ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014386
The applicant requests clemency in changing his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to an honorable discharge (HD). 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. He was not given his BCD until after his conviction and sentence had been reviewed and affirmed by the ACMR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014404
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. The applicant was transferred to the TDRL on 28 January 2013. b. PL 110-252, section 3319 (Authority to transfer unused education benefits to family members), which states in subparagraph (i)(2)(B)(ii) - an exception to the failure to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014406
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Army Service Ribbon (ASR) * Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M16) * all other awards authorized or awarded 2. Service medals and awards are not issued by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014411
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 determined that the applicant was correctly and consistently diagnosed with PTSD upon entering the Disability Evaluation System process. The SRP's charge with respect to the MH conditions referred for review that were determined to be not unfitting by the PEB is an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014412
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 | 20140014414
Shortly after his medical examination, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with chapter 18 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) for failing to meet body fat standards and enrollment in the ABCP and failing to make satisfactory progress. The applicant provides: a. It states that Soldiers who fail to meet the body fat standards set forth in Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014415
The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). The SRP noted that the available records show no changes to an MH diagnosis to the applicant's possible disadvantage during the DES process. The SRP agreed with the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) determination that symptoms of depression and anxiety were present.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014421
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 disability and retirement determination. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014424
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 May 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140014424 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests to transfer education benefits to his daughter under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of Reserve service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014425
The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). The SRP discussed the differences in examinations and considered whether a rating higher than the 30 percent adjudicated by the PEB was supported by the evidence. After due deliberation and considering all of the evidence the SRP concluded that there was insufficient evidence to recommend a change in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014427
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. In the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was obtained from the PDBR SRP and the applicant was provided a copy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014429
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and the FSM's records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of changes in diagnosis of the FSM's MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). The SRP concluded there was insufficient evidence to support an unfit determination for any MH...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014430
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD). On 7 April 1982, his commanding officer advised him that he was being considered for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) for unsuitability and advised him of his rights. The applicant states his performance was honorable and should be granted an HD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014431
The applicant requests item 7b (Home of Record (HOR) at Time of Entry) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 10 July 1995 be changed to San Antonio, TX. The place recorded as the HOR of the individual when reinstated, reappointed, or reenlisted remains the same as that recorded when commissioned, appointed, enlisted, or inducted or ordered into the relevant tour of active duty unless there is a break in service of more than 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014433
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 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014433
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 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014434
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP considered the appropriateness of changes in the applicant's MH diagnoses; Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) fitness determination and, if unfitting,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014438
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record) to show he served as the Company Commander while assigned to the 569th Transportation Company, Thailand, and as the Installation Commander of Camp Kohn Kaen, Thailand. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014444
The applicant requests his general under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. He acknowledged he understood that if he received a discharge/character of service which is less than honorable, he may make application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or this Board for upgrading. Although an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate for the authority and reason for his discharge, it appears the separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014451
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 19a (Mailing Address After Separation) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). __________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 | 20140014453
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 20 February 2009 to show she was awarded or authorized the: * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (2nd Award) * Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (ARCAM) (1st Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)) * Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (ARCOTR) (2nd Award) 2. A member must be recommended for the award by his/her unit commander. The applicant's request for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014454
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. The applicant's military service records do not show any evidence that he was wounded or injured in action as a result of a hostile act of the enemy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014457
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * Purple Heart * Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device * Army Commendation Medal with 1 gold star (i.e., 2nd Award) with "V" Device 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014459
The applicant states: * he was told by those in command that he was not authorized a PH because he was wounded as a result of friendly fire * he meets the regulations for the PH under friendly fire pursuant to Title 10 U.S. Code (USC), Section 1129 (Purple Heart: members killed or wounded in action by friendly fire) * when he left Vietnam, his local command informed him they had lost his medical records and he also has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) * he also tried to find reports or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014461
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests removal of his name from the title block of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) Report of Investigation (ROI) 08-CID446-XXXX4-6EX, dated 8 October 2008. Identifying information about the subject of a criminal investigation shall be removed from the title block of an ROI and the DCII if it is later determined a mistake was made at the time the titling and/or indexing occurred in that credible...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014465
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a MH condition during processing through the military disability system. At a psychiatric clinic evaluation, the month of TDRL placement, the examiner noted that the applicant was employed and motivated for treatment. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014472
The applicant requests a correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * all awards, ribbons, and decorations from his service in the U.S. Army and his tour in Vietnam * he was promoted to captain (CPT)/O-3 * in item 10a (Highest Civilian Education Level Attained) his education level attained at 20.5 years vice 16.5 years 2. The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is awarded for honorable active service during the period 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014477
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 majority vote that there should be a change of the applicants disability and separation determination to reflect a 70 percent rating at Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) entry. The Physical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014478
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140014478 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. The SRP concluded that in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, there was insufficient evidence that any MH conditions regardless of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014479
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 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014480
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through Integrated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014480
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through Integrated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014481
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140014481 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. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014482
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 reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014482
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 reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014483
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 a diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014485
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 reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014486
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 between 11 September 2001 and 30 April 2012, to determine if service members were disadvantaged by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014487
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 the applicant's MH condition was determined to be not unfitting by the PEB. Based on the post-separation VA evidence and the STR, the SRP was unable to conclude that there was either sufficient evidence to change the Service MH diagnosis or a preponderance of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014488
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 Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudication of the temporary disability retirement determination. The SRP reviewed the records for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014489
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 reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). The evidence of the available records shows diagnoses of PTSD, generalized anxiety...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014491
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 disability and retirement determination. The recorded diagnosis of depression during the physical examination for the Medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014492
The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in a diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). The SRP considered if there was evidence for a VASRD section 4.130 rating higher than 50 percent at the time of medical retirement. After due deliberation and the preponderance of evidence the SRP concluded that the evidence at the time of medical retirement is most accurately depicted by the 50 percent rating.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014492
The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in a diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). The SRP considered if there was evidence for a VASRD section 4.130 rating higher than 50 percent at the time of medical retirement. After due deliberation and the preponderance of evidence the SRP concluded that the evidence at the time of medical retirement is most accurately depicted by the 50 percent rating.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014493
Counsel requests, in effect, correction of the applicants DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following awards: * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with two bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal Fist Class Unit Citation * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014494
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 reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in a diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the Disability Evaluation System (DES). The SRP considered and agreed that the record in evidence best supported the 50 percent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014494
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 reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in a diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the Disability Evaluation System (DES). The SRP considered and agreed that the record in evidence best supported the 50 percent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014495
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 a diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the Integrated Disability Evaluation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014497
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 considered the appropriateness of changes in the applicant's MH diagnoses; the physical evaluation board (PEB) fitness determination; and if unfitting, whether the provisions of the Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) Section 4.129...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014500
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 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...