ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014501
The applicant requests transfer of his educational benefits under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his two daughters. Public Law 110-252, section 3020, limits eligibility to transfer unused benefits to those members of the Armed Forces who are serving on active duty or as a member of the Selected Reserve on or after 1 August 2009. The evidence of record shows the applicant was serving on active duty until his retirement on 31 August 2012.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014504
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 a diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). However, at the March 2012 periodic health assessment, the applicant endorsed minimal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014506
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH)) condition. 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). Therefore, the diagnosis of depression and anxiety due to general medical condition was the most appropriate diagnosis at the time of medical retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014507
The applicant states: * his father previously submitted an application for correction of his records to show the Bronze Star Medal but the Board denied his request * his father has since died but his death should not make his previous application irrelevant * he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal at a field hospital in September 1944 but it was not recorded in his records * his father was wounded during World War II and he was awarded the Purple Heart * a notation of his wound is mentioned on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014509
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In the absence of evidence of the orders or other documentary evidence, such as an operation order, after action review, a by-name valor award, and/or statements from his former chain of command, that show he was personally present and actively participated in combat while assigned to an infantry unit, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge or add it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014510
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-XX26" instead of "XXX-XX-XX62." All the documents in his record containing an SSN created during his military service show his SSN as XXX-XX-XX26. 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 appears...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014511
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. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in a diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014513
The applicant states: * these awards are not listed on his DD Form 214 * the MUC was awarded to his unit, Company A, 43d Signal Battalion * he participated in three campaigns in Vietnam 3. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * discharge orders from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) * Honorable Discharge Certificate * excerpts from Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) CONSIDERATION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014515
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. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in a diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014516
The applicant requests that his DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show that his date of birth (DOB) is 24 March instead of 22 March. At the time of the applicants enlistment he provided the DOB that is reflected on his DD Form 214 and all other documents contained in his military record. _______ _ _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 | 20140014517
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as XX8-8X-XXXX. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014520
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 16 (High School Graduate or Equivalent) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show a check mark in the "Yes" box vice the "No" box. As such, there is insufficient evidence to grant the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014524
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * Item 38 (Record of Assignments) - he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his period of service; there is also no evidence that his commander disqualified him for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * Item 40 (Wounds) no entry to show he wounded in action while serving in Vietnam * Item 41 (Awards and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014527
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show the Korea Defense Service Medal and any other awards he may be entitled to. The applicant states he believes he earned the Korean Service Medal (i.e., Korea Defense Service Medal) for his military service in Korea from 1974 to 1976. __________x________________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014533
He states, in effect, at the time of his discharge he was considered a drug rehabilitation failure due to alcohol abuse. He was in a 30-day treatment program and he was discharged from the military because he continued to be dependent on alcohol. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, Alcohol Abuse - Rehabilitation Failure.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014534
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 further considered whether the provisions of the Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) Section 4.129 were applicable to any unfitting MH condition (physical evaluation board (PEB) adjudicated or SRP recommended), and made...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014539
On 7 August 1985, following a legal review for legal sufficiency and consistent with the chain of command's recommendations, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. Based on his record of indiscipline, the applicant's service clearly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014541
His commander initiated separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, by reason of unfitness, on 25 August 1971, citing his continuous misconduct, habitual shirking, and complete disregard for authority. The applicant was discharged from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 on 24 September 1971. This regulation prescribed that an undesirable discharge was normally issued unless the particular circumstances warranted a general or an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014543
The applicant requests a letter of reprimand (LOR) from 1990 be removed from his official military personnel file (OMPF). The applicant provides: * LOR, dated 4 January 1990 * his rebuttal to the LOR * the battalion commander's endorsement, dated 1 March 1970, pertaining to the filing of the LOR CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the LOR, dated 4 January 1990, and all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014544
