ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001764
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * item 11 (Primary Specialty) -"92Y2O" * item 18 (Remarks) - the correct name and street address of her nearest relative 2. The evidence provided by the applicant is accepted as sufficient evidence to support correction of item 18 of the applicant's DD Form 214 to show the correct name and address of her nearest relative as listed on these documents. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001765
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Title 10, U.S. Code, 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. 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 | 20140001766
His evidence will show that he was a SGT/E-5; therefore, the failure to record his pay grade on his DD Form 214 was simply an oversight. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he was promoted to the temporary rank of SP4, pay grade E-4, on 12 November 1967. This regulation stated that the active duty rank and pay grade at the time of separation will be entered on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001767
Therefore, the Federal recognition orders amended his DOR of 1LT to 15 August 2010 and he was promoted to CPT on 17 July 2013. d. Army Regulation 165-1 (Army Chaplain Corps Activities), paragraph 7-9, states, "Chaplain Candidates will complete Chaplain BOLC as soon as possible. e. Army Regulation 165-1, paragraph 7-10, states, "An Army Promotion list (APL) Board meets annually to promote 1LTs to CPT (promotion to CPT requires completion of Chaplain BOLC)." However, this office (i.e.,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001770
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to a general discharge (GD). He believes the Army should not have discharged him based on his civil conviction because he served honorably.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001772
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 18 April 1985, he was discharged from the Army. Soldiers were, and still are, provided counsel and advised of the reason for the discharge, the type of discharge they could receive and the results of the issuance of such a discharge, the rights available to them, and the effects of waiving those rights in discharge proceedings.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001776
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140001776 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the final discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001779
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he was honorably discharged on 16 November 1977. It further stated that the applicant's request for immediate enlistment had been considered. His complete separation packet is not available for review and the available documentation does not show the basis for the determination that his entry on active duty was fraudulent.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001780
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was authorized a $10,000.00 Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) and $22,800.00 in loan payments under the Chaplain Loan Repayment Program (CLRP). He stated: * he received the incentives in good faith and did not commit fraud or misrepresent his eligibility for the incentives * he became eligible for the incentives again on 10 February 2012 upon appointment as a battalion chaplain c. Two DD Forms 2789, dated 6 November 2013,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001780
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was authorized a $10,000.00 Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) and $22,800.00 in loan payments under the Chaplain Loan Repayment Program (CLRP). He stated: * he received the incentives in good faith and did not commit fraud or misrepresent his eligibility for the incentives * he became eligible for the incentives again on 10 February 2012 upon appointment as a battalion chaplain c. Two DD Forms 2789, dated 6 November 2013,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001781
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) with two bronze service stars. His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his discharge shows he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal (4th Award), Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award), Meritorious Unit Commendation, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001783
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his date of rank (DOR) for captain (CPT) as 19 August 2008. Having to wait an additional 2 years for consideration for promotion is an injustice he should not have to endure, simply because he was in the National Guard serving on active duty. However, once he deployed, he was not promoted because of the procedures the National Guard uses to slot deployed Soldiers showed he was not in an authorized position.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001789
The applicant requests that she be granted a Dental Additional Special Pay (DASP) contract retroactive to 2013. A staff advisory opinion was obtained from the Office of the Surgeon General (OTSG) which opines, in effect, that while the contract effective date is the date the officer executes the contract, the applicant was eligible for DASP at $15,000 per year during the period in 20130428 20140427 and it would have been approved; however, there was no evidence of the applicant submitting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001792
This official stated: * the applicant completed an SLRP addendum for the $50,000.00 SLRP instead of the $20,000.00 SLRP * the SLRP was increased according to SAMR-HR memorandum, subject: Changes to Reserve SLRP, dated April 2008 * the applicant accepted the incentive offer made by the MNARNG in good faith and had otherwise fulfilled his obligations under the contract as of the date of the request * withholding payment of this incentive would be against equity and good conscience and contrary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001794
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. In the rebuttal he stated that he should not be found liable because the IO's assessment of liability was legally insufficient and failed to provide the requisite evidence under Army Regulation 735-5. He stated sufficient evidence supports the conclusion of the IO and the greater weight of the evidence supports the IO's conclusion that the applicant was negligent in executing his responsibilities to ensure proper custody, safekeeping,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001796
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. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for award of the Purple Heart or for correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was wounded during his service in Vietnam and that the wound required treatment by medical personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001797
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 Purple Heart and any other authorized medals. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 38 (Record of Assignments): he was assigned as a rifleman in Troop C, 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry, 1st Air Cavalry Division (Vietnam) from 20 April 1968 to 27 September 1968, when he was reassigned as a patient to the Medical Holding Company,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001799
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. (1) NJP is "wholly set aside" when the commander who imposed the punishment, a successor-in-command, or a superior authority sets aside all punishment imposed upon an individual under Article 15. The applicant does not provide, and his record does not contain, insufficient evidence to show his reduction in rank and separation from the AGR program was without merit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001800
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with bronze service star * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Purple Heart (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) * Combat Infantryman badge 7. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal and correct his DD Form 214 to show this medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001803
He further states: * he extended on active duty on 17 March 2006 while deployed, thereby establishing a new expiration term of service (ETS) date of 19 October 2009 * he was released from active duty (REFRAD) on 3 December 2006 * he transferred to the Retired Reserve on 1 November 2007 * he transferred from the Retired Reserve to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) on 10 June 2009 * he extended his contract in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 7 October 2009, making his new ETS date 19 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001806
The VA progress notes, consults, and other medical documents he provided show he was awarded service-connected disability compensation for PTSD, at the rate of 50 percent effective 28 April 2005, and tinnitus, at the rate of 10 percent, also effective 28 April 2005. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which disqualify the Soldier from further military service. Most if not all of the applicant's medical records during his active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001809
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 21 February 2013, the ABCMR denied the applicant's request for termination of the recoupment of his sign-on and conversion bonuses, change of his narrative reason for separation back to hardship, and an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001810
He would need an MRI of his left ankle and an arthrogram of his left hip (and possibly left ankle) to further evaluate his hips and ankle injury. Mr. DL, nurse practitioner, stated that ample evidence linked the applicant's knee and ankle injuries to his hip injury. d. He concludes by stating that substantial evidence shows the applicant's labral tear of the left hip did not manifest itself during duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001811
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of: * Jungle Expert Badge * Award for the 100 mile run * Award as the best mortar gunner 2. There is no evidence of record showing that the applicant was awarded any of the awards he has requested.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001812
The applicant requests removal of Permanent Order (PO) Number 67-02 from his record. He wants the orders removed from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) and board file. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing/deleting from the applicant's records located on iPERMS Permanent Order Number 67-02, dated 16 June 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001814
The applicant requests correction of item 5 (Date of Birth (DOB)) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 August 1985 to show his DOB as 23 February 1943. 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. Although the birth...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001815
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Combat Infantryman Badge. There is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence that shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. There is no evidence in his records and he provides none to show he met the criteria for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge or that he was recommended for or awarded this badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001815
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Combat Infantryman Badge. There is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence that shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. There is no evidence in his records and he provides none to show he met the criteria for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge or that he was recommended for or awarded this badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001816
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: a. c. Paragraph 2-1 7b(4) states the reviewer may not direct that the rater and/or senior rater change an evaluation believed to be honest.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001816
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: a. c. Paragraph 2-1 7b(4) states the reviewer may not direct that the rater and/or senior rater change an evaluation believed to be honest.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001817
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add the Army Achievement Medal. It provided a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of REFRAD, retirement, or discharge. It provided a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of REFRAD, retirement, or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001819
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. Therefore, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 24 October 1968 through 23 October 1970 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001820
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140001820 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant, the widow of a former service member (FSM), requests that the FSM be awarded the Purple Heart. On 18 January 2007, in Army Board for Correction of Military Records Docket Number AR20060008685, the Board considered the FSM's request for correction of his record to show he had received two gunshot wounds in action against the enemy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001820
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140001820 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant, the widow of a former service member (FSM), requests that the FSM be awarded the Purple Heart. On 18 January 2007, in Army Board for Correction of Military Records Docket Number AR20060008685, the Board considered the FSM's request for correction of his record to show he had received two gunshot wounds in action against the enemy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001822
