ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014181
At the time of his enlistment the SSN that is contained on his Social Security Card was recorded in his records. Accordingly, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to reflect the SSN that is reflected on his Social Security Card. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the SSN that is reflected on his Social Security Card on his DD Form 214 dated 2 February 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014183
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of all military personnel files and records, to include his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), to show his social security number (SSN) as 244-XX-XXXX instead of 344-XX-XXXX. This Record of Proceedings and a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) will be filed in his OMPF as evidence of his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014184
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). The applicant's DD Form 214 also shows he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 and assigned separation program number (SPN) 246, which indicates he was separated under the provisions of chapter 10 of this regulation, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court martial. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014186
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, dated 17 November 1963, showing he was released from initial active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and transferred back to his USAR unit, in the rank of private/E-2. The applicant has provided no evidence and there is no evidence available that indicates his 1963 DD Form 214 is in error. _______ _ 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 | 20140014187
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any orders or other evidence that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart. In order to support awarding a member the Purple Heart, substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014189
On 17 November 1978, the convening authority approved only so much of the sentence as provided for a bad conduct discharge, 3 months of confinement at hard labor, a forfeiture of $279.00 pay for 3 months, and a reduction to pay grade E-1 until after completion of appellate review. Accordingly, he was discharged in pay grade E-1 on 13 July 1979 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, as a result of a general court-martial. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014190
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) and service number (SN) shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant's military records consistently show his SSN as XX8-XX-XX57 throughout his military service. The applicant's military records consistently show his SN as USXXXXXXX9 throughout his military service as he requests.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014192
Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 42, dated 1972, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to the applicant's unit for actions during the period 8 February to 30 April 1971. c. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (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. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014193
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank and pay grade as sergeant (SGT)/E-5. His record does not contain any documentation showing he was recommended for or promoted to SGT during his active duty service. The applicant provides a certificate showing he was promoted to SGT effective 1 September 1989; however, his records do not contain any orders for the promotion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014196
On 6 May 1991, the applicant and the FSM divorced. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the member's agreement) in those cases where the member was participating in SBP or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. The FSM and the applicant divorced in May 1991.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014197
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 3 October 1971 instead of 10 November 1974. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 and birth certificate. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014199
The applicant requests correction of his military service records to show his birth name. The evidence of record shows that upon induction into the U.S. Army the applicant's first name was recorded in his military records as "Anthony." Considering all the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law, and regulations, the applicant offers insufficient evidence to warrant a change to the name in his official military service records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014201
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests her general, under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to honorable. When she returned, her drill sergeant told her to just tell them that she had a drug problem as a child and they would let her out of the Army, then they could be together.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014202
The applicant had a rather poor record for the past year he had been in the military. On 13 March 1969, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. In the absence of compelling reasons to the contrary, this program, known as the DOD SDRP, required that a discharge upgrade to either honorable or general be issued in the case of any individual who had either completed a normal tour of duty in Southeast Asia,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014203
The applicant requests correction of her disability findings to add chiari malformation (structural defect in the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls balance) to her unfitting conditions and to increase her disability rating to at least 70 percent for medical retirement. The PEB recommended a 10-percent disability rating and separation with severance pay. The applicant requests the addition of chiari malformation as an unfitting condition and an increase in her disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014204
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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) * medical record extracts * letter of appreciation, dated 19 February 1970 * Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, General Orders Number 20214, dated 24 November 1970 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence shows he accepted NJP and he was reduced in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014207
His DD Form 214 for the period ending 20 August 2007 shows in: * item 13 (Decorations, Medal, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) * Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award) * Army Achievement Medal * Meritorious Unit Commendation * Army Superior Unit Award * Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award) * National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award) * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Armed Forces Service Medal * Iraq Campaign Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014208
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show the spelling of his last name and date of birth (DOB) as they are shown on his birth certificate. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014211
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) with the last three digits listed as "111" vice "666." There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant ever used an SSN with the last three digits of "111" during his period of military service. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140014211 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014212
His request for reconsideration was dated 8 July 2014 and received on 8 August 2014. c. Army Regulation 15-185 (ABCMR), paragraph 2-15b, governs requests for reconsideration of correction of military record and allows an applicant to request reconsideration for an earlier ABCMR decision if the request is received within one year of the ABCMR's original decision and it has not previously been reconsidered. The applicant's requests a personal appearance before the Board and assignment of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014214
Subsequent to receiving this legal counsel, he voluntarily requested discharge under the provision of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The evidence of record shows the applicant voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, to avoid a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014216
The applicant requests correction of item 14 (Military Education) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 4 November 2007 to show he completed the: * military occupational specialty (MOS) 11B (Infantryman) Course * MOS 31B (Military Police) Course * Warrior Leader Course (WLC) 2. The DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the Soldier's record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014222
The evidence of record shows he enlisted in the NJARNG on 14 July 1959. Since there is no evidence showing he enlisted or served in the Regular Army, there is insufficient evidence on which to grant the requested relief. ___________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 | 20140014223
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1372, specifies any member of the Armed Forces who is retired for physical disability or whose name is placed on the TDRL is entitled to the grade equivalent to the highest of the following: (1) the grade in which he is serving on the date when his or her name was placed on the TDRL or on the date when retired, or (2) the highest temporary grade in which he or she served...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014225
The applicant requests correction of item 23a (Specialty Number and Title) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he held military occupational specialties (MOS) 13B4O (Field Artillery (FA) Gunner/Chief of Section) and 13F3O (Artillery Forward Observer) or 13F2O, instead of MOS 13B4O (FA Crewman). The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 for the period ending 7 August 1973 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014226
