ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015680
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 16 December 2013 to show he was twice awarded the Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant provided documentation that shows he was twice awarded the Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon prior to his release from active duty on 16 December 2013. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015681
The applicant provides copies of the following: * Enlisted Record Brief * Orders Number 301-007 * Orders Number 301-008 * letter from Army Continuing Education System * DA Form 31 (Request and Authority for Leave) * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * milConnect information paper * Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) Waiver process for Retirees information paper CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows the applicant was on approved...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015682
Section III A (For each Soldier, regardless of condition) - he recommended retention of the applicant. Although he may have served in the rank of CPL at one time, the evidence of record does not show and he did not provide sufficient evidence that conclusively shows he was ever laterally appointed to the rank of CPL prior to placement on the TDRL. His unit commander stated on a DA Form 7652 that the applicant had been in a team position which would indicate the applicant was an acting CPL...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015684
The applicant requests his active service as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy (USN) since 16 April 2010 be accepted in lieu of his Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship debt of $43,404.97. The applicant provides: * DA Form 5315-E (U.S. Army Advanced Education Financial Assistance Record), dated 5 April 2006 * a letter, dated 22 November 2006, from DFAS * a letter, dated 10 April 2010, from the Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service * a certificate,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015685
The applicant provided a DA Form 330 which shows he was tested on 10 April 2013 for Pashto-Afghan language proficiency and he received a rating of 3/3. The evidence shows: * the applicant took the language proficiency test in Pashto-Afghan in 2013 and passed it * he was ordered to active duty for training from 26 August 2013 to 16 January 2014 * upon completion of AIT, he was awarded primary MOS 09L on 16 January 2014 * he was awarded an FLPB for the period 16 January 2014 to 9 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015688
The applicant provides copies of the following: * two DA Forms 3349 (Physical Profile) * DA Form 705 (Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) Scorecard) * two DA Forms 5500 (Body Fat Content Worksheet (Male)) * DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) * Radiologic Examination Report * Patient Lab Inquiry * DD Form 2807-1 (Report of Medical History) * DD Form 2808 (Report of Medical Examination) * DD Form 368 (Request for Conditional Release) * Standard Form (SF) 600 (Health Record Chronological Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015689
The applicant requests correction of his reentry eligibility (RE) code and rank at separation. There is no evidence in the available records showing his rank was reduced to E-1 after his general court-martial conviction. The SPD code of JBK applies to Soldiers discharged for completion of required active service and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015690
His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged as a result of a court-martial in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) with a bad conduct discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Therefore, clemency in the form of an honorable or general discharge is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015693
The applicant provides: * memorandum, subject: Request for ETP for PSEB [Applicant] * DA Form 4836 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment or Reenlistment) * memorandum, subject: Notification of Incentive Discrepancy and ETP Process * memorandum, subject: ETP in Requesting Second Incentive Payment without Recoupment for [Applicant] * memorandum, subject: ETP for Requesting Grant Relief from Recoupment of Reenlistment/Extension Bonus * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015694
The Board recommended correction of his records by awarding him the correct constructive service credit and appointing him as a chaplain in the USAR in the rank of major (MAJ), effective 6 August 1998. c. He again petitioned the Board and it was determined in ABCMR Docket Number AR20130012878, dated 19 December 2013, that his records should be considered by an SSB for promotion to LTC and possibly colonel (COL) under the 2005 through 2012 year criteria. On 19 December 2013, as a result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015697
The DD Form 214 identifies the authority and reason for the applicant's discharge, which shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial, and that he received an under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The evidence of record confirms the ADRB determined the applicant's UOTHC discharge was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015698
On 28 November 2012, a medical evaluation board (MEB) was conducted at Fort Lee, VA which diagnosed the applicant as having a medically unfitting condition of degenerative disc disease (DDD), lumbar spine, and recommended that he be referred to a PEB. The applicant was evaluated under the Integrated Disability Evaluation System and on 13 November 2013, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) granted the applicant a combined disability rating of 30% for DDD, L5-S1 with central disc...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015706
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the: a. Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to members who have served in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). The evidence of record shows that the applicant served in active duty in Iraq from 10 February 2003 to 21 January 2004. The applicants unit was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for service during a period that included the applicants active duty in Iraq.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015709
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add the Legion of Merit (LOM), Army Achievement Medal (AAM), Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM), Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal, and any other awards to which he may be entitled. His record contains four sets of orders or award certificates that show he was awarded the AAM, and his DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the AAM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015710
The applicant requests correction of his military records by upgrading his undesirable discharge to honorable. On 6 December 1972, the appropriate separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed the issuance of a DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate). The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected by upgrading his undesirable discharge to honorable because it was unjust and prevents him from receiving VA benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015711
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected by adding the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation. The applicant states that the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation was awarded to his unit after the unit returned from Honduras in 1986; however, it was not added to his DD Form 214. The applicants contention that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to reflect the award of the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation has been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015713
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Counsel stated: * the applicant enlisted specifically for aircraft maintenance * at AIT he was told he was excess in his requested MOS but he would receive the training because he had enlisted for it * he did not have a steady job at Fort Campbell; he sat around all day or performed details for 4 months * when he was allowed to work on a helicopter it was not in his MOS * he had problems getting his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015717
The applicant states: * he believes the Air Medal was requested around April 1971 but he never received it * he tried to correct his records in 1974 but again did not receive the award * in August 1974 he contacted the former Operations Officer for the unit with which he served in Vietnam; the Operations Officer had submitted the recommendation for the applicant's Air Medal * the Operations Officer provided a statement affirming the applicant's Air Medal had been requested * he is a life...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015720
This publication shows that the 101st Airborne Division Artillery and the 650th Transportation Detachment, during the time of the applicant's assignment, were cited in Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 43, dated 1970, for award of the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and in DAGO Number 48, dated 1971, for award of the RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015724
