ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014270
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity election made by her deceased ex-spouse, a former service member (FSM), be changed to former spouse coverage and that she be provided an SBP annuity accordingly. Although it is unknown if the court ordered the FSM to make a former spouse SBP election, he paid the SBP/RCSBP premiums through the date of his death. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014271
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 | 20140014273
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 noted that service treatment records reflected controlled psychological symptoms prior to the time of referral into the Disability Evaluation System (DES) for his physical problems in November 2010. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014285
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he is authorized to retain his Enlistment Affiliation Bonus (EAB). The evidence confirms: * the applicant entered the USAR on 12 September 2011 from the Regular Army * he contracted for an EAB in the amount of $5,000.00 * under the terms of his EAB Addendum he was obligated to serve 3 years in the USAR to be eligible for the EAB * he was honorably discharged from the USAR on 9 February 2014 2. Since he violated his EAB Addendum...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014287
The evidence shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of service in Kosovo for award of the Kosovo Campaign Medal with one bronze service star. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 7 March 2000 through 6 March 2003 and correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014291
The applicant provides: * self-authored statement * two DD Forms 214 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) for his DD Form 214 addressing a period of active duty ending on 30 September 1992 (after the discharge in question) * Army Council of Review Boards Case Report and Directive, dated 17 January 1990, Case Number AD88-02329 * 35 pages extracted from medical records * photocopies of two DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) (one of which is missing the last page showing items 27...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014303
On 3 September 2014 in view of the foregoing information, 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014304
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show the year of his birth as 1929 instead of 1928. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion in regard to the difference in the year of birth recorded in his military records and to satisfy his desire to have the birth year listed on his birth certificate documented in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014305
The applicant requests his social security number (SSN) be corrected on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 31 October 1985. _____________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) AR20140014305 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014308
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 2 July 1990, to change her separation code from "MDF" to "CIWD" (Condition Interfered with Duties). It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. The applicant's request for correction of her DD Form 214, for the period ending 2 July 1990, to change her separation code from "MDF" to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014310
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), and Army Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the NDSM is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 and 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995, and 11 September 2001 and a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014314
On 24 November 1980, consistent with the chain of command recommendations, the separation authority approved his request for discharge for the good of the service, in lieu of trial by court-martial, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge with reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 8 December 1980...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014315
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Evidence of record does not show the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds. The applicant served in Vietnam during a period for which his unit was awarded the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014318
The applicant requests that the awards of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) and the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Separation or Discharge). The applicant served during a qualifying period for award of the NDSM and that award should be added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the AGCM (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014321
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 service in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield/Storm and his awards. It established standardized policy for preparation of the DD Form 214 and provides all foreign service performed during the period covered by the DD Form 214 will be entered in item 12f and for item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014322
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 8 September 2004 to show her date of birth (DOB) as XX August 1957 vice XX August 1961. Her DD Form 4, dated 28 March 1998, lists her DOB as XX August 1961. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record confirms when the applicant initially enlisted in the USAR on 4 April 1990 her DOB was listed as XX August 1957.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014323
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect any campaign or service medals he might be entitled to by virtue of his deployment with the 60th Ordnance Company to the Dominican Republic in April 1965. The applicant's service record does not contain and he has not provided any orders deploying him with the 60th Ordnance Company to the Dominican Republic. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014324
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 April 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140014324 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 23 August 1966 to 22 August 1968 and correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 23 August 1966 to 22 August 1968; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014325
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 "1XX-XX-X42X" vice "0XX-XX-X13X." 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 to show his SSN as it is listed on his social security card. ____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014326
On 14 October 1987, the applicant's company commander notified the applicant of the proposed action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 (Separation for Misconduct), paragraph 14-12b, for a pattern of misconduct consisting of failing to be at his appointed place of duty, dereliction of duty, poor performance, insubordination, failure to obey orders, and numerous negative counseling statements. He directed the applicant be separated with a general under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014327
He failed to complete his initial training. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. His record is void of documentation supporting his contention he should have received a hardship discharge; however, the record shows that on 17 September 1982, his commander initially recommended that the applicant be separated under the TDP on 17 September 1982.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014333
Her record contains the contested memorandum 2, a memorandum for the Office of the DCoS, G-1, dated 21 August 2013, subject: Show Cause Recommendation - The Applicant, from LTG JWT, CDR, USARC. The U.S. Army Human Resources Command's (HRC) website contains a video script, dated 15 May 2015, subject: Selection Board Process Script, wherein MAJ CW, a board recorder for DA selection boards stated, in part: a. HQDA convenes approximately 80 selection boards each year. Also in accordance with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014334
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. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record supports the applicant's request for correction of her DD Form 214 to show she attended PLDC. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014335
Someone saw him on the truck and told the colonel he broke restriction. His DD Form 214 shows he completed 2 years, 9 months, and 9 days. c. There is no evidence in his records and he provides none to show he was advanced above the rank/grade of PVT/E-1 between the date of his last reduction and the date of separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014338
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 22 September 1972 to show: * his date of birth (DOB) as 8 September 1947 * award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and Air Medal * his date of entry as 12 or 13 December 1966 2. The applicant states: * his DOB should be 8 September 1947 instead of 8 September 1945 * his DD Form 214 for the period ending 22 September 1972 does not show the BSM or Air...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014339
The applicant did not participate in the VEAP and he enlisted after 1985, accordingly, his DD Form 214 correctly reflects a NO response. However, the applicant was a high school graduate when he enlisted and item 15b should reflect a YES response. Accordingly, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show a YES response in item 15b.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014340
