ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014040
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 | 20140014041
In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical considerations and mitigating factors when taking action on applications from former service members administratively discharged UOTHC and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health professional representing a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014042
The applicant requests retroactive payment of Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period 30 June 2010 through 1 October 2013. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant applied for and was authorized payment of BCP for the period 30 June 2010 to 30 September 2013 utilizing an HPPED or finance MS-Pay-Date of 16 June 2005 for the correct pay-rate level. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014045
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) to honorable and a change to his reason for separation. The applicant provides: * Headquarters, 416th Theater Engineer Command, Orders 10-050-00010, dated 19 February 2010 * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * letter from Dr. T____ D. F____, dated 11 January 2011 * letter from Dr. J____ W. G____, dated 12 January 2011 CONSIDERATION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014047
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of dates of service for Iraq/Kuwait shown in item 18 (Remarks) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to correspond with the foreign service credit shown in item 12f (Foreign Service). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 12f of her DD Form 214 the entry,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014056
He provides: * DD Form 214 * Unit Orders Number 30, dated 21 March 1964 * Certificate of Achievement (COA) showing his rank as SGT/E-5 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. It states that item 3a will show the active duty rank and pay grade at the time of the Soldier's separation; the rank is taken from the Soldier's promotion/reduction/appointment orders. Based upon this evidence, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his rank as SGT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014059
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he transferred Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to his dependents in December 2010. When he went through the process of transferring his Montgomery GI Bill to the Post-9/11 GI Bill in December 2010 he was counseled that he would incur a 4-year service obligation. A TEB request cannot be approved without this information.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014060
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-65 (Service Medals), 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 first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014062
Subsequent to the applicant's acknowledgement, his immediate commander initiated separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, by reason of other designated physical or mental conditions. It identifies SPD code "JFV" as the appropriate code to assign to enlisted Soldiers who are administratively discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, based on a condition, not a disability. The applicant's request for an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014063
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he qualified as a Sharpshooter with the M-16 Rifle. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014064
The applicant provides copies of * his DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) * his NGB Form 600-7-5-R-E (Enlisted LRP Addendum to DD Form 4) * his father's National Student Loan Data System statement * Sallie Mae Disbursement sheet * his father's promissory note * ARNG GSE 11-015 Memorandum to states on SLRP requirements, dated 4 March 2011 * HIARNG notice to applicant of PLUS loan denial, dated 12 February 2013 * HIARNG request for an exception to policy * recruiter's statement on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014067
She has now been rated at 100% disabled by the VA and her issues now are the same as when she was on active duty. A 29 April 2003 chest x-ray was normal. The applicant had 9 years of active duty in MOS 91B (Medical Specialist).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014068
The PDBR's main charge is to assess the fairness of the PEBs determination that the conditions of tinnitus, GERD, hyperlipidemia, pes planus with plantar fasciitis, allergic rhinitis, colonic diverticulitis, atopic dermatitis, and obesity were not unfitting. The PEB found her unfitting conditions prevented her from performing the duties required of her grade and military specialty and determined she was physically unfit due to epilepsy (rated at 10 percent) and chronic low back pain (also...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014069
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). These documents stated he must have less than 14 years of service to be eligible for the SLRP incentive upon his extension. However, during the period he was working with the UA, she informed him she was able to provide his extension contract but not the SLRP addendum because she had discovered he must have less than 13 years of service at the time of his contract start date vice the less than 14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014073
The applicant provides copies of: * Aptitude Information Sheet, dated 2 December 1993, showing an address in Houston, Texas * DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing - Armed Forces of the United States), pages 2 and 3, dated 22 January 1994 * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States), page 1, dated 22 January 1994 * DA Form 2823 (Sworn Statement), Staff Sergeant (SSG) G____ C____ * orders assigning her to Fort Riley, Kansas, dated 6 October 1993 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014082
He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device, Driver and Mechanic Badge with W Bar, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (NCOPDR) with Numeral 1, Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), "OCONUS" award, Overseas Service Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Navy Unit Commendation, and the "IESR." The DD Form 214 for that period of active duty shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. c. HRC Permanent Orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014083
His DD Form 214 does not show he was awarded the Valorous Unit Award or the Combat Action Badge or the Army Good Conduct Medal. On 15 January 2013, HR 293, 113th Congress (2013-2014)) was introduced to expand retroactive eligibility of the Army Combat Action Badge to include members of the Army who participated in combat during which they personally engaged, or were personally engaged by, the enemy at any time on or after December 7, 1941. Therefore, the evidence is sufficient to show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014087
