ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018296
On 18 October 2012, in response to the applicant's request for reinstatement of her beneficiary status under the SBP that was granted in her divorce decree, the ABCMR concluded the Board would only be empowered to correct the FSM's records to grant the applicant an SBP annuity under one of two circumstances: * The FSM's current spouse, Elisabeth, executed a signed notarized affidavit voluntarily relinquishing her rights to the SBP annuity in favor of the applicant * The applicant obtained an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018298
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018300
The applicant, the widow of a former service member (FSM), requests that the records of the FSM be corrected to show he elected to change his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from "natural person with insurable interest" to "spouse only" coverage. There is no evidence in his military records nor does the applicant provide any showing he notified DFAS of his marriage within the 1-year statutory period. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018302
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He had served 2 years of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD contains his temporary SSN. The applicant provided his permanent SSN at the time of his induction and for reasons that are not explained in his official records, he was issued a temporary SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018305
There is no evidence that indicates he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. b. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Although his record only shows he committed acts of misconduct that could be considered minor in nature, without his complete separation packet, and absent evidence showing error or injustice in his separation processing, administrative regularity must be presumed in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018312
The applicant provides copies of the following: * Standard Form (SF) 88 (Report of Medical Examination) * SF 93 (Report of Medical History) * SF 513 (Medical Record Consultation Sheet) * Entrance Physical Standards Board (EPSBD) Information memorandum * Medical 200 Board summary * DA Form 4707 (EPSBD Proceedings) * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The regulation stated in: a. Paragraph 5-11 - Soldiers who were not medically...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018314
The applicant requests that his awards of the Bronze Star Medal with V Device, Army Commendation Medal, Air Medal, and additional award of the Purple Heart be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018315
The applicant states that he served in Vietnam from September 1964 to August 1965 with the 14th Aviation Battalion in Nha Trang, South Vietnam and never had any reason to question the correctness of his DD Form 214 until he encountered problems with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in proving that he served in Vietnam. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018316
His record contains several counseling forms, dated between 18 and 30 April 1980 that show: a. On 21 April 1980, the applicant stated his low grades were due to his personal problems. His record contains several Standard Forms (SF) 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care), dated between 12 March and 30 April 1980, which show: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018318
He stepped in and told the first sergeant he had no right to yell at his wife. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The applicant contends that his discharge should be upgraded to honorable because he had completed his advanced individual training as a distinguished honor graduate; was a decorated Soldier; and wanted to make the Army his career.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018320
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-0781 versus XXX-XX-0438. Based on the social security card from the Social Security Administration, his SSN is currently XXX-XX-0781; however, it is not the SSN he used when he served on active duty, and this does not change the conditions and circumstances that existed at the time his service records were created. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018322
The applicant, the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests on her father's behalf correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show the Bronze Star Medal and Silver Star. The FSM's military record is not available to the Board for review. _______ _ 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 | 20140018324
He provides and his record contains evidence that shows he was wounded while serving in the Republic of Vietnam; however, the evidence shows his wounds resulted from a non-hostile accident/incident. His record does not contain evidence that shows he was recommended for or awarded the Purple Heart. _______ _ _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 | 20140018325
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. There is no medical evidence in the applicant's available record that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action during his active service. In the absence of the orders or documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action and treated for those wounds, regrettably, there is an insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018326
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following awards: * Purple Heart (PH) * Air Medal (2nd Award) * Bronze Star Medal (3rd Award) * Army Commendation Medal (4th Award) with "V" Device * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star 2. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the AGCM (1st Award) and correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018329
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 | 20140018333
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 his deployments to Southwest Asia (SWA) and Bosnia. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding award of the AFSM, AFEM, and NATO Medal to his DD Form 214; and b. adding the entry "SERVICE IN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018335
The applicant requests correction of the record of her deceased uncle, a former service member (FSM), to show the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), American Defense Service Medal (ADSM) and the Overseas Service Bar (OSB). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the ADSM is awarded for service within the American theater between 8 September 1939 and 7 December 1941 under orders to active duty for a period of 12 months or longer. An Overseas Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018336