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 April 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140014340 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his father's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to reflect his date of birth (DOB) as 13 August 1916. The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014342
A DA Form 4980-18 (Army Achievement Medal Certificate) shows the applicant was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for meritorious service as a Nuclear, Biological, Chemical NCO while assigned to the 209th MP Company (Warriors) during Operation "Sea Signal," JTF 160, GTMO Bay, Cuba, from 30 August 1994 to 1 February 1995. The evidence of record shows the USCG MUC was awarded to the U.S. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014344
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was retired due to physical disability. The applicant provides copies of a: * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Rating Decision , dated 19 June 1997 * Office of the Secretary of Defense letter, dated 24 July 1997 * VA Letter, dated 4 December 1997 * VA letter, dated 23 February 2015 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show he was retired due to physical disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014346
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 26 March 1970 to show the National Defense Service Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. Even if the applicant had qualified for this award after 3 March 1972, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014347
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) be voided and that he be transferred to the Retired Reserve and his Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) payments be resumed retroactively. At age 60, the VSI recipients will automatically be transferred to the Retired Reserve and continue to receive annual VSI payments for the remaining period authorized for VSI. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014348
If you conceal such records at this time, you may, upon enlistment, be subject to disciplinary actions under the provisions of the Uniform Code of Military Justice and/or discharged from the military service with an other than honorable discharge. On 18 March 1976, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) due to fraudulent enlistment. His DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014349
He acknowledged he understood that, if his request for discharge was accepted, he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Discharge Certificate. The applicant's commander stated the applicant had surrendered to military authorities; however, in view of his personal conduct, his attitude toward military life, and his lack of rehabilitative potential, he recommended the applicant's request for discharge under the provision of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014351
However, she provides an LOM Certificate dated 13 March 1992 showing she was awarded the LOM for meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service during the period 1 April 1981 to 31 March 1992 and that her performance reflected great credit on the U.S. Health Services Command. Each individual approaching retirement may be considered for an appropriate decoration based on his or her grade, years of service, degree of responsibility, and manner of performance. Meritorious...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014352
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence in the available record showing that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014357
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). This pamphlet shows the 519th Medical Detachment was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 22 February 1967-17 May 1968 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 21, dated 1969, and from 1 January 1969-30 September 1970 by DAGO...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014359
The applicant states the SSN shown on his DD Form 214 is incorrect; the second and third digits of his SSN are 83 and not 38. Item 3 (SSN) of the DD Form 214 he was issued shows his SSN with the second and third digits as 38. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows that upon the applicant's induction into the AUS, he listed his SSN with the second and third digits as 83 and this is the SSN he used throughout his active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014360
A review of his service records shows he had "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings and no derogatory information in the form of time lost, nonjudicial punishment, suspension of favorable personnel actions, or a commander's disqualification that would have precluded him from being recommended for or awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 7 March 1968 through 26 February 1971. The evidence of record shows he served honorably during the period 7 March 1968 through...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014361
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Korea Defense Service Medal. The Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have 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: * deleting from his DD Form 214 the Overseas Service Ribbon with Numeral 1 * adding to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014362
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 Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars, Combat Infantryman Badge, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. Evidence shows the applicant served a period of qualifying service for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014364
On 29 September 2008, the separation authority waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed that the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, and that he be furnished a general under honorable conditions characterization of service. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for an upgrade of his general under honorable conditions discharge. He was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014365
The applicant requests her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected by removing her former married last name of Hxxxxxx and replacing it with her current married last name of Kxxxxx. _______ _ _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) AR20140014365 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014366
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he elected to transfer education benefits to his dependents under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. c. A Soldier may only transfer to eligible dependents. The available evidence shows the applicant was fully eligible to transfer his education benefits under the TEB prior to retirement, but did not do so.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014367
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 interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. His service record contains his DD Form 4 which shows his Temporary Identification Number (TIN) was lined through and his SSN of 422-xx-xxxx was handwritten in block 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014369
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically retired from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) vice honorably discharged. f. An SF 88 (Report of Medical Examination), dated 6 December 1988, wherein it shows he underwent a physical examination on that date and was found to be qualified for retention in the USAR. His AHRC Form 249-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points), dated 24 February 2015, shows he was credited with a total of 15 years and 18 days of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014372
She would like her records to reflect the correct information. This DD Form 215 shows her last name as U____y. While she may have married on 11 January 2002 and provides a DA Form 4187 that shows she requested a name change, the evidence of record does not show and she hasnt provided any evidence that shows the DA Form 4187 was processed or that she used any other last name than U____y during her active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014378
Since then he has graduated from James Madison University (JMU) and he was commissioned through the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) in the Virginia Army National Guard (VAARNG) where he has been serving on active duty since June 2012. c. He was recruited out of high school by West Point to play football. The applicant provides: * personal letter * letters of recommendation * Assistant Secretary of the Army's decision * debt notification/documentation * DD Forms 214 (Certificate of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014381
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-XX-5138 instead of XXX-XX-1538. b. DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) which shows a hand-written correction to his SSN, changing it from XXX-XX-1538 to XXX-XX-5138. 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 to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014384
The applicant states he completed an honorable period of service in the infantry while stationed in Korea under combat conditions. Orders 155-77 issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Training Center, Fort Dix, NJ, on 4 June 1986, reducing him from SP4/E-4 to private/E-1 on 27 May 1986 and reassigning him to the U.S. Army Transition Point, Fort Dix, for the purpose of out-processing, and subsequent discharge from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014385
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show in: a. item 10c (Date Inducted) he was inducted into the Army of the United States (AUS) on 29 January 1969 instead of 29 January 1970. b. item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) he was awarded the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. This provision of law also allows...