On 3 March 2006, the separation authority appointed an ASB to determine whether the applicant should be discharged for a pattern of misconduct. He directed the applicant be discharged UP AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct based on a pattern of misconduct and that his service be characterized as under other than honorable conditions. Thus, the evidence of record clearly shows a pattern of misconduct during the period of service under review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014088
The applicant requests correction of her records to show entitlement to the $50,000.00 Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) incentive that she contracted for upon enlistment in the Army National Guard (ARNG). Records show the applicant enlisted in the ARNGUS/GAARNG (RFP in an ING status), on 30 June 2011, for a period of 1 year in MOS 12K and her enlistment agreement included the SLRP. The evidence of record also shows the NGB decision to deny the applicant's SLRP was based on her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014089
The DD Form 214 issued at time showed he was released from active duty due to completion of required active service. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014091
The National Guard Bureau (NGB) denied his request for an ETP to retain his eligibility for the ELRP incentive because: * he contracted for the incentive while in a Military Technician (MilTech) status (Federal or State civilian) * accepting the ELRP incentive while a MilTech violates Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1205.21 (Reserve Component Incentive Programs Procedures) b. A statement, dated 30 July 2014, from the applicant's Retention NCO, which essentially states: * in August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014093
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States), dated 1 August 2011, to show he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) in pay grade E-7 with a date of rank (DOR) of 1 August 2011. His enlistment on 1 August 2011 was in pay grade E-6 when it should have been in pay grade E-7. His DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing Armed Forces of the United States) shows an administrative waiver for grade determination...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014094
On 17 July 2014, he was informed by Mr. T____ E____, VA Education Services, that the application for the TEB option should have been offered to him prior to separation from the service. However, this was the first time he learned there was a requirement to be approved for TEB prior to separation from the service and this option should have been offered to him upon his release from the NCARNG and at the time of retirement. He is asking that the Board correct his records to show he requested...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014096
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 29 June 1973, he was discharged accordingly. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014099
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 June 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140014099 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 4 March 2014, the NGB denied the applicants request for an exception to policy to retain her SLRP incentive, in effect, because she had transferred out of her contracted MOS. A review of the available records failed to show any evidence showing that she attempted to transfer to a FLARNG unit in MOS 12T (her contracted MOS) or another critical skill MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014104
He had served 3 years, 4 months, and 16 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his discharge shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon. The applicant deployed with his unit, the 37th Engineer Battalion, and served in Iraq for 10 months participating in two named campaigns during the period 23 March 2003 through 22 January 2004. The applicant served during qualifying periods for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014105
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he retired in the rank of first sergeant (1SG). He states his retirement orders correctly show his retired grade of rank as 1SG. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 12, states that noncommissioned officers holding the grade of MSG at retirement, whose records show successful service as a 1SG, will be placed on the Retired List in the grade title 1SG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014108
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as XX June 1971 vice XX June 1973. His DD Form 4, dated 30 July 1997, shows his DOB as XX June 1971. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record confirms the applicant listed his DOB as XX June 1971 upon his enlistments in the USAR DEP and the RA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014113
In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical considerations and mitigating factors when taking action on applications from former service members administratively discharged UOTHC and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health professional representing a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014117
He provided a memorandum from the Chief, Officer Division, Department of the Army Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, to HRC, dated 30 September 2011, which states: * the request to retain the applicant beyond his MRD was returned without action * the applicant reached his MRD on 1 August 2011 and must be transferred to the Retired Reserve or discharged as soon as possible * there is no other legal authority for him to remain on the RASL 7. The evidence shows he was granted an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014119
This form shows he was issued a separation program number of "246," which denotes he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), for the good of the service. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. To be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, he would have voluntarily requested discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014121
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his time in grade (TIG) and constructive service credit to include his period of prior active service, which included 4 years of dental school, 15 years of clinical experience, and his Specialty Board Certification, and adjustment of his date of rank (DOR) to 31 October 2009. The applicant states, in effect: * he held the rank of lieutenant colonel (LTC)/O5 for 4 years before leaving active duty as a Regular Army Officer * he is now in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014122
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 reports the applicant was discharged on 2 October 1974, with a UOTHC characterization of service under the provisions of paragraph 13-5a(1), Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel). There is no evidence of record to show the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014124
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It appears this is his correct SSN, since it was the first SSN used to represent him, and it is the SSN that most often identified him throughout his period of active military service. It appears the SSN shown on the subject Unit Order Number 105 is incorrect; therefore, it would be appropriate to correct this order to show his SSN as it is shown on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014125
The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not show his 6-month period of service in Kuwait. It states for: a. item 12f, enter the total amount of foreign service completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214; and b. item 18, for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, enter the statement "SERVICE IN (name of country deployed) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD-YYYYMMDD)." As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014132
The applicant requests correction of his military service records to show his Social Security Number (SSN) as "XX7-XX-XXXX" instead of "XX2-XX-XXXX." Records show that upon entry into the U.S. Armed Forces in 1980 the applicant reported his SSN as it is listed on his DD Form 214. In addition, the SSN he reported as his SSN was consistently recorded in his military service records and on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014141
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending 18 February 2014 to show: a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 ending 18 February 2014 the * Bronze Star Medal * Army Achievement Medal * NATO Medal 2. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to correcting his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014146
He served in Vietnam from 30 October 1968 through 15 October 1969, during 4 campaigns. Army Commendation Medal with 1st OLC citation which stated the FSM had distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious service in Vietnam from November 1968 to October 1969. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from the FSM's DD Form 214 ending on 19 October 1969 the: * Army Commendation Medal with 1st OLC *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014149
The applicant provides: * Special Orders Number 17 * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The promotion list came out on 17 January 1972, which was after he had been released. __________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 | 20140014150
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 May 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140014150 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. c. His Marriage License, which shows he married his current spouse on 13 September 1996. d. An Indiana State Department of Health Certificate of Death showing his former spouse died on 18 May 2013. e. A letter from DFAS, dated 5 December 2013, that states an adjustment was made to the SBP portion of his retired pay account. The applicant's request that he be permitted to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014152
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. Although the applicant requests correction of a DD Form 214 to show the SSN and DOB as shown on his social security card and driver license, there...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014153
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that his first name is "Henry" not "Harry." ___________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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140014153 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140014153 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014155
The applicant, the daughter of a former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, correction of the FSM's record to show the Army of Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp. It shows the 586th Signal Depot Company received occupation credit for Japan for the period 15 September 1945 to 20 February 1946. Based on his separation date of 17 February 1946, it is reasonable to presume that he served with the 586th Signal Depot Company in Japan during the period for which the unit received occupation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014159
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The applicant was authorized the AFEM for his service in the RVN and his records show he was awarded the service medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014162
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 award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) and his foreign service in Vietnam. The applicant's DA Form 20 shows he served in Vietnam from 24 October 1962 through 12 September 1964 and this is accepted as sufficient evidence with which to add the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014168
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 April 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140014168 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Item 35 of her DA Form 20 shows she was assigned to Korea from on or about 21 December 1984 to on or about 6 April 1985. On 23 August 1985, she consulted with counsel who advised her of the basis for her contemplated trial by court-martial for an offense punishable by a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge; the effects of requesting discharge under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014175
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show additional service and that he was discharged for medical reasons. The evidence of record clearly shows that he enlisted in the RA on 4 October 1990 and he was discharged for fraudulent entry on 29 November 1990. Therefore, since the applicant has submitted no evidence to support his contentions or to dispute the evidence of record, there appears to be no basis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014177
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the last four digits of his Social Security Number (SSN) are "4509." The applicants records clearly show that he was inducted and served all of his service under the SSN that is reflected on his Social Security Card. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014179
The applicant states the FSM was wounded in action in Vietnam but did not receive the Purple Heart. There is no evidence of record that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart. However, in the absence of documentation that conclusively shows the FSM was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action and treated for those wounds, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis for awarding him the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014180
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 11 August 1970 to show: * his authorized awards as * four bronze service stars with his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * three Meritorious Unit Commendations (MUC) * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Basic Badge * RVN EOD Badge * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification...