officer or Warrant Officer of the Army in the ARNG of the United States), dated 27 February 2010, which shows she requested Federal recognition and appointment in the ARNG as a 1LT Judge Advocate (JA). (5) On 5 May 2014, the applicant received a corrected date for Federal recognition to 1LT effective 1 October 2010. c. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013548
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. The applicant states: a. He also asked to complete his time with the Army, and he was offered another way out.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013549
However, there is no evidence of record and he did not submit any substantive evidence that shows he was awarded the CIB or that he served in active ground combat while assigned to this unit. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to correct his military service records to show he was awarded the CIB. ___________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 | 20140013550
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 the diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013552
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 DOD memorandum, dated 27 February 2013, directed the Service Secretaries to conduct a review of MH diagnoses for service members completing a disability evaluation process between 11 September 2001 and 30 April 2012, to determine if service members were disadvantaged by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013555
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 considered whether the evidence of record supported ratings for the unfitting MH condition at TDRL entry and TDRL exit that were higher than those...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013557
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he completed 20 qualifying years of service for Reserve (nonregular) retired pay. He was given a retired identification card and the LAARNG said they were transferring his retirement paperwork to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Retired) for those not yet age 60. b. The applicant's application for retired pay benefits was denied because he did not complete 20 qualifying years of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013558
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 14 September 1970 to show he was awarded or authorized the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) (2nd Award). The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214, for the period ending 14 September 1970, to show he was awarded or authorized the NDSM (2nd Award) was carefully considered. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013559
The applicant requests correction of items 19a (Mailing Address After Separation) and 19b (Nearest Relative) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The DD Form 214 is a snapshot in time and is a reflection of the applicant's record of active Army service at the time of his REFRAD. The fact that his post-service address and nearest relative changed after he was REFRAD is not a basis for granting his request to amend item 19a or 19b of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013560
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 | 20140013561
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. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013562
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). The service treatment records were reviewed for any fitness related documentation and the SRP agreed that there was no evidence that suggested the applicants MH condition interfered with performance of his duties. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013563
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013564
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 | 20140013565
After a comprehensive review of the FSMs s case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that there should be no change of the FSMs disability determination for the MH condition at the time of the physical evaluation board (PEB) adjudication in anticipation of Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) placement. The SRP agreed that the MH condition was stable and that VASRD Section 4.129 (mental disorders due to traumatic stress) was not applicable for this condition alone, since the FSM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013568
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 if unfitting, whether the provisions of Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) section 4.129 were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013569
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 reviewed the evidence and agreed that the applicant did not meet the Criteria A stressor for PTSD; however, because the PEB adjudicated the PTSD condition as unfitting, the SRP reviewed the entire record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013569
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 reviewed the evidence and agreed that the applicant did not meet the Criteria A stressor for PTSD; however, because the PEB adjudicated the PTSD condition as unfitting, the SRP reviewed the entire record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013570
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. Given the evidence of a hypertensive stoke in 2009, the record did not provide sufficient evidence (by a preponderance of the evidence) to indicate that the services 2010...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013571
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 | 20140013574
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, this award should be added to his DD Form 214 with a separation date of 31 March 1999. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Defense Meritorious Service Medal to his DD Form 214 with a separation date of 31 March 1999.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013575
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show 1 year, 9 months, and 15 days. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of record shows he served a total of 1 year, 9 months, and 15 days overseas.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013584
The applicant provides his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the VSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the VSM with one bronze service star; and b. adding the following to his DD Form 214: * CIB * ARCOM * PH * BSM * AM * VSM with three bronze service stars * RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Expert Marksmanship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013587
BOARD DATE: 2 April 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140013587 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 18 October 1991, he was notified of his pending separation for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for commission of a serious offense. b. Paragraph 3-7a provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013588
He was placed on the retired list on 20 October 2011 in the rank of SPC. His service record is void of evidence which shows he was promoted to SSG/E-6 prior to his retirement date on 19 October 2011. The evidence of record shows the applicant was medically retired on 19 October 2011 and was placed on the retired list in the rank of SPC on 20 October 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013589
On 20 September 1977, the commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action to discharge him under the provisions of (UP) Army Regulation (AR) 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 5 (Separation for Convenience of the Government), Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP). Thus, his record of service during the period under review did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel and he is not entitled to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013590
The applicant states: * he should have been awarded a Combat Infantryman Badge for his service in Korea * he served in combat as an infantryman in the 3rd Reconnaissance Company, 3rd Infantry Division * the POW Medal is misspelled on his DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) for the period ending 28 October 1953 3. Although there was no evidence of record available to the Board showing the applicant was treated for wounds received as a result of hostile action, the VA medical evidence,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013591
A DA Form 4856-R, dated 14 February 1984, shows the applicant was again counseled by her NCOIC regarding her request for discharge under the TDP. On 23 February 1984, action was initiated to release her from active duty by reason of entry-level status and conduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11. Her company commander stated the specific reasons for the proposed action as: * she could not or would not adapt socially or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013596
The available evidence does not support correction of the FSM's DD Form 214 to show he was wounded and received the PH. It is possible that the FSM was awarded the PH during his USMC service. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120019420 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140013596 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013598
Therefore, the Headquarters, United States Army Medical Department Activity, Fort Benning, GA, initiated action to release the applicant from active duty for transfer to the Individual Ready Reserve to complete his military service obligation, if any, or to discharge him due to being physically disqualified from his MOS without retraining. On 7 April 1982, he was honorably released from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013600
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 March 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140013600 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 5 September 1977, he was ordered to active duty for a period of 19 months and 7 days and was transferred to Frankfurt, Germany on 26 September 1977 for assignment to a Division Support Command. Accordingly, his sentence was not disproportionate to the offenses for which he was convicted and he has failed to show sufficient evidence or reasons to warrant an upgrade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013602
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) to a general discharge. On 18 April 1979, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed his discharge UOTHC. _______ _ 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 | 20140013603
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. His service records show he was AWOL for a total of 824 days and court-martial charges were preferred.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013604
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge with an under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) characterization of service to an honorable discharge (HD). After consulting with counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested a discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. a. Subsequent to a legal review, the Staff Judge Advocate stated on a DA Form 2496 (Disposition Form)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013606
The applicant's two sons each used education benefits the applicant transferred to them under the TEB provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The applicant was fully eligible to transfer her educational benefits to her dependents under the TEB provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill prior to her retirement. She incurred an additional service obligation as a result of her approved request to transfer her education benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013609
The applicant requests item 15b (High School Graduate or Equivalent) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 27 July 2005 be corrected to show an "X" in the YES block. Item 18i (Years/Highest Education Grade Completed) of her DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing - Armed Forces of the United States) contains the code 12L. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The entry in item 18i and the recruiter's verification of the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013611
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 all of his certificates, medals, and ribbons to include the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) and Kosovo Campaign Medal. The applicant provides: * certificates of training/completion/graduation * photographs of a Kosovo Campaign Medal ribbon and a food service medal * DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013615
The applicant requests, in effect, to correct his records to show he did not elect to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), and to refund all SBP payments made after 14 November 2011. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * DD Form 2656-2 (SBP Termination Request) showing his request to cancel SBP with the written concurrence of his former spouse * divorce decree showing the court reserves its jurisdiction to award spousal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013617
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-X8-XXXX" instead of "XXX-X0-XXXX." Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "XXX-X0-XXXX." The evidence of record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 21 March 1968, and at the time of his induction his SSN was represented as "XXX-X8-XXXX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013624
The applicant provides: * a self-authored statement * three eyewitness statements * his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) * his Honorable Discharge Certificate * an extract of his WD AGO Form 100 (Army Separation Qualification Record) * a personal letter to the President of the United States, undated * letters from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), dated 18 March and 27 October 2008, to his Members of Congress * a letter from NPRC,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013625
It states an uncharacterized separation is an entry-level separation. The evidence of record, however, demonstrates, while she was in an entry-level status, she was not performing satisfactorily as a Soldier. By regulation, a separation will be described as an entry-level separation if processing is initiated while a member is in an entry-level status (within the first 180 days of continuous active military service for Regular Army Soldiers), except when the characterization of under other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013627
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he transferred his Post 9/11 GI Bill education benefits to his spouse. Although the applicant is eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill, to be eligible for TEB to a dependent, a service member must have at least 6 years of qualifying service and agree to serve for 4 additional years. The applicant completed less than 6 years of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013629
The applicant provides a DA Form 4836 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment or Reenlistment), an SLRP Addendum - ARNG of the United States, and a memorandum from the National Guard Bureau (NGB), dated 27 May 2014, subject: Incentive Notice of Indebtedness. Her SLRP Addendum, dated 25 March 2002, indicates she was eligible for the SLRP and at the time of the extension she had two existing loans in the amount of $13,250.00. The evidence of records shows she extended her enlistment in the CAARNG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013630
c. The Vietnam Service Medal is awarded for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal and correct his DD Form 214 to show this medal. 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 exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the period 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013631
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) listed in item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The evidence of record shows the applicant served under SSN XXX-XX-5124 throughout his military service. Based on the available evidence, the SSN he was commissioned with was the correct SSN during his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013632
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was in compliance with Army weight control standards in order to reestablish his entitlement to the Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (NPSEB) and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) he contracted for at the time of his enlistment in the Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG). His OMPF contains 2 DA Forms 268 that show a FLAG was initiated after he failed to meet Army height and weight standards on 5 February 2012. As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013634
The applicant contends that the separation authority, narrative reason for separation, and separation code shown on his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he was discharged based on a diagnosis of "seizure disorder" because his VA medical records show such a diagnosis. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant was diagnosed with a seizure disorder during the period of service under review. c. Thus, there is insufficient evidence to support the contention that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013637
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214, ending date of 17 June 1969 * ARCOM Certificate, dated 23 August 1969 * social security card * ARCOM Citation * Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 616, dated 13 August 1969 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Although a review of the applicant's record shows that the wrong SSN was listed on the orders awarding him an ARCOM, his record also shows that he was released from active duty service on 17 June 1969, and did not receive his ARCOM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013642
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 4 February 1947 vice 30 September 1945. The applicant states his DOB is incorrectly listed on his DD Form 214. A thorough review of every document contained in his available military personnel record, many of which bear his signature, shows that his DOB consistently appears as 30 September 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013648
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 March 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140013648 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His rank of SGT (T), the rank he held at the time of his retirement on 15 November 1968, is properly shown on his DD Form 214.