ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001325
On 9 July 1987, he was notified by his immediate commander that discharge action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), chapter 13 for unsatisfactory performance. There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record confirms the applicant demonstrated he could not or would not meet...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001326
c. The applicant had executed multi-year contracts encompassing the period 1 October 2010 to 30 September 2014; therefore, he may not have understood the need for the annual MASP contracts even when prompted by the HR office. The applicant was eligible to execute annual MASP contracts at $15,000 per year effective 15 October 2011 and 15 October 2012; time since served. The available evidence supports the applicants contention that he thought he completed the required agreement for MASP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001327
The applicant requests her deployment to Uzbekistan and Afghanistan be shown on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 9 January 2003. After 27 June 1950, to the present time, the current standard for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal is 3 years of qualifying service, but as little as 1 year is required for the first award in those cases when the period of service ends with the termination of active enlisted Federal military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001328
A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of Reserve service. Nevertheless, during the initial implementation of this new program, many Soldiers in all grades were confused regarding their eligibility and/or the procedure to apply for such benefit. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001331
(1) The Request for ETP was denied for the following discrepancies: * the applicant was not DMOSQ for the contracted incentive * incentive addendum contains a missing signature from the enlisting official * the applicant was paid on unauthorized loans (2) It also shows the applicant was not DMOSQ for MOS 88M upon enlistment and that he completed training for MOS 88M on 6 September 2008. Records show the applicant enlisted in the MNARNG on 8 April 2006 for a period of 6 years and his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001332
The Board relied on an unsigned DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ) to support their theory that the applicant's commander reconsidered the previous suspension and imposed the suspended punishment. His record contains an unsigned second DA Form 2627, which vacates the suspended portion of his imposed punishment on 22 November 1976. Even though his official military record does not contain a signed copy of the DA Form 2627 vacating his suspended sentence, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001334
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. 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 his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001334
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. 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 his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001335
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records by upgrading his undesirable discharge to honorable. On 9 June 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. The applicant contends, in effect, that his military records should be corrected by upgrading his undesirable discharge to honorable because he did not do the crime.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001339
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants 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 MH diagnoses, whether the provisions of the Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) Section 4.129 were applicable, and a disability rating recommendation in accordance with VASRD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001342
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he elected to change his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from "spouse" to "former spouse" coverage within 1 year of his divorce. The evidence of record shows the applicant elected SBP spouse and children coverage. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he elected SBP coverage for former spouse within one year of his divorce on 5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001343
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 28 October 1968 to show his Vietnam service and award of the: * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) 2. Therefore, his DD Form 214 for the period ending 28 October 1968 should be corrected to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001345
He had served 1 year, 6 months, and 9 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal. The applicant served in three campaigns in Vietnam and he is entitled to wear three bronze service stars on his already awarded Vietnam Service Medal and have them added to his DD Form 214. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these unit awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001346
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 noted the applicant's MH diagnosis was changed from PTSD to anxiety disorder because there was no verified DSM-IV PTSD criterion A stressor.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001349
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service during the Gulf War and his associated service medals. The applicant states: * his DD Form 214 and personnel records are void of evidence that he served in the Gulf War * he is a combat veteran and his records do not show this 3. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001350
Therefore, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 2 January 1968 through 18 December 1969 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. The applicant served in four campaigns during his assignment to Vietnam and thus is entitled to wear four bronze service stars on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and to have it added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001354
The evidence of record shows that during the Vietnam Conflict, only enlisted Soldiers who held and served in an infantry unit in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H were eligible for award of the CIB. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant was awarded the CIB. Therefore, in view of all of the foregoing, the available evidence is insufficient to support the applicant's request for correction of his records to show award of CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001356
