ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016974
The applicant states he was only able to take 36 days of PDMRA based on a letter from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) stating he had only accrued 36 days of PDMRA. After he was released from active duty (REFRAD) he was notified by HRC that he was entitled to 82 additional days of PDMRA and that he had to apply to the Board for relief. The PDMRA Calculator now provided by HRC indicates the applicant earned 118 days of PDMRA and that he used 36 days, leaving a total of 82 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016979
The applicant requests the highest grade in which he satisfactorily served for the purpose of computation of disability retirement pay be determined to be sergeant (SGT)/pay grade E-5. He told him why he was arrested and when he asked him why the other people in the car were arrested he told his commander he did not know because he did not know what the specific charges were or what was found in the car. A grade determination is an administrative decision to determine appropriate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016980
The advisory shows: * the 2013 pay scale for an E-8 with over 30 years of service ($5,591.40 monthly) should have been used (3 days of leave at $186.38 daily rate = $559.14) * the applicant should be reimbursed $559.14 for 3 days of leave * DFAS verified his SGLI/Family SGLI payments listed on his December 2013 Leave and Earnings Statement was billed twice in the amount of $52.00 * the applicant is due reimbursement for the overpayment of SGLI/Family SGLI 15. On the same date, he provided a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016981
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 May 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140016981 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016982
c The PEB also considered his other medical conditions as listed on the MEB; however, these conditions were not found to be unfitting and therefore they were not rated. b The PEB also considered his other medical conditions as listed on the MEB; however, these conditions were not found to be unfitting and therefore were not rated. He states the applicant, as a child, never had the mental problems as he did after returning from his second tour of duty in Iraq.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016983
The applicant states: * his injury was never acknowledged * his injury was never documented due to being in combat and if it were, he is unable to verify it because his records were destroyed in a fire at the National Personnel Records Center 3. The applicant provides: * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Form 21-4138 (Statement in Support of Claim), dated 17 September 2014 * DD Form 214 for the period ending 21 April 1952 * DD Forms 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016990
The applicant requests removal of a DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report (AER)), dated 5 September 2007, from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) or transfer of this document to the restricted portion of his OMPF. contains the entry "N/A" which supports his claim this document was incorrectly prepared because he dropped out of the course due to family issues and not because he was academically dropped out * the comment on the report is a cookie cutter response...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016991
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from former spouse coverage to spouse coverage. Any retiree that is married and elects spouse coverage at retirement, then divorces that spouse and elects former spouse coverage for the former spouse, cannot elect to cover his/her current spouse upon the former spouse's death. Any retiree who is married and elects spouse coverage at retirement, then divorces that spouse and elects...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016993
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence in the available record that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant provides: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016994
The applicant states: * he was awarded the Aircraft Crew Member Badge by his commanding officer, 330th Radio Research Company at Pleiko in 1970 * he wore the badge on his uniform for 2 years but it does not show on his DD Form 214 * he was also awarded the Presidential Unit Citation and the Meritorious Unit Citation * he was told by other unit members that his unit was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * he served on active duty for 3 years, 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016996
The applicant provides copies of the following: * DD Form 214 for the period ending 12 May 1968 * Honorable Discharge Certificate * Standard Form (SF) 600 (Health Record Chronological Record of Medical Care) * SF 513 (Clinical Record Consultation Sheet) * DA Form 3349 (Medical Condition Physical Profile Record) * two memoranda, subject: Request for Discharge for the Good of the Service * DD Form 214 for the period ending 24 October 1979 * Undesirable Discharge Certificate *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016997
The applicant, the former spouse of a former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's records to show she is the eligible beneficiary to receive a Reserve Component (RC) Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity as a former spouse. The applicant contends, in effect, that the FSM's records should be corrected to show his RCSBP election was changed from spouse to former spouse coverage because their divorce judgment required the FSM to maintain SBP with former spouse coverage for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140016999
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records be corrected by creating an appropriate document to show the FSM was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 10 July 1944 and issuing the Purple Heart to the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017003
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) (2nd Award). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the VSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from his DD Form 214 the VSM and adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * BSM (2nd Award) * VSM with four bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017007
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. His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows his service number in item 2 as ending in a 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing in item 2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017008
The applicant requests: a. promotion to staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6 and b. correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 13 June 2002 to show her current legal name as N____ L____ A____. However, there is no evidence of record and the applicant provided no evidence which shows she was on a promotion list for SSG at the time of her retirement for disability. The DD Form 214 is a "snapshot in time" and is a reflection of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017012
