ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015283
A DD Form 2656-6, dated 17 June 2014, which shows he elected to change his SBP coverage from child only to spouse and children, at the full retired pay level. An email from RSO, Fort Jackson, SC, initiated 17 June 2014, wherein the RSO requests that the applicant's SBP coverage election be changed due to remarriage. c. A letter from the DFAS representative, dated 18 June 2014, wherein the applicant's request for modification of his SBP coverage was denied because the election was not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015284
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 26 (Separation Code) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 June 2014 for entitlement to separation pay. A DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 20 August 2014, shows she: a. agreed to serve in the Ready Reserve of a Reserve Component of the Armed Forces for a period of not less than 3 years following her separation from active duty in order to receive separation pay; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015294
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 physical evaluation boards (PEBs) adjudication appropriately applied Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) Section 4.129 and granted a TDRL entry rating of 50 percent for the PTSD with major depression condition. The SRP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015295
After a comprehensive review of the applicants case, the SRP recommended by unanimous vote that the applicants unfitting anxiety disorder condition diagnosis should be changed to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); that his records should be corrected to reflect he was placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) with a disability rating of 50 percent for the PTSD condition, with a combined disability rating of 80 percent; and he should receive a permanent disability rating of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015297
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 mental health (MH) condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015300
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was authorized a 1-year retroactive Medical Additional Special Pay (MASP) contract at $15,000 per year effective 1 September 2013. The applicant states that he served effectively as a Medical Corps (MC) officer during the period 1 September 2013 to 31 August 2014; however, he failed to submit a timely application for the MASP due to family hardship. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015301
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 (MH) condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP considered whether the evidence of record supported a rating for the unfitting MH condition at TDRL entry that was higher than that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015302
On 21 September 1966, the company commander initiated action to recommend the applicant for separation from the U.S. Army under the provisions of (UP) Army Regulation (AR) 635-212 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Unfitness and Unsuitability), paragraph 6b(2), for unsuitability based on his inability to adapt to military life. On 20 October 1966, the applicant's commander notified the applicant of his intention to recommend his separation from the U.S. Army UP AR 635-212, paragraph...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015303
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 the time of permanent disability disposition and removal from the TDRL, the PEB rated the PTSD at 30 percent. Personality disorder was not noted to be a consistent diagnosis in prior or subsequent exams and the SRP discussed any potential decrease in PTSD rating under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015305
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 MH condition was carefully reviewed and considered by the SRP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015306
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 MH condition was determined to be not unfitting by the PEB. The MH condition was reviewed and considered by the SRP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015308
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The Department of Defense memorandum, dated 27 February 2013, directed the Service Secretaries to conduct a review of mental health diagnoses for service members completing a disability evaluation process between 11 September 2001 and 30 April 2012 in order to determine if service members were disadvantaged by a changed diagnosis over the course of their physical disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015313
The available evidence shows he was wounded in action on 13 October 1970. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period from 29 August 1969 to 2 June 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 29 August 1969 to 2 June 1971; b. awarding him the CIB for action on 13 October 1970; c. deleting from his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015315
The applicant requests correction of the DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending on 31 January 1977 of his deceased father, a former service member (FSM), to show award of the: * Bronze Star Medal (BSM) * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation * Air Force Longevity Service Award (AFLSA) with one bronze oak leaf cluster 2. He states he discovered the BSM and the RVN Civil Action Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015321
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 30 (Remarks) of his final DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he had served in Korea. It stated the purpose of a separation form is to provide an individual with documentary evidence of his/her military service. _______ _ _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 | 20140015324
The applicant states, in effect: * he is presently serving in a position that is one rank higher than he presently holds * his record was corrected to show he was granted Federal recognition as a captain (CPT) with a date of rank (DOR) of 27 August 2010 * he should have been considered for promotion to MAJ on the September 2013 and March 2014 Position Vacancy Promotion Boards 3. On 12 August 2014, the ABCMR corrected the applicant's record to show he was granted Federal recognition as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015329
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) by changing his first name to Bobbie. _______ _ 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) AR20070016793 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015330
