ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013905
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140013905 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 | 20140013906
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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013907
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected transfer of his education benefits to his dependents under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability provision. There is no evidence of record which shows he transferred his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his dependents prior to his retirement. Since there is no evidence of record which shows he elected to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his dependents prior to his retirement, there is no basis for granting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013908
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 applicant submitted an application through the Department of Defense (DOD) Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) MH Special Review Panel (SRP). The PDBR SRP conducted a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013910
The applicant requests correction of his military records by showing he completed an Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) Addendum and is authorized to retain a $10,000 OAB. The applicant states: * the California Army National Guard (CAARNG) performed an audit of the OAB he received in 2006 * according to the audit packet he was eligible for the bonus but the signed addendum was not present in their records * the CAARNG is attempting to recoup the bonus based on the missing addendum * he learned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013911
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 directed attention to its recommendations based on the above evidence and, its first assessment with regard to the applicant's MH condition under MH Review Project guidelines is to judge whether a diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was changed or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013914
The regulation in effect at the time stated individuals in pay grades E-5 and above could be processed for separation upon discovery of a drug offense. c. Paragraph 3-7b states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. _______ _ __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 | 20140013916
The evidence of record shows on 23 April 2008 the applicant enlisted for a PSEB in the amount of $15,000. Therefore, in the interest of equity it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's record to show he was authorized the PSEB in the amount of $15,000, that he fulfilled his contractual obligation, and reimbursing him the total amount of debt he has already paid. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State Army National Guard records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013917
Immediate reenlistment in the Active Army is authorized for periods of 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 years. Army Regulations 635-5 (Separation Documents), then in effect, stated the active duty grade or rank and pay grade at the time of separation, taken from the ERB, were to be entered on the DD Form 214. According to the SPD/RE Code Cross-Reference Table, the assignment of RE code "3" for the applicant's separation code of "MBK" is correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013918
The applicant's record contains a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) dated 25 September 2014, which shows that item 18 of his DD Form 214 was corrected to: a. delete the entry, "SOLDIER IS ENTITLED TO ONE-HALF SEPARATION PAY"; and b. add the entry, "MEMBER IS NOT ENTITLED TO INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION PAY." The applicant's record was corrected to show he was not entitled to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013921
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show two awards of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), two awards of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM), and one award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board. It provided a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013928
The evidence shows the applicant's disenrollment was due to a breach of the ROTC contract based on his failure to maintain a minimum semester academic GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and his indifferent attitude as evidenced by frequent absences from military training. However, there is no evidence of record and counsel provided no evidence that shows the applicant was erroneously disenrolled from the ROTC Program. Since it appears the applicant failed to maintain a GPA of 2.0 for each semester...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013934
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his retirement orders, dated 18 June 2008, to show: a. his disability was based on injury or disease received in the line of duty (LOD) as a direct result of armed conflict or caused by an instrumentality of war incurred in the LOD during a period of war as defined by law and b. his disability resulted from a combat-related injury as defined in Title 26, U.S. Code, section 104. His retirement orders state his disability did not result from a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013955
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 29 March 2004 to show a second award of the Overseas Service Ribbon. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the: * Army Commendation Medal * Army Achievement Medal * Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Korea Defense Service Medal * Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device * Army Service Ribbon * Army Good Conduct Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013958
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 1 August 2009 be corrected to show his date of birth (DOB) as XX February 19XX instead of XX January 19XX. 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 for the period ending 1 August 2009 to show the DOB shown on his birth certificate. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013960
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 his foreign service in Afghanistan. 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 by: * deleting the current entry from item 12f and replacing it with the entry "0000-08-05" * adding to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013964
The available evidence of record shows the applicant's DOB was listed as "YYMM02." This is the only DOB listed in his available military records, i.e., the DD Form 214 he provided. Therefore, lacking convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, e.g., enlistment contracts/records, NGB Form 22, DD Form 398, etc., it is presumed that the applicants DD Form 214 was correct at the time it was created, and there is insufficient evidence to grant the requested relief in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013967
Soldiers will receive an honorable discharge regardless of their overall performance of duty if the discharge is based on a proceeding where the government (which includes the unit or intermediate commanders up to the separation authority) introduces limited use evidence. As to the applicant's requests to upgrade his characterization of service, he contends, in effect, he should receive an honorable discharge because his command failed to correctly apply the Limited Use Policy under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013968
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 3 January 1966 to 21 September 1968 and to correct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013969
The applicant submitted an application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge. The applicant contends his discharge should be upgraded because he was "set up" and then made a bad choice, he submitted his request for discharge at his counsel's request, and he has been a responsible citizen since his discharge. Thus, the evidence of record refutes the applicant's contentions that he made a (i.e., one) bad choice and that he submitted his request for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013971
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It stated the last unit of assignment, major command, and the corresponding two-character assignment code shown in Army Regulation 680-29, paragraph 2-4, would be annotated in item 8a. It correctly reflects her last duty assignment and major command as the 16th Medical Company, command assignment code P8 (8th U.S. Army, Korea); the station where she was ultimately separated was Fort Sam Houston,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013972
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to add all of the awards to which he is entitled. The applicant's military records are not available 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 | 20140013973
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded or authorized the: * Purple Heart * Army Commendation Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Air Medal * all other awards he is authorized 2. His DD Form 214 for this period of service shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster * Army Good Conduct Medal (Second Award) * Vietnam Service Medal * Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013974
The applicant states, in effect, that he was wrongfully accused of disobeying a lawful order from an acting sergeant and was unjustly discharged under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013975
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show he received the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) during his service in the Republic of Korea (ROK). The applicant's complete military record is not available to the Board for review. 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 | 20140013980
The applicant states: * he wrote to the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) Awards and Decorations Branch to request a replacement Combat Infantryman Badge * HRC removed the Combat Infantryman Badge from his DD Form 214 claiming he was not entitled to the award because he did not have an infantry military occupational specialty (MOS) * HRC must not be aware that U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Awards and Decorations), appendix V, stated MOS 11D (Armor Intelligence Specialist) was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140013981
On 9 February 1967, the applicant's immediate commander recommended the applicant's discharge from military service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Misconduct (Fraudulent Entry, Conviction by Civil Court, and Absence Without Leave or Desertion). b. Paragraph 10n, Army Regulation 601-210 (Qualifications and Procedures for Processing Applicants for Enlistment and Reenlistment in the RA) stated that personnel separated from their last period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014000
The applicant requests, in effect, to be placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) in the highest grade he satisfactorily held for the purpose of computation of disability retirement. The applicant states the Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGDRB) found the highest grade in which he satisfactorily served, for the purpose of computation of disability retirement/separation pay, was staff sergeant (SSG)/ E-6. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014002
There are no orders or any other evidence in his available military records that show he was promoted to the rank/grade of SGT/E-5 or that he was awarded the ARCAM. The applicant's request for award of the ARCAM and for correction of his records to show he was discharged in the rank/grade of SGT/E-5 has been carefully considered. __________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014005
There are no orders or other evidence in his military records that indicate he was recommended for or awarded the BSM. There are no orders or other evidence in his military records that show he was awarded the BSM. In the absence of orders showing he was awarded the BSM, the BSM Certificate and citation he provided are insufficient evidence on which to base correcting his DD Form 214 to show this award at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014007
The applicant's commander recommended that he be discharged from the Army under the provisions chapter 11 of Army Regulation 635-200. The commander stated the applicant had completed 1 week of basic training and had one Article 15. Although an Article 15 is mentioned by the applicant and his commander in his recommendation, there is no record of it in his Military Personnel Records Jacket.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014010
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The instructions stated to enter the total period of active duty service performed outside the continental limits of the United States for the period covered by the DD Form 214 and the last overseas theater where service was performed (e.g., U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC)) in item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014012
In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014, the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards 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 (emphasis added) and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014014
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and correction of his record to show exposure to Agent Orange. His DD Form 214 does not list the Purple Heart as an authorized award. Without verifiable evidence that the applicant received wound(s) as the result of hostile action, was treated by a medical officer, and the medical treatment was made a matter of official record entitlement to award of the Purple Heart cannot be established.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014017
Headquarters, 30th Military Police Battalion, General Orders Number 48, dated 17 November 1970, awarded him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 2 December 1968 through 1 December 1970. His DD Form 214 shows award of the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Purple Heart 9. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014020
On 18 August 1988, court-martial charges were preferred against him for being AWOL from on or about 10 November 1987 to on or about 18 August 1988. On 6 August 1999, the Army Discharge Review Board determined the applicant's reason for discharge and characterization of service were both proper and equitable and denied his request for a discharge upgrade. The Board applauds the applicant's current status of sobriety, seeking mental treatment and his desire to address his past actions,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014024
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM), Certificate for Participation and the period he served in Operation Just Cause. The applicant deployed to Panama for 1 month and 1 day in support of Operation Just Cause during the period 19891220 19900120 and that service should be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014025
Only his social security card shows his SSN as it is shown on his DD Form 398 and DA Form 41. The applicant's record contains a DD Form 398 and a DA Form 41 that shows his SSN as "XXX-X4-XXXX," as it is shown on his social security card. _______ _ _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 | 20140014026
His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2), by reason of "Misconduct Abuse of Illegal Drugs" with a characterization of service of under honorable conditions (general). Testing positive for illegal drug use is a punishable offense. Based on his record of misconduct, his service clearly did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014027
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. He was awarded the Vietnam Service 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 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014028
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 XX8-XX-XXXX instead of XX0-XX-XXXX. _______ _ _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 | 20140014029
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to an honorable discharge (HD) or a general discharge (GD). However, his record contains a DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged on 28 September 1961, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness) with a separation program number of 28B (unfitness frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014030
GO Number 1905, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam on 27 May 1969, awarded him the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service from June 1968 to June 1969. The evidence of record shows he participated in four campaigns during his service in Vietnam. 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 as follows: a. adding the entry "USARPAC" to item 22c; b. adding to item 24: * Bronze Star...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014032
Although his military occupational specialty (MOS) was "31B20 Infantry Radio Maintenance," he deserves award of the CIB, because he served with the "2/7th Cavalry Infantry Air Mobile" in the RVN and spent 354 days in the field in a combat zone. 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. Additionally, Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014034
Records show three key documents, executed at or near time of entry on active duty, have the SSN he contends is correct (369-XX-XXXX): * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) * Special Order Number 83, dated 25 April 1968, issued by Armed Forces Examining and Entrance Station (induction order) * DD Form 1584 (National Agency Check Request) 5. It appears an administrative error was made when recording the applicant's SSN on his DD Form 214. It would be appropriate to correct his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014035
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 April 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140014035 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) lists his DOB as 27 June 1947. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his DOB as it is recorded on his DD Form 398 and birth certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014036
Section 4 (Chronological Record of Military Service) of his DA Form 24 shows he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his entire period of active military service. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), for the period 22 June 1959 through 14 June 1962, and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014037
Prior to induction into the Army of the United States (AUS), the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) wherein he listed his DOB as XX December 1947. Aside from his DD Form 47, his DOB is consistently recorded as XX December 1947 on all other documents in his service record, including his DA Form 20, DD Form 93, and DA Form 3027. ____________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014038
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014039
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...