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Purple Heart (2nd Award) and the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, for the period 27 June 1967 to 26 June 1970, and to add this award to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017015
Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, U.S. Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to follow when taking action on applications from former service members discharged under "DADT" or prior policies. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017017
The applicant requests correction of the records of his deceased father, a former service member (FSM), to show he was wounded in action and awarded the Purple Heart. He also requests, in effect, correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separations Honorable Service) to show: * the FSM's prisoner of war (POW) status * Purple Heart and POW Medal 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017019
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with "V" Device * Purple Heart (2nd Award) * Air Medal * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) 2. General Orders Number 20, dated 20 February 1970, also verify the applicant was awarded the AGCM for the period 23 March 1968 to 22 March 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017020
The communications center where the applicant was assigned was also under attack and explosions were occurring all around them. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. Based on these statements, it appears the applicant ran from the communications center during the mortar fire attack and ran into the wall surrounding the building and knocked himself unconscious.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017022
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his awards of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and Combat Medical Badge (CMB). The applicant states that he served as a combat medic in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970 and was awarded the BSM and CMB; however, they were not included on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017023
The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not show his foreign service in Saudi Arabia and is missing the award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal. Based upon this, he has qualifying service for the following awards: * Southwest Asia Service Medal with one bronze service star * Kuwait Liberation Medal (Government of Kuwait) 3. Item 13, add the following awards: * Southwest Asia Service Medal with one bronze service star * Kuwait Liberation Medal (Government of Kuwait) c. Item 18, add the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017026
The applicant provides: * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Rating Decision * DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile) * letter to the physical evaluation board (PEB) * service medical records * VA medical records CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. On 13 July 2004, a medical evaluation board (MEB) diagnosed him with neck pain with cervical DDD and bilateral radiculopathy. The board's scope of review was limited to those conditions determined by the PEB to be unfitting for continued military service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017032
There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). The 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, was awarded the: * Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) for actions during the period 11-31 August 1969 in Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 42, dated 1971 * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for actions during the period 24 August-31 December 1969 in DAGO Number 6, dated 1974 b. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017034
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a fully honorable discharge. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017035
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings) with eleven pages of associated documents * DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status) with four pages of associated documents * Standard Form (SF) 88 (Report of Medical Examination), undated, showing results of a medical evaluation board/separation physical examination * clinical notes, undated, by the Chief,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017039
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to a general discharge (GD). On 11 July 1975, he was charged with being AWOL and was pending a court-martial for being AWOL for a total of 203 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017041
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 | 20140017042
The applicant requests that his awards of the Legion of Merit (LOM) and Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) with three oak leaf clusters (3OLC) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and that his orders awarding him the LOM be corrected to show the period of service as July 1988 to June 1993. The applicant states that his awards of the LOM and MSM (3OLC) were not included on his DD Form 214 and his orders awarding him the LOM incorrectly show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017044
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It stated the DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous active service. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his last name spelled as Mab____.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017049
He graduated from USUHS on 19 May 2012 and was commissioned as a Medical Corps officer on that date. d. The original DA Form 5074 that was completed prior to his entry as a Medical Corps officer indicated there was no documentation to award credit for his time served as an active duty infantry officer and therefore he did not receive the additional 2 years, 1 month, and 3 days of constructive-service credit. The advisory opinion states he should have entered as a Medical Corps officer on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017053
c. Item 40 (Wounds) he fractured his left wrist on 10 July 1969. d. Item 41 (Awards and Decoration) no awards of the Purple Heart. f. Each approved award of the Purple Heart must exhibit all of the following factors: wound, injury or death must have been the result of enemy or hostile act; international terrorist attack; or friendly fire (as defined in paragraph b(8) above) the wound or injury must have required treatment by medical officials; and the records of medical treatment must have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017054
The applicant requests, in effect, the following corrections of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * Item 16 (High School Graduate or Equivalent) an "X" in the "Yes" block * Item 24 (Character of Service) a change of his uncharacterized to honorable * Item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) a separation under the provisions of chapter 2 2. His DD Form 214 lists in: * Item 16 an "X" in the "No" block * Item 24 (Characterization of Service)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017057