BOARD DATE: 2 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140001822 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. He provides a Certificate of Birth showing his DOB is 6 December 1936.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001825
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20100000925 on 27 July 2010. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award her the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 20 September 2005 to 29 March 2008 and to correct her DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001828
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. On 1 October 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed the applicant's reduction to the lowest enlisted grade and the issuance of a discharge under other than honorable conditions. Records show the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001829
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). The applicant states he was never awarded the AGCM for his honorable service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 27 December 1983 to 15 December 1986 and adding it to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001830
On 20 June 2013, Orders Number 171-003 were published promoting the applicant to major with an effective date and date of rank of 10 June 2013. On 9 July 2013, the applicant was issued a DD Form 215 amending her DD Form 214 to show she was discharged with disability severance pay in the amount of $101,352.60, in the rank of captain/O-3, with an effective date of pay grade of 1 July 2007. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001831
The applicant requests correction of the characterization of her service from uncharacterized to honorable. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending on 23 March 1989 * Letter from the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) * Certificate of training * U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) discharge orders, dated 24 March 2004 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. On 20 September 2013, she petitioned the ADRB for a change to her characterization of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001833
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he declined participation in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). The evidence of record shows the applicant and his spouse indicated that they desired participation in the SBP on a DD Form 1883 on 1 March 2000, but deferred making an election until the applicant reached age 60. By authenticating this document with his signature, the applicant acknowledged that he had been counseled that he could terminate SBP participation, with his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001835
The applicant requests payment of the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity based on the death of her husband, a deceased former service member (FSM). Public Law 95-397, the RCSBP, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for reserve retirement but were not yet age 60 (and participate in SBP), to provide an annuity for their survivors should they die before reaching age 60. When the retirement is under an active retirement law, the election is no longer based on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001838
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 8 February vice 2 August 19XX. The available evidence contains a DA Form 873 (Certificate of Clearance and/or Security Determination), dated 10 June 2004, which listed his DOB as 8 February 19XX. Although the applicant's military records between 1993 and 2004 are not available for review with this case, when the applicant underwent a physical on 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001839
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140001839 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. At the time of his induction his records were prepared to show his DOB as 23 December. A review of his official records shows that he served under the same DOB as reflected on his DD Form 214 throughout his entire period of service and his records contain no documents indicating his DOB as 21 December 1950.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001840
The board found the applicant was undesirable for further retention in the military service because of his conviction by civil court and recommended discharge and the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 15 May 1981, the convening/separation authority approved the board of officers' findings and recommendations and ordered the applicant discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 for misconduct by reason of civil conviction and directed that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001842
The applicant states he was told to apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). 24 March 1987, a medical evaluation board diagnosed him with a schizophrenia disorder and referred him to a physical evaluation board. Unfortunately, there is no evidence in the available record that shows these conditions were sustained as a direct result of armed conflict, especially hazardous duty, training exercises that simulate war, or caused by an instrumentality of war.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001843
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the following: * National Defense Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * two Overseas Service Bars * RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar 6. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 19 June 1967 through 6 April 1970 and to correct his DD Form 214 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001843
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the following: * National Defense Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * two Overseas Service Bars * RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar 6. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 19 June 1967 through 6 April 1970 and to correct his DD Form 214 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001844
The applicant states his tour of duty began with 2 months of additional training; however, following the completion of that training, the remainder of his time on active duty was spent training raw recruits. A DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record) indicates in item 18 (Record of Assignments) that he performed the following duties during his period of ACDUTRA: * 19 July 1959 - Casual en route to Fort Benning, GA * 20 July 1959 - Student Officer IOBC * 16 September 1959 - Casual en route...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001852
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 of the applicant's disability determination at Temporary Disability Rating List (TDRL) entry. After due deliberation in consideration of the evidence,...