On 19 March 1986, the separation authority approved his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, patterns of misconduct, and directed the issuance of a general discharge. Records show that the applicant was approximately 19 years of age at the time of his offenses. However, there is no evidence indicating the applicant was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who had successfully completed military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015333
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show a social security number (SSN) of XXX-46-XXXX. There are no documents in the available military records showing any other SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015334
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he entered active duty this period on 13 May 1968, was honorably released from active duty on "28 August 1968" [sic], and transferred to the SDARNG. The evidence of record shows the applicant's correct SSN was entered in his military records during the period of his active duty. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show both his correct SSN and effective date of release from active duty (i.e., 28 August 1969), as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015336
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 April 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140015336 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. A review of the applicants deployment orders and the records of the members of his crew show that all of the members were awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) and Kuwait Liberation Medal for their deployment to SWA during the same period. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized for award to members...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015341
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015345
During his time on active duty service, he deployed to an imminent danger pay area three times, where he reportedly participated in numerous combat patrols. In a 17 July 2009 memorandum, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) directed that as a matter of policy, all three Boards for Correction of Military Records will apply VASRD Section 4.129 to PTSD unfitting conditions for applicants discharged after 11 September 2001 and, in such cases where a grant of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015349
The applicant's DA Form 597-3 (Army Senior ROTC Scholarship Cadet Contract) is not in her available records for review, but records reflect and the applicant contends she received a 4-year ROTC scholarship while enrolled in the ROTC Program and attending Salve Regina University, a partner with the University of Rhode Island ROTC Program. On 29 March 2012, the Commander, Headquarters, 2nd Brigade, U.S. Army Cadet Command, recommended the applicant's immediate disenrollment and that she be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015351
The program to transfer education benefits to family members under TEB did not exist when he was released from active duty in 2004. The policy states any member of the Armed Forces on or after 1 August 2009 who, at the time of the approval of the individual's request to transfer entitlement to educational assistance under this section, is eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill and: a. has at least 6 years of service in the Armed Forces on the date of election and agrees to serve 4 additional...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015353
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending 10 January 2011, to add the Meritorious Service Medal (4th Award) and the Legion of Merit. The applicants record contains a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 26 January 2015. The applicant's request for correction of her DD Form 214, for the period ending 10 January 2011, to show award of the Legion of Merit was carefully considered and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015363
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20130014095 on 1 April 2014. The applicant's argument that his nine weeks of training in MOS 67Y during the Vietnam era should make him eligible for award of the Aircraft Crewman Badge was carefully considered and found to have merit. Notwithstanding the ABCMR decision in Army Docket...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015364
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 | 20140015368
As a new issue, he requests the issuance of a DD Form 214 for his Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Advanced Camp service in 1988 and that this DD Form 214 show his pay grade as E-5. Regarding the correction of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 19 May 1991 to show his pay grade as E-5, the evidence of record, as well as that provided by the applicant, does not support the granting of this request. c. As further evidence he no longer held the pay grade of E-5 after disenrollment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015370
The applicant, the brother of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests reconsideration of his previous request for the FSM to be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Bronze Star Medal (2nd Award). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Bronze Star Medal is awarded for heroism and for meritorious achievement or service in military operations against an armed enemy. The applicant makes compelling arguments which contend, by virtue of the reasonable presumption...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015374
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 April 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140015374 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The immediate commander recommended he be retained on active duty but advised him that the separation authority was not bound by this recommendation. On 13 October 2010, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct, pattern of misconduct and directed the applicant be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015382
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he submitted a timely application to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill education benefits to his children. After retirement, on 16 July 2013, the applicant states he inquired with HRC about Post 9/11 GI Bill educational benefits for his children. The available evidence does not support the applicant's request for correction of his record to show he submitted a timely application through DMDC, prior to retirement, to transfer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015385
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. His service record DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 1 February 1978, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. A review of the available records fails to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015387
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 the Disability Evaluation System (DES).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015388
The applicant states: * she was processed under the integrated disability system (IDES) and she was permanently retired in the rank/grade of sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7 * the Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGDRB) considered her case and denied her request to be retired in the rank/grade of MSG/E-8 * she was promoted to MSG/E-8 in 2001 and served satisfactorily in that rank/grade; she was also laterally appointed to first sergeant (1SG) * she was the first female 1SG assigned to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015391
The applicant also states that his rating for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) should have been higher and not rated with his other disabilities because they are different. CONSIDERATION OF 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015392
The applicant requests, in effect, reversal of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (DASA) (Review Boards (RB)) decision to place him on the Retired List in the rank/pay grade of sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7 and allow him to retire in the rank of captain (CPT)/O-3. The applicant provides the following as evidence: * self-authored Memorandum for Record (MFR), dated 30 April 2014 * a memorandum from his Defense Counsel, CPT B.W., dated 10 May 2014, to the Assistant Secretary, Manpower...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015393
The applicant states: a. He was non-selected for promotion by the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) CPT Promotion Selection Board that convened in April 2014. The applicant contends his records should go before an SSB for promotion consideration to CPT because an OER he received for the rating period 2 August 2013 through 27 March 2014 was not available for the board to review and he believes he would have been selected for promotion had the OER been in his board file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015394
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition of the former service member (FSM). 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 FSM's MH diagnoses; Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) fitness...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015394
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition of the former service member (FSM). 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 FSM's MH diagnoses; Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) fitness...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015395
BOARD DATE: 5 May 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140015395 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. It states a member will be given a dishonorable or a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or a special court-martial and that the appellate review must be completed and affirmed before the sentence is ordered executed. Thus, the evidence of record refutes the applicant's contentions that he was not medical and/or mentally qualified for enlistment in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015396
c. The applicant's commander and rating officials failed to consider the evidence she provided showing that the investigation was flawed and that the applicant conducted herself appropriately. e. in Part VIIa (Evaluate the Rated Officer's Promotion Potential to the Next Higher Grade), the Senior Rater placed an "X" in the "Do Not Promote" block, indicated he senior rated (at the time) 27 officers of this grade, and that a completed DA Form 67-9-1 was received with this report and considered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015397
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants 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. His examining physician completed a Standard Form 88 (Report of Medical History) and noted the applicant's medical issues in addition to the condition of hypertension. The ABCMR decides cases on the evidence of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015399
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 Integrated Disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015400
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 rating at Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) entry. The PEB adjudicated the applicant for the diagnosis of bipolar disorder at TDRL entry and the applicant remained on TDRL at the time of the review. The preponderance of evidence does not support a change in the PEB MH diagnosis.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015402
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 disability attendant to TBI (excluding non-MH symptoms) will be subsumed in the SRPs MH rating recommendation (as they were in the VA and PEB coding and rating determinations). The SRP noted that the preponderance of the applicant's record did not show evidence or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015403
BOARD DATE: 12 May 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140015403 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Following consultation with legal counsel, he requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial in accordance with chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel). In his voluntary request for discharge, the applicant indicated/acknowledged: * he was making the request of his own free will and he had not been subjected to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015404
Counsel argues three contentions: * the applicant's discharge under Army Regulation (AR) 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 10, was not authorized because the summary court-martial which was to be convened to adjudicate the charges against the applicant was not empowered to adjudge a punitive discharge; the applicant was mistakenly advised by his defense attorney * the applicant was following the requirements XVIII Airborne Corps Regulation 612-10 (Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015405
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, it appears he was awarded combat pay as a result of serving with the 23rd Infantry Regiment, which was designated as a "combat unit," for at least 6 days in April 1953 and not by virtue of being assigned or attached to that unit during engagement in active ground combat. There is no available evidence of record and he did not provide sufficient evidence showing he was personally present and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015408
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Superior Unit Award (ASUA). A DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), dated 29 April 1991, shows he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for meritorious service during the period 1 February through 1 April 1991, in support of Operation Desert Storm while assigned to the WRAMC. The applicant was in a TDY status with this unit during the period they were awarded the...