He states there were at least three major errors committed by the military court-martial and the Court of Military Review. Reassessing the sentence on the basis of the above-indicated error and the entire record, the court affirmed only so much of the sentence as provided for a BCD, confinement at hard labor for nine months, a forfeiture of $225.00 pay per month for nine months, and reduction to the grade of E-1. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 6 February 1976 with an under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017059
The applicant requests that he be awarded an additional award of the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017060
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect assignment to the 82nd Airborne Division, foreign service in the Dominican Republic, award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, and award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to reflect assignment to the 82nd Airborne Division, foreign service in the Dominican Republic, award of the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017061
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 30 July 1975, the separation authority approved his 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 General Discharge Certificate. His DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial on 12 August 1975 with an under honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017064
The applicant requests: a. correction of her records to show she is authorized to retain her Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (NPSEB) offered at the time of her enlistment in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 28 December 2006; and b. correction of her records to allow her to retain the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) incentive in the amount of $20,000.00; and c. voidance of her reassignment orders to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), dated 31 October 2011. She was erroneously...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017065
The applicant requests correction of item 32 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-98XX" instead of "XXX-XX-93XX." It stated the DD Form 214 would be prepared for all personnel at the time of their retirement, discharge, or release from active duty. Therefore, the evidence of record is sufficient to warrant correction item 32 of his DD Form 214 to list his SSN as "XXX-XX-98XX" as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017068
The applicant requests: a. correction of his DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings), dated 22 March 2011: (1) by deleting the entry: Soldier reported onset September 2004 after jump in airborne school but Soldier seen 22 July 2004 for back pain following weight lifting some two-weeks earlier (AHLTA [Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application]) which is why the PEB concluded (10A/C-No) [references item 10 of DA Form 199]. (2) showing his injury was sustained...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017069
On 18 October 2008, he completed a DD Form 2656-5 (RCSBP Election Certificate) electing "Option C (IMMEDIATE ANNUITY) at full retired pay." In order for DFAS to activate his retired pay and establish his retired pay account, he was required to complete DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel). The evidence further shows on 1 June 2012, the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency notified him of his permanent retirement due to disability and his requirement to complete DD Form 2656...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017070
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 10 April 2013, by letter, DFAS advised the applicant that his claim was returned without action. On 10 September 2014, after having corresponded with the Secretary of Defense regarding claims for basic pay, by letter, the DASA (RB)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017071
The rest of the Soldiers were cleared by the USAREC CG at the time, MG C. c. The final case was reviewed by the new USAREC CG, MG M. He stated to the brigade and battalion leadership during a conference call that he would never question the decision made by MG C. The brigade commander recommended a local letter of reprimand as punishment. Army Regulation 623-3, paragraph 3-55 (Relief for Cause evaluation report), states a relief for cause NCOER is required when an NCO is relieved for cause....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017074
He provides: * Orders 13-119-00032, dated 29 April 2013 * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile), dated 28 November 2012 * Numerous medical records * Numerous VA documents * Excerpts from Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual's medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017075
Item 1 (Name Last, First, Middle) of his DD Form 214 shows his middle name as RN__. While his desire to have his military records changed to show the spelling of the middle name he now uses is understandable, there is no basis for compromising the integrity of the Army's records, in particular, his DD Form 214. This should serve to satisfy his desire to have the current spelling of his middle name documented in his military service records and to clarify any questions or confusion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017076
On 30 June 2014, after a thorough review of her service medical records, VA medical records, and the evidence she provided, the SRP determined there was insufficient cause to recommend a change in the PEB fitness determination for the MH condition and therefore no disability rating could be recommended. If the VA changes the disability rating for the unfitting condition based on a portion of his or her service treatment record that was missing during the IDES process and the change to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017077
The applicant requests correction of his records to show continuance of Special Selection Board (SSB) Report RS1312-10 and reinstatement as a Reserve commissioned officer, if selected for promotion to colonel (COL)/pay grade (PG) O-6. f. On 21 June 2011, the Secretary of the Army directed the removal of the applicant from the FY10 COL, APL, AR Non-AGR Promotion List, under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 14310, Executive Order 12396 (Defense Officer Personnel Management), and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017078
His record contains a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) which shows in: a. item 29 (Qualification in Arms), he qualified as a: (1) Sharpshooter with the M-60 machine gun on 26 February 1969; and (2) Marksman with the M-16 rifle on 20 February 1969. b. item 31 (Foreign Service), he served in U.S. Army Pacific Command (USARPAC) - Korea from 25 April 1969 through 24 May 1970, a period of 1 year and 1 month; c. item 33 (Appointments and Reductions), no indication that he was promoted to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140017081
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). If not a Purple Heart, he believes that, given the documentation of the merit of this action and combat injury, appropriate recognitions should be assigned to this combat action in the face of enemy action. Previously, as the VA (at the time) had not recognized his injury, he was denied his claim for a Purple Heart for the concussion he received during a forced landing while flying combat missions...