For Soldiers who previously reenlisted without being issued a DD Form 214 and who are later separated with any characterization of service except honorable, enter "CONTINUOUS HONORABLE ACTIVE SERVICE FROM (first day of service which DD Form 214 was not issued) UNTIL (date before commencement of current enlistment)." In accordance with the applicable regulation, item 18 of his DD Form 214 should contain the entries "CONTINUOUS HONORABLE ACTIVE SERVICE FROM: 20080821 - 20100930" and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014546
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). However, the PTSD diagnosis was not considered by the physical evaluation board (PEB) and, therefore, an MH diagnosis was eliminated to the applicants possible disadvantage during that process. The SRP noted the VA examination recorded the applicants report of symptoms that were inconsistent with the treatment record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014550
The applicant provides: * a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Orders 042-0027, issued by Headquarters, National Training Center (NTC) and Fort Irwin, California, dated 11 February 2014 * two memoranda from his commander, subject: Discrepancy in Charged Leave Days Erroneous, both dated 24 April 2014 * DA Form 31 (Request and Authority for Leave), for dates 12 December 2013 to 10 January 2014 * a memorandum, issued by U.S. Army Medical Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014551
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant stated his unit returned from deployment and was informed about the post-deployment assessment. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of changes in a diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014552
However, there is no evidence in the available record and he has not provided sufficient evidence to show he was involuntarily ordered to active duty for breach of contract. The available records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 29 July 2008 and his enlistment options included a $20,000.00 enlistment bonus. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending his DA Form 597-3 to show that he would satisfy...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014552
However, there is no evidence in the available record and he has not provided sufficient evidence to show he was involuntarily ordered to active duty for breach of contract. The available records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 29 July 2008 and his enlistment options included a $20,000.00 enlistment bonus. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending his DA Form 597-3 to show that he would satisfy...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014553
The applicant additionally provided: a. page 637, unit page number 29, of the PRARNG Element, JFHQ, UMR, dated 1 July 2006, that shows he was assigned as excess (overstrength) in his primary MOS 15P4O to paragraph/line 230C/06, position code MOS 15Z5O, duty position MOS 15Z5O; b. page 648, unit page number 40, of the PRARNG Element, JFHQ, UMR, dated 1 July 2006, that shows SGM C____ O. S____-Y____ was assigned in his primary MOS 15Z5O to paragraph/line 230C/06, position code MOS 15Z5O, duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014554
A Soldier must have at least 6 years of eligible service in order to transfer educational benefits to a spouse and at least 10 years of eligible service to transfer to eligible children. 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. The applicant was eligible to transfer his education benefits under the TEB prior to retirement, but he did not do so.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014555
c. Paragraph 3c stated he acknowledged that he was qualified and enlisting for an MOS or CMF that had a cash bonus and that the bonus amount authorized on his enlistment into the Regular Army would be the amount authorized upon his entry into the DEP. His Statement for Enlistment provides: a. Paragraph 1 stated he was enlisting for the: (1) United States Army Training Enlistment Program. a. Paragraph 5-98 (Objectives of the EB) stated the EB was an enlistment incentive offered to those...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014559
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. After a comprehensive review of the applicants case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that there should be no change to the applicants physical evaluation board (PEB) mental health determination. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014575
The applicant requests a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB)/Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). The VA, which has neither the authority nor the responsibility for determining physical fitness for military service, awards disability ratings to veterans for conditions that it determines were incurred during military service and subsequently affect the individual's civilian employability. The board recommended he be retained in his PMOS and the CG approved the board's recommendation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014581
The senior rater (SR) failed to properly manage her profile and so she (the senior rater) misfired her profile. The regulation states in: a. Paragraph 3-9(3) the SR will enter the total number of Army officers of the same rank as the rated officer he or she currently senior rates. The HRC Webpage, SR Profile Policy and Processing (The Managed Profile Technique in Practice) section states: a. SRs must maintain less than 50% for all reports written on officers in single grade in the ACOM top box.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014583
The applicant requests that his referred Officer Evaluation Report (OER) for the period ending 8 July 2013 be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant states: * his removal from the Promotion Selection List was illegal and constitutes an injustice against him and the U.S. Army * before his Inspector General (IG) complaint against his former rater and senior rater he received several awards * in August 2013 he received a referred OER, and it was intended to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014585
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant contends that he served in primary MOS 37F during his service in Afghanistan and that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show that MOS. However, there is insufficient evidence in the applicant's record and he did not provide sufficient evidence to support his contention that his commander or the designated MOS proponent awarded him by permanent order MOS 37F upon completion of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014589
Additionally, he requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) to show that he was separated due to "disability severance pay (war zone)" vice disability severance pay. The applicant states: * His DD Form 214, item 28, reads "Disability Severance Pay" when it should read "Disability Severance Pay - War Zone" * his disability was incurred during the performance of duty in combat-related operations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014593
At that time, the directions for completing the various items provided: * item 6-enter the date of rank * item 13b-enter the type discharge certificate issued * item 25 (Education and Training Completed)-"Enter service schools includes the highest civilian education level acquired during this period of service if appropriate." The applicant requests that his Chemical Entry Course certificate be entered in item 13b of his DD Form 214 and the course title be listed in item 25. According to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014594
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. Neither item 40 (Wounds) nor item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 indicate he was either wounded in combat or awarded the Purple Heart. Notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity, regrettably, absent evidence that conclusively shows his wounds or injuries resulting from hostile action, that he was treated by medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014596
The applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel ) for misconduct. On 27 March 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of misconduct and directed the issuance of an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. There is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014602
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected to transfer his educational benefits to his dependents under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability provision. The policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments will provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active duty service individual pre-separation or release from active duty counseling on the benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, document accordingly, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014603
He qualifies for a Reserve retirement; however, the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) denied his application and did not respond to his request dated 2 August 2013. b. HRC only considered the 18 years, 6 months, and 7 days qualifying service reflected on his ARPC Form 249-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points) dated 8 July 2013. c. He provides additional documents that proves he performed 20 years of qualifying service to qualify for retirement. By law and regulation, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014604
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she was awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Her DD Form 214 shows her awards as the Meritorious Service Medal (2 Awards), Army Commendation Medal (2 Awards), Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (4 Awards), Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal (2 Awards), Armed Forces Reserve Medal (2 Awards), Noncommissioned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014606
The applicant requests, in effect, his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) and that item 30 (Remarks) be amended to show the dates of his service in Vietnam. The applicant states, in effect, that although his DD Form 214 shows a Vietnam Service Medal and his last unit of assignment as a unit within U.S. Army Pacific Command, he is not able to prove he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014607
The applicant provides: * his Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20-year letter), prepared on 29 August 1996 * ARNG Retirement Points History Statement, prepared on 29 August 1996 * Spouse SBP Counseling Letter/Statement, dated 9 October 1996 * Signature Verification of Required Document Counseling, dated 17 October 1996 * Statement by Spouse/Former Spouse of Soldier, dated 17 October 1996 * DD Form 1883, dated 17 October 1996 * DARP Form 3856-R (Reserve Component...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014611
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was retired for permanent disability. He received a 70% service-connected disability rating for TBI and a 70% service-connected disability rating for PTSD. The evidence of record shows he was treated for headaches resulting from physical trauma caused by an IED which could lead to TBI, a condition that may be cause for referral to an MEB if, after treatment, residual symptoms remain.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014614
The applicant requests forgiveness of his Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship debt, in the amount of $4,890.00, for benefits and payments he received during the period 1 October 2008 through 30 August 2009. The applicant provides copies of: a. ATTACHMENT A * 2 letters he received from the ARBA, dated 5 March 2014 and 16 January 2014 * his application to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), dated 15 December 2013 b. ATTACHMENT B-1 * an unsigned,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014618
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. The appropriate authority (a major general) approved the applicants request for discharge on 14 February 1974 and directed that he be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. ___________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 | 20140014619
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, item 18 of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his service in Kuwait and Iraq from 19 January 2003 to 1 September 2003. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014621
Item 2 (Service Number) of this document as well as the majority of all documents maintained in his military record list his service number and do not include an SSN. The few documents on file in the applicant's official military personnel file containing his SSN, list the SSN that he claims is incorrect and, when required, he authenticated each of the documents with his signature. There are no documents in his record showing the SSN he now claims is correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014622
His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 28 February 1979, under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service in lieu of a trial by court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions character of service. The available evidence shows the applicant was 17 years and 9 months old at the time he enlisted in the RA and 19 years and 5 months old at the time of his discharge. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014625
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides copies of the following: * NGB Form 600-7-5-R-E (Annex L to DD Form 4, SLRP Addendum, Army National Guard (ARNG)) * two self-authored statements * ETP memorandum * Memorandum for Record (MFR) * Request for ETP for SLRP memorandum CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. c. A Request for ETP for SLRP memorandum, dated 28 May 2014, wherein the NGB, Deputy G1, ARNG, advised the NCARNG of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014627
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his discharge under conditions other than honorable to a general discharge (GD) or honorable discharge (HD). The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge under conditions other than honorable to a GD or HD. His conviction and sentence by an SPCM were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.