ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014913
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; 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 | 20140014921
The applicant requests that his DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the period 18 March 2013 through 17 March 2014 (hereafter referred to as the subject OER) be corrected to reflect his approximately 10-month period of nonrated time by: a. deleting the current "from date" from item i (Period Covered) and replacing it with the entry "20120505" (indicating 5 May 2012); and b. entering the appropriated code(s) in item k (Nonrated Codes). As a result, there is a gap in his OER...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014922
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). On 20 February 1986, the applicant was discharged with a UOTHC discharge. _______ _ 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 | 20140014925
The applicant submitted an application through the DOD Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) MH Special Review Panel (SRP). 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 due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded that there was insufficient cause to recommend a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014926
The applicant requests entitlement to transfer his educational benefits to his daughter under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. His request to correct his record to show he was eligible to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits has been carefully considered. The available evidence shows he was eligible to apply for TEB at any time from 1 August 2009 until his medical discharge on 27 March 2011 (although he may have incurred an additional service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014927
The applicant, the widow of the former service member (FSM), requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart and the Air Medal. A review of the FSM's military personnel records failed to reveal any orders or other evidence that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart or the Air Medal. There is no evidence of record that shows the FSM was recommended for or awarded the Air Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014930
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. On 20 October 1981, 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 a UOTHC discharge and reduction to private/E-1. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014932
He provided a memorandum from the Idaho ARNG Human Resource Officer, dated 30 August 2013, which states: * his termination as a Federal technician is effective on 30 September 2013 unless he elects an earlier separation date * this action is being taken due to loss of funds and no way reflects adversely on his performance or conduct * an acknowledgement receipt of this notice was requested with a suspense date of 12 September 2013 and the applicant responded on 5 September 2013 7. In March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014935
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140014935 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was notified by his chain of command that he was selected for separation by the FY14 CPT OSB. After the Secretary of the Army approves the board reports, officers selected for separation will be personally notified of their selection, followed by official correspondence.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014936
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 agreed therefore that there was not a preponderance of evidence to support an SRP recommendation for changing the MH diagnosis (anxiety disorder not otherwise specified (NOS)) as adjudicated by the Service. Given the lack of corroboration of the reported DSM IV-TR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014938
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 April 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140014938 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his dishonorable discharge to a general discharge under honorable conditions. It is likely he raised this issue during his trial and, based upon the written findings of the appellate court, quite evident he included this issue during his appeal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014939
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to list his former spouse as his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) beneficiary as directed in a Military Qualifying Court Order. The applicant provides: * a letter, dated 30 June 2014, from his former spouse acknowledging she understood the cancellation of his SBP would not be in her best interest (the analyst notes that this letter appears address her current lack of SBP coverage) * DD Form 2656-1 (SBP Election Statement for Former Spouse...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014940
The applicant requests that award of the Surgeon General's "A" Proficiency Designator be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant provided a Certificate of Achievement and a letter, dated 8 January 2014, that shows he was awarded the "A" Proficiency Designator. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the "A" Proficiency Designator on 8 January 2014.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014941
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military 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 to award him the 1st award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014942
Amendment or removal of the DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) covering the period 24 July 2001 through 23 July 2002 from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The evaluation discusses his tactical proficiency at annual training and leading his unit to mission accomplishment through sound judgment, his initiative in completing three correspondence courses, the Army Commendation Medal he earned while working for the Mobilization Support Cell, his platoon's 95-percent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014943
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and any other awards to which he may be entitled. The applicant had "excellent" character and efficiency ratings throughout his service and there is no evidence of any derogatory information that would serve to disqualify him for award of the AGCM (1st award). As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014944
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a general discharge (GD). After consulting with counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel). An undesirable discharge certificate would normally be furnished an individual who was discharged for the good of the Service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014946
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. She had served 9 years, 8 months, and 17 days of active service and she was assigned a separation code of KBK and an RE code of 3. 4. Pertinent Army Regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014947
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 April 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140014947 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides and his record contains a DD Form 214 which shows he was retired in the rank/grade of SPC/E-4 due to permanent disability on 19 November 2013. Evidence shows the applicant's effective date of pay grade to SPC/E-4 was 1 November 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014948
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 5 October 2011, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his characterization of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014953
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. However, his girl friend reported the gun as stolen. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014954
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. On 29 September 1988, the appropriate authority (a major general) approved his request for discharge and directed the applicant be given an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014959
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and his foreign service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 2 February 2001 to 1 February 2004; b. awarding him the CIB effective 28 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014960
The applicant requests his date of birth (DOB) be changed to 16 April 1935 on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 22 April 1960. His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his DOB as 16 May 1935. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his DOB as 16 April 1935.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014962
