ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016812
The applicant requests transfer of his educational benefits to his family members under the transfer of educational benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. On 22 June 2009, DOD established the criteria for eligibility and transfer of unused educational benefits to eligible family members. The applicant was eligible to transfer his education benefits under the TEB prior to retirement, but there is no evidence he did so while still on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016817
The applicant requests a waiver of recoupment of his Officer Affiliation Bonus (OAB) which he received as a U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) officer. The applicant provides: * Written Agreement Officer Affiliation Bonus Acknowledgment * USAR Pamphlet 600-5 * DA Form 4651 * Transfer to the Retired Reserve orders CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. In order to be eligible for the SELRES Officer Affiliation Bonus an officer must meet Department of the Army eligibility criteria published in All Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016819
The applicant graduated from Drill Sergeant School on 28 August 2008 and was assigned to Fort Benning, Georgia as a senior drill sergeant. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he made an appeal to either authority. While the applicant has not provided and the records do not contain the facts and circumstances surrounding his removal from the Drill Sergeant Program, it is unlikely that the applicant was unaware of why he was being removed from the program prematurely...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016824
She provides: * NGB Form 600-7-1-R-E (Annex E to DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (NPSEB) Addendum ARNG of the United States) * Applicant's Exception to Policy (ETP) Requests for the SLRP, dated 16 June 2011 and 6 January 2014 * Statement of support, dated 6 January 2014 * Numerous email CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Annex E to the applicant's enlistment contract, NPSEB Addendum, shows she was also entitled to a $20,000 bonus for a 6-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016835
The applicant requests correction of her records to show her name change. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The evidence shows the applicant enlisted and served on active duty using the first name of "L____."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016837
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140016837 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states, in effect, he appeared before the promotion selection board in January 2014 and was informed by his first sergeant that awards were removed from his promotion points worksheet because orders were not on file in his official records to support the entries. The PPW submitted by the applicant with his application showing a points effective date of 29...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016840
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 May 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140016840 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate. The applicant's request that his under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016846
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 month of birth as December instead of August. 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 month of birth as December as it appears on his birth certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016853,
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In conjunction with his induction, the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) that shows his SSN as XXX-X6-XXXX. 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 shown on his DD Form 398.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016855
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) entered on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Documents in his record showing the SSN XX6-XX-XXXX include a: * DA Form 24 (Service Record) * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) 4. _______ _ _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 | 20140016856
Title 10, U.S. Code, chapter 61, provides the Secretaries of the Military Departments with authority to retire or discharge a member if they find the member unfit to perform military duties because of physical disability. A designation of "unfit for duty" is required before an individual can be separated from the military because of an injury or medical condition. Although he claims to have suffered a back injury during his Regular Army service, there is no evidence of record and he did...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016876
The applicant requests correction of his military records to change the name on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty). _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140016876 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016880
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: a. award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) and Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and b. his service in Bosnia in item 12f (Foreign Service). The evidence of record shows the applicant served on active duty from 14 August 1998 to 10 December 2000. ____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016882
The appellant requests his Officer Evaluation Report (OER) for the period 2 May 2009 through 1 May 2010 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) be removed from his official military personnel file (OMPF). He believes these two issues, along with the information he provided to the Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board (correctly identified as the Officer Special Evaluation Board (OSRB)), invalidates the contested OER. Therefore, in the absence of more compelling evidence,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016884
Option B and C participants do not make a new SBP election at age 60. Based on the available records it cannot be determined what, if any, counseling the applicant received at the time of her initial SBP election in 1996 or at the time of her second submission in 2014. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the applicant requested and was granted a suspension of coverage for her mother as an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016888
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) for his service in the Republic of Vietnam. The Soldier must be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties; he must be assigned to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat; and he must actively participate in such ground combat. Records show he participated in two campaigns during his service in the Republic of Vietnam; therefore,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016891
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. _______ _ 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 | 20140016892
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show in item 12a that he entered active duty on 17 August 1989 instead of 8 November 1991 since his service was consecutive. 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. It should also be noted that his DD Form 214 as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016893
Conclusions of Law: * The June 2002 RO decision that denied service connection for a GI disorder is final * New and material evidence had been received since the October 2004 decision and the claim for service connection for a GI disorder is reopened * The criteria for service connection for a GI disorder have been met c. New Evidence: * In June 2002, the RO denied service connection for GI disorder * The RO considered the applicant's service treatment records which showed that a Medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016895
BOARD DATE: 7 May 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140016895 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His WD AGO Form 53-55 issued at the time of his discharge shows that he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart 1OLC, Belgian Fourragere, WWII Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with three bronze service stars and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016896
On 25 February 1980, the applicant's commander informed him he was initiating separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-31 (Expeditious Discharge Program). The applicant requests to be paid for about 80 days of leave, which he asserts he accrued while on active duty and should have been paid on separation. Regarding the accrued leave for which the applicant could be paid, neither the applicant's record nor...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016898
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) for the period ending 8 November 1971 to show his date of entry as 2 February 1967 instead of 19 December 1967. The DD Form 214 he was issued for this period shows he completed 3 years, 10 months, and 20 days of creditable active service during this enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016899
The applicant requests, in effect, a copy of a corrected DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) which reflects the Army Discharge Review Board's (ADRB) decision to upgrade his discharge from under other than honorable conditions to honorable. The applicant provides: * Board Determination and Directed Action page from ADRB decision * one page from the ADRB Case Report and Directive which shows the summary of the ADRB hearing as well as the board vote * Orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016900
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. The regulation stated in: a. The applicant's contentions were carefully considered; however, the evidence of record shows he reenlisted in the RA for assignment to Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016902
On 22 June 2009, the Department of Defense (DOD) established the criteria for eligibility and transfer of unused education benefits to eligible family members. 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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016903
The citation and certificate provided by the applicant indicate that he was awarded the ARCOM for meritorious service during the period of February 1969 to February 1970. While the sincerity of the applicants claim that he was awarded the ARCOM is not in doubt, orders are required for award of the ARCOM and the applicant has failed to show through the evidence of record and evidence submitted with his application evidence to show that orders were published awarding him the ARCOM. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016904
There are no orders in the applicants military personnel records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant provides a letter of support which states, in effect: * the writer served in Vietnam with the applicant * they were both assigned to Troop D, 2nd Platoon, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) * when he arrived in Vietnam he was assigned to a 106 millimeter recoilless rifle jeep as a loader * the gunner in his jeep was the applicant *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016908
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There are no orders or any other evidence showing he was awarded or recommended for the AGCM. His military service qualifies him for award of the NDSM; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016910
The applicant contends that her DD Form 214 should be corrected to show her overseas service in Kuwait from 1 December 1999 to 30 April 2000 and award of the AFEM. c. Item 12f of her DD Form 214 shows she completed 1 year, 4 months, and 9 days of foreign service. d. Thus, item 18 of the applicant's DD Form 214 should be corrected to show her foreign service in Kuwait from 5 December 1999 through 21 April 2000.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016912
The applicant's record shows that he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 4 years on 25 September 1996. It states, in pertinent part, that the SPD code LBK is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers involuntarily released from active duty upon completion of required active service and that this code is to be used for Regular Army Soldiers ineligible for, barred from, or otherwise denied reenlistment that are separated on completion of enlistment under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016913
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 26 August 2014 be corrected to show: a. award of the Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award) in item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons, Awarded or Authorized) and b. in item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) that he entered active duty on 25 September 2006 instead of 24 September 2006. The applicant provides: * two DD Forms 214 * a DA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016914
The applicant, the sister of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her late brother's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart, American Campaign Medal, and Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. Therefore, he is authorized award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp and his WD AGO Form 53-55 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016922
With regard to a Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machinegun Bar and Auto Rifle Bar, there is no evidence, in the form of an order, entry on the DA Form 24, memorandum/endorsement, or a firing record that shows the applicant qualified expert with either of these weapons and he provided none to show he was awarded badges for his qualification scores with these weapons during his period of service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016936
His mother died during his active duty service and he was greatly depressed by the event. There is no evidence he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record shows the applicant was convicted by a special court-martial and was sentenced to a bad conduct discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016939
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was retired in the pay grade of E-8. He goes on to state that had he known he was promoted to the pay grade of E-8 he would have extended to serve the 2-year lock-in. It is apparent based on the evidence submitted by the applicant that he was made aware of his selection to the pay grade of E-8 while he was in Vietnam because he submitted his declination for promotion and his request for voluntary retirement while still in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016941
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the bronze "V" device indicates acts of heroism involving conflict with an armed enemy and authorizes the device in conjunction with awards of the Army Commendation Medal, the Air Medal, and the BSM. The applicant's record, to include ADCARS, is void of any documents or orders indicating he was ever recommended for or awarded the BSM with "V" device...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016942
A DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice), dated 2 December 2013, shows nonjudicial punishment (NJP) was imposed against the applicant for failing to go to his appointed place of duty at the time prescribed (four specifications) and being derelict in the performance of his duties. The PEB determined PTSD was not an unfitting condition and recommended his retirement due to permanent disability (50 percent). He also contends that if it weren't...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016944
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Korean Service Medal. He never served in Japan; he served in Korea for the Korean Service Medal. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016945
If a LOD determination is required, information from the medical records will be used to support a determination that an EPTS condition was or was not aggravated by military service. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR)) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show an LOD finding of In Line of Duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016946
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 | 20140016947
On 30 April 2013, the DMPO explained that a second audit of her mother's dependency was conducted from her deployment date (28 May 2008) and the date of her divorce (25 May 2010). Each member is required to have physical custody of a dependent if both members are claiming a housing allowance authorization at the with-dependent rate. However, if members are assigned to different locations, each member is required to have physical custody of a dependent if both members are claiming a housing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016949
On 1 March 1983, he was discharged under honorable conditions (general) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. His record of service during his last enlistment included adverse counseling statements, a bar to reenlistment, and nonjudicial punishment. _____________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 | 20140016952
The applicant provides copies of the following: * Permanent Order (PO) Number 035-004 * Defense Meritorious Service Medal certificate * DD Form 214 Worksheet * previous Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. PO awarded the applicant the Defense Meritorious Service Medal during his period of service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016953
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract-Armed Forces of the United States) shows his DOB as XX December 1951. ____________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 | 20140016956
On 16 September 1974, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation by reason of unsuitability and ordered the applicant be discharged and issued an under honorable conditions (general) characterization of service. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016962
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He was informed that he could receive a general discharge or an under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 24 May 1999, his commander initiated separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2) for abuse of illegal drugs (marijuana).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016963
The applicant requests: a. an upgrade of his general discharge under honorable conditions to fully honorable; and b. correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) and Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual and unit military awards. The OSR is awarded for successful completion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016964
His DD Form 214 shows he was REFRAD under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 4 by reason of completion of required active service. The SPD code of "LBK" is the correct code for RA Soldiers involuntarily REFRAD for completion of required active service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4 who sign a Declination of Continued Service Statement or are ineligible for, barred from, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016972
The applicant requests, in effect, retroactive payment of Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period 1 January 2012 to 30 September 2013. He has been a Board Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) since 2005 and he has received appropriate pay for his certification until 31 December 2011, at which point it was stopped. An advisory opinion rendered by the Chief, Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Special Pay Branch, shows the applicant did not receive BCP for the period 1 January 2012...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016973
The evidence of record shows: * the FSM reached age 60 on 29 August 2010 * he applied for retired pay on 17 February 2011 * his request for retired pay was denied in May 2011 because his retirement packet did not contain information verifying completion of 20 years of qualifying service or a Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20-year letter) 2. Therefore, the FSM's military records should be corrected to show he received his 20-year letter prior to reaching age 60 and...