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to change his characterization of service from uncharacterized to general, under honorable conditions. His record reveals a DA Form 4856 (General Counseling Form) in his separation packet, dated 8 May 1998, which shows he was counseled by his Company Commander for entry level separation (ELS), regarding his refusal to participate in the PTRP (Physical Training and Rehabilitation Program), which was going to result in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014227
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his under than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge was authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally issued to an individual who was discharged for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014229
His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) identifies him by his service number; his SSN does not appear on this form. The evidence of record shows the applicant represented his SSN as "XXX-XX-XX47" throughout his enlistment process. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as it is listed on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014230
This pamphlet shows B Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division, was cited for: * The RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 1 May 1970 to 30 June 1970 by Department of the Army General Order Number 55, dated 1971. 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 the: * PH * VUA * RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * VSM with two Bronze Service Stars 2. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014233
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 31 May 1983, his immediate commander advised him that he intended to initiate action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 11-12. There are no available documents substantiating the applicant had any active duty service after he was discharged on 27 June 1983.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014234
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the last digit of his Social Security Number (SSN) is a "3." The applicant states that his DD Form 214 incorrectly reflects that the last digit of his SSN is a "5" when in fact it is a 3. 3. The applicants records clearly show that he was inducted and served all of his service under a SSN ending in the last digit of 3. 2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014236
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show that the last four digits of his social security Number (SSN) are "2192" instead of "2182." At the time of the applicants induction, he provided the SSN that is reflected on his DD Form 214 and all other documents contained in his military record. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140014236 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014237
He was ordered to and entered on active duty for training (ACDUTRA) on 13 January 1964. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There is no documentary evidence showing the applicant was sent to Indonesia during his service in HIARNG. ____________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 | 20140014238
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that 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 | 20140014241
In a Memorandum for Record, dated 10 July 2014, the applicant's senior rater for the subject OER requests the Board correct the OER because of administrative errors. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected by either removing, in part or in whole, the subject OER, or by changing the senior rater's evaluation of "Fully Qualified" to "Best Qualified." However, there is no convincing documentary evidence showing that the senior rater's evaluation as "Fully...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014244
The applicant provided a letter from DFAS, dated 20 March 2014, in which she was informed that she was not entitled to receive an annuity under the SBP because the FSM's military retired pay record reflected he did not make a request to change his election from spouse to former spouse coverage nor was a divorce decree received awarding her the SBP, at which time either the applicant or her attorney would have to have deemed the election of former spouse coverage within 1 year of the date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014250
The applicant requests, in effect, an increase of his Army disability ratings for his pulmonary conditions (Sleep Apnea with Emphysema and Coronary Artery Disease) awarded by his Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). f. The PEB found his medical conditions following medical conditions met retention standards and were not listed in the physical profile: g. The PEB recommended he be separated for permanent disability retirement with a combined rating of 70%. f. Four electrocardiograms, dated 9...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014252
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. While in pay grade E-5, the applicant accepted nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under the provisions of Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) on 9 March 1994 for failure to go to his appointed place of duty. Although he was seen by Army medical doctors for a number of medical ailments, according to the applicable military justice regulation the basis for any set aside of an NJP action it must be determination that, under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014253
The applicant provides his DD Form 214. His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract Armed Forces of the United States), dated 28 June 1968, shows his last name is spelled with two L's and one P and his place of birth is listed as Huntingburg, IN. It appears an error occurred during the preparation of his DD Form 4 when his last name was spelled with two L's and one P. This error continued throughout his active duty service and his last name was consistently spelled with two L's and one P. This...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014257
The following orders issued by the OKARNG, Joint Force Headquarters, on/for: * Orders Number 210-026, dated 29 July 2013, promoting him to CW4 with an effective date and DOR of 29 July 2013 * Orders Number 322-005, dated 18 November 2013, amending Orders Number 201-026 promoting him to CW4 with an effective date and DOR of 17 October 2013 c. A memorandum of recommendation for the applicant, dated 1 August 2014, wherein the OKARNG, G1 Operations Officer, stated, in effect: (1) The applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014258
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 Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp and National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). However, there is no evidence and he provided no evidence which shows he served in Berlin. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base adding the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014259
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect his promotion to lieutenant colonel. The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 June 2014 to reflect his promotion to lieutenant colonel was carefully considered but found to be without merit. The evidence of record reflects the applicant did not meet this qualification, thus there is no basis for granting the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014260
His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "679-xx-xxxx." The documents in the applicant's military personnel record consistently reflect his SSN as "679-xx-xxxx" throughout his service. Although the applicant contends his SSN is incorrect on his DD Form 214, the documents in his military service record consistently show he served on active duty using SSN "679-xx-xxxx."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014261
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 Evaluation System (DES). The VA rated the PTSD condition at 50 percent based on evidence from this exam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014262
After a comprehensive review of the applicants case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that there should no change in the physical evaluation board (PEB) adjudication of the temporary disability and permanent retirement determination. The SRP noted the neurology medical evaluation board (MEB) recorded the diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and that the neuropsychological evaluation had not recorded a diagnosis of PTSD and PTSD had not appeared in any other clinical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014263
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). The SRP reviewed the entire record for evidence that a rating greater that 50 percent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014264
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected transfer of his educational benefits to his dependents under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability provision. There is no evidence that shows he elected to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his dependents prior to his retirement. The policy further stated the Secretaries of the Military Departments would provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active duty service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014265
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 mental health 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 mental health condition during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014266
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded that the preponderance of evidence supports the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014269
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. Its first assessment, under MH Review Project guidelines, was to judge whether a ratable MH diagnosis (either PTSD or anxiety disorder) was unfairly eliminated during DES proceedings. The SRP next considered whether there was preponderance of performance-based evidence...