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, his service record does not include any recommendations or orders for award of the ARCOM and BSM. While the available evidence is insufficient for awarding the applicant an ARCOM and BSM, this in no way affects his right to pursue his claim for the ARCOM and BSM by submitting a request through his Member of Congress under the provisions of 10 USC 1130.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001357
The applicant states: * he was given an incorrect SLRP incentive addendum when he enlisted in the IAARNG * the addendum and National Guard Bureau (NGB) policy had changed 1 month before he enlisted * the injustice is that NGB decided to terminate the bonus with recoupment due to two consecutive Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) failures and won't pay on the past 3 years due to the incorrect bonus addendum he was given * his loans haven't been paid * the bonus addendum he was given does not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001360
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests reconsideration of his request to be awarded the Air Medal. The applicant states, in effect, he believes that he should have been awarded the Air Medal and BSM with V Device because another member with whom he served received those awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001361
In addition, governing regulations require that Army Guidance Counselors verify and counsel applicants on their eligibility for the options they agreed to prior to their departing for active duty. In doing so, the applicant's military records may be corrected to show on his addendum that it was amended to include the sentence If a student loan is accepted by the official processing the Soldier for enlistment as payable under the U.S. Army SLRP and the government fails to verify that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001364
On 13 December 1996, the applicant's immediate commander initiated separation action against the applicant in accordance with paragraph 14-12b of Army Regulation 635-200 for a pattern of misconduct. There is no indication the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of her discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant provides evidence to show she is currently an NCO in good standing in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001365
A DD Form 214 showing he was discharged in pay grade E-1 on 6 July 1981, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-33b(2), for frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. However, the separation authority could direct a general discharge if such was merited by the member's overall record. He also provided no evidence or a convincing argument to show his discharge should be upgraded and his military records contain no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001366
(A copy of page 2 of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ), dated 26 May 2011, was provided by the Chief, Department of the Army (DA) Promotions, U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC). When a commander sets aside any portion of the punishment, the commander will record the basis for this action on DA Form 2627-2. There is no evidence of record that shows the commander who imposed the punishment, a successor-in-command, or a superior authority set aside any of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001368
The PEB found although the condition stretched back to 2005, the applicant first reported right shoulder pain during demobilization at Fort Benning in 2010. A physical disability shall be considered combat-related if it makes the member unfit or contributes to unfitness and was incurred a direct result of armed conflict, while engaged in hazardous service, under conditions simulating war, or caused by an instrumentality of war. Without conclusive evidence to establish a direct, causal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001377
c. The military doctor determined she was medically unacceptable for service in the Army in accordance with Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness), chapter 2, paragraph 2-32, and that she should be separated from the Army under the provisions of paragraph 5-11 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel). On 10 August 1990, the discharge authority approved the applicant's separation from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001381
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows that his SSN was entered to read XXX-XX-4XXX but was subsequently corrected to read XXX-XX-2XXX. His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as XXX-XX-4XXX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001382
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 DOD memorandum, dated 27 February 2013, directed the Service Secretaries to conduct a review of MH diagnoses for service members completing a disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001384
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) for the period ending 9 July 1991 to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-XXX8" instead of "XXX-XX-XXX5." His DD Form 214 for the period ending 24 February 1989 shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-XXX8."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001386
The applicant requests his military records be corrected to show the last four numerals of his social security number (SSN) as "2882" instead of "5219." However, the evidence he submitted is dated 7 January 2014, which is more than 20 years after his retirement. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to change the SSN recorded in his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001387
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 first deliberated if a 70 percent rating was supported by the evidence at permanent retirement. The SRP concluded that there was insufficient cause to recommend a change in the applicant's PEB's permanent rating determination for MDD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001388
There is no evidence of record showing the FSM completed more than 1 month and 22 days of creditable active service. Since there is no evidence of record and the applicant provided no evidence showing the FSM completed more than 1 month and 22 days of creditable active service, there is insufficient evidence on which to base granting the requested relief. ____________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001391
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), ending on 27 October 1969, to show the awards he is entitled to for his service in the Republic of Vietnam. His record does not contain orders or other documentation that shows he was awarded him the Purple Heart during his period of service in Vietnam. With respect to his request for award of the Purple Heart, the evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001392
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions 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 Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001408
The applicant states he would like to have his records reviewed in case there is an injustice. He was sentenced to be discharged with a BCD and to be confined for 2 years. It shows the applicant's sentence had been affirmed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001412
A review of his military personnel record failed to reveal any orders or other evidence that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded to any member who was wounded or killed in action or as a result of enemy action. The applicant provides no military medical records that show he was injured as a result of enemy action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001417
The applicant requests that the reentry eligibility (RE) code on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed from a 3 to a 1. b. a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 11 April 2012, wherein she requested voluntary separation in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 8, for pregnancy. d. Army Regulation 635-200 further states that prior to discharge or release from active duty individuals...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001418
His records contain General Orders (GO) Number 28, issued by Headquarters, 54th Field Artillery Group, on 15 June 1969, awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Vietnam on 18 May 1969. GO awarded him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 18 May 1969, and he states he was awarded the Purple Heart for his June 1969 wounds. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001419
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the correct total active service she completed. Her DD Form 214 shows in: * Item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) - 2009-02-25 * Item 12b (Separation Date This Period) - 2011-09-19 * Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) -0001-11-24 * Item 29 (Dates of Time Lost During...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001421
A Soldier must have at least 6 years of eligible service in order to transfer educational benefits to a spouse and at least 10 years of eligible service to transfer to eligible children. On 22 June 2009, DOD established the criteria for eligibility and transfer of unused educational benefits to eligible family members. The applicant was eligible to transfer his education benefits under the TEB prior to retirement, but there is no evidence he did so.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001422
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-28-XXXX. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence indicates an administrative error was made when recording the applicant's SSN 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 item 32 of his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001427
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140001427 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for the first award only, 1 year of service entirely during the period 7 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001429
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the social security number (SSN) listed on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 November 1970. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The SSN shown on the applicant's social security card was recorded in his military records. In light of the available evidence, it would be appropriate to correct item 3 of both of his DD Forms 214 to show the SSN shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001432
The applicant requests correction of item 23 (Type of Separation) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show "Completion of Required Active Service" instead of "Release from Active Duty." Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time, prescribed the separation documents that would be prepared for Soldiers on retirement, discharge, release from active duty service, or control of the Active Army. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001434
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Overseas Service Ribbon. A review of the applicant's military service records failed to reveal evidence that he served in an active status in any component of the U.S. Army on or after 1 April 1981 or that he was authorized the Overseas Service Ribbon. The evidence of record also shows the Overseas Service Ribbon may be awarded retroactively to those...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001435
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 10 December 1990 * Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Letter, dated 24 October 2013 * Photographs of his right and left legs CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show he was wounded as a result of hostile action by enemy...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001437
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 8 August 1966 to show his: * social security account number (SSAN) as XXX-XX-16XX instead of XXX-XX-56XX * completion of Jungle Operations training 2. The evidence of record shows the applicant provided the requested SSAN during his induction processing. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001439
The applicant requests his 8-year enlistment in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) be changed from an 8-year term to a 6-year term so he may reenlist. d. His DA Form 5261-R (Selected Reserve Incentive Program - Enlistment Bonus Addendum) that shows he enlisted in the USAR for 8 years and that in order to be entitled to this incentive, he must complete at least 6 years in a Selected Reserve unit as he has agreed to do under the terms of this contract. The applicant, a non-prior service applicant,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001443
The applicant requests payment of board certification pay (BCP) for the period January 2012 to October 2012. On 7 March 2014, an advisory opinion was obtained from the Chief, Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Special Pay Branch, Office of the Surgeon General. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing she is authorized to receive BCP pay for the 9-month period of 1 January 2012 to 30 September 2012.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001444
The applicant requests the removal of a DA Form 1059 (Academic Evaluation Report (AER)), dated 14 October 2008, from his official records. He completed the Engineer Captain Career Course on 7 June 2013. Additionally, the applicant's AER showing that he completed the ENOBC is filed immediately after the contested AER.