The applicant's service records are not available for review with this case. c. Paragraph 3-9a(1) states a separation will be described as entry-level with service uncharacterized if processing is initiated while a Soldier is in an entry-level status, except when characterization under other than honorable conditions is authorized under the reason for separation and is warranted by the circumstances of the case. However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 14 February 1986 under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015725
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. However, his records do contain a duly-authenticated DD Form 214 which shows, on 9 December 1992, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), for the good of the service-in lieu of trial by court-martial, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Although an honorable or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015737
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 | 20140015738
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 the diagnosis of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015739
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 diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the Integrated Disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015740
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 any MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). No MH diagnosis was recorded in the MEB and none considered by the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015741
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 later considered if the diagnosis was appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015742
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 | 20140015743
The applicant submitted an application through the Department of Defense (DOD) Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) MH Special Review Panel (SRP). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015744
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for service in Haiti in support of Operation Uphold Democracy, the Jordanian Jump Parachutist Badge, and his service in Haiti. The evidence shows the applicant completed 4 days of foreign service in Haiti from 6 to 9 October 1994.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015745
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 diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015746
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 further concluded that there was insufficient cause to recommend a change in the PEB adjudication of the applicants permanent retirement rating of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015747
The evidence of the available records shows diagnoses of PTSD and panic disorder without agoraphobia (MEB), and PTSD and alcohol abuse were rendered during processing through the Integrated DES process. The SRP must determine the most appropriate fit with VASRD section 4.130 criteria at the end of the TDRL interval for its permanent rating recommendation. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded that at the final TDRL evaluation the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015748
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 diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015749
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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015752
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 separation determination. The SRP considered the appropriateness of changes in the applicant's MH diagnoses; Physical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015755
The applicant submitted an application through the Department of Defense (DOD) Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) MH Special Review Panel (SRP). 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 available evidence for a rating recommendation at the time of the 5-year TDRL expiration.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015756
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC). On 6 May 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed the issuance of a UOTHC discharge. A UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate, but the separation authority may direct an honorable or a general discharge if such is merited by the Soldier's overall record and if the Soldier's record is so meritorious that any other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015758
This pamphlet shows the 326th Engineer Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, was awarded the: * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 20 July 1965 through 28 March 1973 by Department of Army General Orders Number 8, dated 1974 * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the period 18 March 1968 through 2 May 1970 by Department of Army General Orders Number 48, dated 1971 DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: 1. Therefore, it would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015759
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 May 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140015759 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He never saw the young lady again, but a couple of months after the incident he was picked up and charged with cocaine distribution, court-martialed, sentenced to 90 days confinement, and a BCD. c. his friends describe him as a very good friend and an intelligent, dedicated, responsible family man.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015761
A review of the applicant's medical records revealed he sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen (involving injuries to his right kidney and liver) while serving in Vietnam on 3 September 1969. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Award) states: a. There is no available evidence of record and the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence showing he sustained a wound/injury as a result of enemy action (emphasis added) for award of the Purple Heart during his period of service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015764
The Army system requires that the Soldier only be rated as the condition(s) exist(s) at the time of the Physical Evaluation Board hearing. The applicant failed to show through the evidence submitted and the evidence of record that he was diagnosed by competent military medical personnel as having a condition that was unfitting and warranted consideration under the Physical Disability Evaluation System. It must be presumed that he was not medically separated at the time because there was no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015766
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 17 November 1978, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service and directed the issuance of an UOTHC discharge. In his statement at the time of his request for discharge the applicant did not mention either a severe car accident or his son's illness.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015768
After a comprehensive review of the applicants case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that there should be no change in the physical evaluation board (PEB) adjudication of the temporary disability. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded that there was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015769
After a comprehensive review of the applicants case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that there should be no change in the physical evaluation board (PEB) adjudication of the temporary disability and permanent retirement determination. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). The SRP noted the personality disorder was determined by the PEB to be a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015770
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 DOD memorandum, dated 27 February 2013, directed the Service Secretaries to conduct a review of MH diagnoses for service members completing a disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015771
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 applicant was not diagnosed with PTSD prior to TDRL entry, did not meet criteria for PTSD at TDRL exit, and the TDRL examiner noted his VA treating psychiatrist recorded MDD in partial remission as the only diagnosis. After due deliberation in consideration...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015772
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 next considered if there was evidence in the record to support a recommendation of a diagnosis of PTSD, or any other MH condition, for disability rating at TDRL entry. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015773
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 the diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES). The SRP considered if there was evidence for a VASRD Section 4.130...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015774
Counsel provides the following in his written brief, in effect stating: * the applicant filed an application for CRSC; after multiple decisions, HRC partially granted his request, but denied compensation for PTSD and tinnitus * the applicant served honorably in the Army, citing the four DD Forms 214 * he was referred into the Army's PDES and, on 29 August 2011, a formal PEB found his left knee injury and migraine headaches to be combat-related; he was medically retired on 29 January 2012 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140015775
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 MH condition during processing through the Integrated Disability...