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows * promotion to specialist 5 (SP5) (E-5) * service in Vietnam from 16 January 1969 through 15 January 1970 * service in Vietnam during four campaign periods * service in Vietnam with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 11th Aviation Group (23 January 1969 8 February 1969); Headquarters and Headquarters Company and Company D of the 229th Aviation Battalion (9 February 1969 11 January 1970) * conduct and efficiency ratings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014964
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his assignment to Camp Casey, Republic of Korea (ROK). The applicant's DA Form 20, as filed in his records, shows: a. he departed Fort Sill, Oklahoma on 26 August 1970 for duty in the ROK; b. he arrived in the ROK on or about 28 September 1970; c. on 2 October 1970, he was assigned to Battery C, 2nd Battalion, 76th Artillery Regiment located at Camp...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014968
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's records to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from former spouse coverage to spouse coverage. The evidence shows the FSM originally elected spouse coverage for S____ in 1981. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he did not change his original 1981 election of spouse coverage to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014970
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood if the discharge request were approved, he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014974
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 Commendation Medal and any other awards he may be entitled. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for the first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014977
The applicant's available service medical records contain only the following three medical documents: a. Ambulance Trip Report, dated 20 October 1977 at 0005, which detailed the dispatch of an ambulance at the request of the applicant's roommate due to the applicant's possible epileptic convulsion in his barracks room. The Army only rates conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which disqualify the Soldier from further military service. Operating under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014981
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. 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. On an unknown date, the commander notified the applicant of his intention to separate him from the service for unsuitability under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014989
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show his last unit of assignment as the 157th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division instead of Headquarters and Base Service Squadron, 531st Air Service Group and the award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). Although there are numerous documents in the applicant's records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014992
HRC Orders R-02-081755, dated 22 February 2010, ordered her to active duty in an Active Guard Reserve (AGR) status and assigned her to Company B, 399th Support Hospital, Taunton, MA, with a reporting date of 1 June 2010 under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12301(d). The applicant provided: a. a Days Inn hotel receipt, dated 26 September 2012, that shows her lodging for the period 24 through 26 September 2012; b. a travel query that shows her travels during the period 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014997
The applicant states, in effect: * Orders 128-057, issued by U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM), directed her to permanently change her station (PCS) from Fort Rucker, AL to Joint Base San Antonio(JBSA), Texas * on 20 May 2013, her spouse, who had power of attorney, was incorrectly advised by the Fort Rucker, AL transportation office (ITO) their HHG could be kept in NTS * on or about 21 June 2013 her HHG were placed in NTS, with a storage expiration date of 12 July 2014 * this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140014998
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System and sets forth the policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. Once a Soldier is determined to be physically unfit for further military service, percentage ratings are applied to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015008
On 1 November 2001, the separation authority approved his request for discharge in lieu of court-martial with the issuance of an under other than honorable discharge. His original DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions in accordance with the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel). The applicant voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 in lieu of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015014
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015015
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015016
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015017
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015018
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015020
The applicant, in effect, requests correction of his: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was released from active duty (REFRAD) on 14 February 2013 vice 26 August 2011 * records to show he was returned to active duty for 1 year, 5 months, and 19 days, the amount of additional time he should have received medical treatment (from 27 August 2011 to 14 February 2013) * records to show he went before a medical evaluation board (MEB) vice being REFRAD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015021
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015022
The applicant provides a VA Rating Decision rendered by the VA Regional Office located in Seatac, WA, dated 4 September 2013, which shows he had the following conditions that were subject to compensation at the time at a combined disability rating of 40%: a. service-connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, 10% effective date 1 March 2013; b. service-connection for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, 10% effective date 1 March 2013; c. service-connection for bilateral tinnitus, 10%...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015024
However, his records do not contain any derogatory information that would serve to disqualify him for award of the AGCM (1st Award) for the period of 11 January 1967 to 3 October 1968. As a result, the DA Form 1577 is not sufficient as a basis for entitlement to a military award or for correction of military records to show a military award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015025
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). _______ _ _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) AR20140015025 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140015025 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015026
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 shows he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service except for the period from 20 October to 8 December 1969 (48 days) when he was in a casual status and between assignments and received "unknown" ratings. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the 1st award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correct his DD Form 214 to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015028
As of the date of his wounds, the applicant had 5 months time in grade (TIG) and 10 months time in service (TIS). It states in: a. Paragraph 7-12 (Promotion of Personnel missing or hospitalized as a result of hostile action), for personnel transferred to a medical facility, the losing promotion authority may include with that Soldier's records a recommendation for promotion. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015029
He states, in effect, that the FSM was eligible for award of the Bronze Star Medal based upon his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. He provides: * a self-authored statement * the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 * the FSM's Certificate of Death * a letter from the National Personnel Records Center * an extract from Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) pertaining to the Bronze Star Medal * an extract from Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-1 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015034
The applicant states he was wounded in Vietnam on 26 October 1966. 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. A statement the applicant provided shows the author of the statement claims he was a combat medic in Vietnam and personally treated the applicant for a left leg wound, due...