The applicant provides a copy of his WD AGO Form 53-55 and copies of: * General Orders (GO) Number 86, issued by Headquarters, Americal Division on 10 June 1945 * his Bronze Star Medal Citation, dated 10 June 1945 * a letter from the War Department, The Adjutant General's Office, dated 20 December 1945 * two letters from the Army Service Forces, Headquarters, First Service Command, dated 13 March 1946 and 28 March 1946 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows that during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018340
The applicant requests the removal of a DA Form 1059 (Academic Evaluation Report (AER)), dated 21 February 2012, from her official records. The applicant provides copies of the contested AER, her appeal to the Department of the Army Suitability and Evaluation Board (DASEB), Officer Evaluation Reports (OERs), Officer Record Brief ORB), and two letters of support. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018341
The applicant requests reconsideration of the previous Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decisions promulgated in Docket Numbers AR20090015805 and AR20100014520, dated 15 April and 30 November 2010, respectively. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual and unit military awards. The applicant's record does not contain evidence he was awarded the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018347
On 9 September 1985, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with paragraph 14-12b of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations) for misconduct pattern of misconduct. Consistent with the chain of command's recommendations and following a legal review for legal sufficiency, the separation authority approved the administrative discharge and ordered the applicant discharged under the provisions of paragraph...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018352
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. The evidence shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018353
Section XI (Certification) item 30 (Member) states, "Also, I have been counseled that I can terminate SBP participation, with my spouse's written concurrence, within 1-year after the second anniversary of commencement of retired pay. He provided a DD Form 2656-2 requesting termination of his SBP coverage. The evidence of record shows the applicant submitted a DD Form 2656 wherein he elected to participate in the SBP for spouse/children based on the full amount in the presence of an RSO counselor.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018354
It shows: * the applicant allocated 36 months of benefits to his spouse when he applied for TEB * the applicant reduced the total number of months his spouse could receive on 11 September 2014 * it was discovered the applicant did not fulfill the one year TEB service obligation requirement * review of the applicants record revealed his U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) service from 17 March 1989 to 26 September 1990 had to be included in his obligation requirement * his combined USAR and active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018355
Title 10, USC, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. Army Regulation 135-180 states in paragraph 2-1 that to be eligible for retired pay an individual does not need to have a military status at the time of application for retired pay, but must have: (1) attained age 60, (2) completed a minimum of 20 years of qualifying service, and (3) served the last 8 years of his or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018356
The applicant requests, in effect, a. a "Complete the Record" Officer Evaluation Report (OER) he received for the period 3 December 2008 through 18 [sic] July 2009 (hereafter referred to as the contested report) be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and replaced with a corrected OER; b. correction of his military record to reflect all of his active federal service; and c. promotion with his peers. The applicant states: a. the contested report shows he was evaluated by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018360
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). Department of the Army General Order 8, dated 1974, announced award of the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to Headquarters, U.S. Military Assistance Command, and its subordinate units during the period 8 February 1962 to 28 March 1973 and to Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam, and its subordinate units during the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018361
His general court-martial conviction orders are not available for review. On 12 September 1997, he was issued a bad conduct discharge as a result of court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 3. Therefore, the applicant's service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018362
The applicant requests correction of his records to allow him to retain the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) incentive ($20,000.00) offered at the time of his enlistment in the Illinois Army National Guard (ARNG) in 2008. He provided Illinois ARNG Orders 331-086, dated 26 November 2008, transferring him from a personnel services detachment to a signal company in duty MOS 25B due to reorganization effective 15 November 2008. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018363
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 | 20140018364
In support of this statement, counsel provides chronologic extracts from the applicant's medical records from June 2008 through May 2010 which show he was diagnosed with and treated for numerous conditions to include TBI, PTSD, and sleep disorder. The same date, Dr. KG and Mr. B, in response to a request for a Behavioral Health Evaluation issued by the WTB because the applicant was being administratively discharged, found the applicant to be suffering from PTSD, major depression disorder of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018366
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded two Army Good Conduct Medals and that his Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) number be changed to 31B2O. The applicant states on his DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Records), item 6 (I believe the Record to be in Error or Unjust for the Following Reasons): Identifier states MOS should be 31B20; Earned both Good Conduct Medals. He states...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018375
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his previous request for an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant provides: * a self-authored statement * a letter from the VA CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. This form shows he was issued a separation program number of "246," which denotes he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018377
However, his military records do not contain these orders. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal; however, it is listed without any corresponding bronze service stars that indicate the number of campaigns he participated in. 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, for the period ending 2 April 1971, by: a. amending item 11d to show he was released from active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018379
The applicant states: * the number of Air Medals was miscalculated * he was awarded the Air Medal (1st through 6th Award) * his flight hours in the Republic of Vietnam were 1,193 as a first pilot and 337 as an aircraft commander 3. He participated in various combat missions during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Air Medal with Numeral 16 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018381
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. d. Part Va (Performance and Potential Evaluation (Rater) - Evaluate the Rated Officer's Performance During the Rating Period and His/Her Potential for Promotion), the rater placed an "X" in the "Other," block and entered the following comments: While [Applicant's] duty performance was satisfactory during the rated period, his off-duty conduct was unbecoming of an officer and of a nature to bring discredit upon the Armed Forces. His...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018383
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 | 20140018384
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her records to show she elected transfer of her educational benefits to her dependent child under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability provision. The policy further stated the Secretaries of the Military Departments would provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active duty service individual pre-separation or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018387
Following consultation with legal counsel, he requested discharge 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. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) the applicant was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial with a characterization of service of under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018391
His record contains a DA Form 1049 (Personnel Action), dated 13 October 1966, which shows he requested he be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-9a(1)(a) (Discharge of personnel who did not meet procurement medical fitness standards) "because of a medical condition which would have permanently disqualified him from entry into military service had it been detected prior to 19 September 1966." Paragraph 5-9...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018396
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his combat service and all authorized awards. While it appears he may have been deployed in 1991, the available evidence does not contain sufficient detail to establish the dates of deployment at that time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018397
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be placed before an enlisted standby advisory board (STAB) for promotion reconsideration to sergeant major (SGM)/E-9. Had the applicant been selected for promotion to SGM, a review of the information contained in the restricted portion of his AMHRR as part of the post-board personnel suitability screening for attendance at the USASMC would be appropriate. The applicant was informed by a member of HRC, Promotions Branch that the restricted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018398
The evidence of record shows his SSN consistently appeared as "XXX-XX-XX43" on every document in his available service personnel and health records throughout his period of military service. Based on the Social Security Card, his SSN is currently "XXX-XX-XX58"; however, it is not the SSN he used when he served on active duty, and this does not change the conditions and circumstances that existed at the time his service records were created. __________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018399
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He was issued a DD Form 214 that provides the following information: * item 9 (Date of Birth) - 15 May 1951 * item 11d (Effective Date) - 30 June 1971 * item 17c (Date of Entry) - 17 March 1971 * item 21 (Home of Record at Time of Entry into Active Service) - an address on Logan Boulevard in Chicago 5. The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) does not contain any other DD Forms 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018401
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his social security number (SSN) be corrected on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 20 December 1979. _________________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 | 20140018403
The applicant requests an increase in the disability rating she received by the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) for a back injury incurred while she was on active duty and that she receive a rating for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The board acknowledged that she has cognitive impairment consistent with TBI, but the condition was not found unfitting by the original PEB and because TBI does not arise out of either condition found unfitting (PTSD and cervical spine disease), the board could...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018405
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he held military occupational specialty (MOS) 89D (Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist) for 2 years and 11 months. He had completed 4 years, 6 months, and 9 days of creditable active duty service during this period. Therefore, the applicant's claim is corroborated by the evidence of record and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he held MOS 89D2O for 2 years and 11...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018407
He was advised that his continued misconduct could result in his elimination from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 14-12c, for misconduct commission of a serious offense. Pertinent Army regulations provide that individuals will be assigned RE codes prior to discharge or release from active duty based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The applicant was issued a separation code of JKQ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140018413
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Korea Defense Service Medal. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea.