ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002359
The opinion states the applicant requested relief from the recoupment of an REB and SLRP offered at the time of her reenlistment in the CAARNG. She also received on 22 August 2007 an REB payment of $7,500.00 as a later payment for her REB in 2003. The applicant contends that her military records should be corrected to show she is authorized the REB and SLRP funds she received.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002361
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 service in Vietnam. His DD Form 214 shows in item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) he served in the U.S. Army Caribbean for 1 year, 2 months, and 19 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002363
She was unable to transfer her Post 9-11 GI Bill educational benefits to her son, T____, because he turned 23 years old 6 days prior to the date she submitted the request. The evidence of record confirms the applicant's son's DOB was 22 January 1991 and he turned 23 years of age on 22 January 2014. Although eligible family member status can be extended from age 21 to age 23 if they are a full-time student and unmarried, there is no evidence that shows the applicant ever submitted a request...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002365
The applicant requests retroactive payment of Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period 18 November 2012 to 17 November 2013. A 4 April 2003 LOI allowing for retroactive board pay for medical officers who were unable to schedule or take the examinations due to operational requirements provided they successfully complete the board examination at the next available date after return from the contingency operation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002365
The applicant requests retroactive payment of Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period 18 November 2012 to 17 November 2013. A 4 April 2003 LOI allowing for retroactive board pay for medical officers who were unable to schedule or take the examinations due to operational requirements provided they successfully complete the board examination at the next available date after return from the contingency operation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002367
The applicant requests correction of item 11c (Reason and Authority), item 17c (Date of Entry), and item 20 (Place of Entry into Current Active Service) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 19 September 1973. His DD Form 214 for the period ending 28 September 1970 shows in: * item 17c he entered active duty on 5 January 1970 * item 20 he entered his current active service in Abilene, Texas * item 22a(1) (Net Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002368
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to members who have served in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom during the period 19 March 2003 through 31 December 2011. Army Regulation 600-8-22 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002369
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show in: * item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), award of the Overseas Service Ribbon * item 14 (Military Education), the Combatives Trainer and Warrior Leader's Courses * item 18 (Remarks), the entry "Service in Germany in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom" 2. He submitted and his record contains a Permanent Order (no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002370
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show in: * item 7b (Home of Record (HOR) at time of Entry) his HOR as Alabama * item 14 (Military Education) completion of the Warrior Leader Course (WLC) * item 19a (Mailing Address After Separation) an address in Troy, Alabama 2. Correction of the HOR must be based on evidence that a bona fide error was made and the HOR as corrected must have been the actual home of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002372
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. Accordingly, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 1 September 2009 to 31 August 2012. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 1 September 2009 to 31...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002373
The applicant requests, in effect, the final Army Reserve Components Critical Skills Retention Bonus (CSRB) payment in the amount of $10,000 as shown in his 2008 contract. Therefore, the applicant's records should be corrected to show he completed the CSRB written agreement and a Bonus Control Number was initiated on 7 October 2008, a copy of the agreement was properly signed and filed in his records, and he is entitled to the second payment of the CSRB at this time. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002375
The applicant states he was discharged for weight control failure under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 18, but he injured his left eye in January 2005. b. Paragraph 3-16e states vision that cannot be corrected with ordinary spectacle lenses to at least 20/40 in one eye and 20/100 in the other eye or 20/30 in one eye and 20/200 in the other eye, or 20/20 in one eye and 20/800 in the other eye are causes for referral to an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002379
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military record shows he initially enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 14 July 1964 and continued to serve until he was honorably discharged on 17 May 1967 for the purpose of immediate reenlistment. Accordingly, this award should be added to his DD Form 214 and item 30 should be corrected to add the entry "Korea Service: 18 February 1968 13 February 1969."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002379
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military record shows he initially enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 14 July 1964 and continued to serve until he was honorably discharged on 17 May 1967 for the purpose of immediate reenlistment. Accordingly, this award should be added to his DD Form 214 and item 30 should be corrected to add the entry "Korea Service: 18 February 1968 13 February 1969."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002380
On 11 March 2004, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge and be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade, if applicable. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions in accordance with chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, in lieu of trial by court-martial. The evidence of record shows, 11 days later, he departed in an AWOL status and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002383
On 26 April 1994, he was notified of his pending separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct for serious acts of misconduct. However, the medical evidence shows he underwent a separation physical examination on 13 April 1994 and was found to be qualified for separation. The applicant contends he has been denied employment due to his general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002385
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. Although the orders awarding him the Purple Heart are not in his record, the DA Form 8-275-3 he provided clearly shows he was wounded in action on 5 February 1968, and he was awarded the Purple Heart for that wound. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002386
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants 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 applicants case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that there should be no change of the applicants disability and retirement determination. The SRP considered the appropriateness of changes in the MH diagnoses, physical evaluation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002391
The applicant states that his initial entry into active duty was Augusta, Georgia; however, he separated from the Air Force in Abilene, Texas and re-entered in San Antonio, Texas. There is no authority to change a HOR as officially recorded at time of entry into the military service. The applicants contention that his HOR should be changed because he changed his residency to Texas has been noted; however, the applicant provided the address used as his HOR at the time of enlistment and it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002392
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP considered the appropriateness of changes in the mental health (MH) diagnoses, the physical evaluation board (PEB) fitness determination and, if unfitting, whether the provisions of the Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002395
The applicant's complete military records are not available for review. His DD Form 214 shows in: a. item 27 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) he was awarded the Korean Service Medal, Army of Occupation Medal - Japan, and United Nations Service Medal; b. item 28 (Most Significant Duty Assignment) he was assigned to Battery B, 26th Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (Self-Propelled); and c. item 29 (Wounds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002399
The applicant provides a: * 4 February 2010 letter from a doctor in the Boston Medical Center stating the applicant did not have any kidney stones that day * 28 December 2011 Boston University Urology Department letter stating the applicant was seen on 4 February 2010 and had no kidney stones * page 10 of enlistment documents showing his enlistment included an enlistment bonus, SLRP, and the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) * 5 January 2012 Clinical Record showing a medical waiver had been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002401
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states, in effect: * on 11 February 1973, he received a general, under honorable conditions discharge from the Army National Guard * in 1973, he had a mental problem and was not advised of his rights to see mental health personnel * he informed his company commander that he had a problem being around people but all he did was smile, so he left and went home * he was told that by signing the chapter 10 discharge he would have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002408
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. The corresponding marksmanship qualification badge is not shown on his DD Form 214; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002410
A review of his official records shows that he was awarded the BSM with V Device and one oak leaf cluster in General Orders Number 3987 issued by Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam on 27 August 1970. The applicant served in four campaigns and is entitled to wear four bronze service stars on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and have them added 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 | 20140002411
On 12 June 2008, the Board adjudicated his case and granted him partial relief in that it recommended: * adjusting his DOR and effective date to 2LT to 29 May 1998 * adjusting his DOR and effective date to 1LT to 29 May 2000 * forwarding his records before an SSB for promotion consideration to CPT under the 2004 criteria 13. Nevertheless, the Board corrected his records and adjusted his DOR and effective date of appointment to 2LT as well as promotion to 1LT. He was neither eligible for,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002415
The applicant requests immediate approval to transfer educational benefits to his dependents under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The applicant states he was never told the transfer had to occur while he was on active duty prior to his retirement. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002416
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 SEPTEMBER 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140002416 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides copies of his Enlisted Record Brief (ERB), dated 24 July 2013, and his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002417
There is no authority to change the HOR as officially recorded at the time of entry into the military service. Correction of the HOR must be based on evidence that a bona fide error was made and the HOR as corrected must have been the actual home of the individual at the time of entry into the relevant period of service. The applicant has provided insufficient evidence to show his permanent home was not Las Vegas, NV at the time he enlisted in the RA on 20 January 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002418
The applicant requests an additional award of the Bronze Star Medal and the Joint Meritorious Unit Award be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 6 May 2009. Headquarters, Fort Dix Orders 280-507, dated 6 October 2008, which show he was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with a proceeding date of 8 October 2008. b. DA Form 638, dated 28 April 2009, which shows he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002419
The evidence of record partially supports the applicant's request for correction of item 12f of his DD Form 214. There is no evidence indicating the applicant was actually deployed to Afghanistan for 9 months. In light of the available evidence, it would be appropriate to correct item 12f of his DD Form 214 to show he had 3 months and 8 days of foreign service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002420
k. No medical evidence exists that the applicant was able to use accommodating equipment to independently perform any of the claimed ADLs. The TSGLI program was established by Congress to provide relief to Soldiers and their families after suffering a traumatic injury. Counsel provided a TSGLI application filed 6 years later in which the applicant's attending physician stated he was unable to perform 3 ADLs during the period 22 February 2006 to 23 May 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002421
d. In his findings the IO stated he found that, based on the statements from the applicant and her husband, they had a prohibited relationship that began sometime in 2006. e. In his recommended actions the IO stated: (1) Army Regulation (AR) 600-20 (Army Command Policy) does not prohibit marriages between officers and enlisted personnel. d. Paragraph 3-58 states that an OER report is required when an officer or warrant officer is relieved for cause regardless of the rating period involved. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002423
Public Law 95-397, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for Reserve Components Soldiers who qualified for Reserve retirement, but were not yet age 60 and eligible to participate in the SBP, to provide an annuity for their survivors should they die before reaching age 60. The applicant contends the FSM's records should be corrected to show he made an RCSBP election for spousal coverage within 90 days of receipt of his 20-Year Letter. Even if the FSM never received his 20-Year Letter at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002431
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to a general discharge. On 6 October 1998, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed the issuance of a discharge under other than honorable conditions. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002436
The applicant requests: a. reconsideration of his request to have the Army Commendation Medal and the Army Achievement Medal added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); and b. to add any unit awards authorized after his release from active duty. The applicant's request was not submitted within 1 year of the ABCMR's action and he has not provided any new evidence for granting a reconsideration of his request to include the Army Commendation Medal and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002438
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his award of the: * Parachute Rigger Badge * Certificate of Achievement * Army Achievement Medal 2. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 12 June 1991 through 11 June 1994 and add it to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002439
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her record to show a National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 600-7-1-R-E (Non-prior Service Enlistment Bonus Addendum Army National Guard of the United States) was properly completed when she extended her enlistment on 15 March 2012. The incentive addendum will state the terms and conditions of the incentive and must include the Soldier's, enlisting official's, and service representative's names, signatures, and date. The evidence of record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002440
He provides an SPD Code Table that shows Soldiers separated with SPD Code LBK were eligible for separation pay in the amount of 10% with "Notes 5 and 8." Appendix, Enlisted SPD Codes, was released in January 2000 which updated Army Regulation 635-5-1 to add 10% separation pay eligibility for Soldiers who were separated with an SPD Code of LBK. Although the evidence of record shows Soldiers currently separating from the Army with an SPD of LBK are eligible for separation pay in the amount...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002441
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. 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 shows in: * item 25 (Separation Authority) ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002444
Item 1 (Name - Last, First, Middle) of his DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract-Armed Forces of the United States) shows the name of Jerome Travis W_____ Jr. All of the official documents contained in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) show his last name, first name, and middle name as W_____, Jerome Travis Jr. 3. The fact that subsequent to service the applicant underwent a name change does not provide a sufficiently mitigating basis for changing the information recorded in the military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002449
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 23 August 1972, the separation authority approved his request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) for the good of the service- in lieu of trial by court-martial. The DD Form 214 he was issued at that time shows: * he completed 7 months and 18 days of net creditable active military service, with 327 days of time lost...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002450
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for the first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. The applicant held MOS's 11B and 11C while serving in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002451
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show in: * Item 3 (social security number (SSN)) the sixth digit of his SSN as an "8" instead of a "3" * Item 9 (Date of Birth (DOB)) to show the year of birth as "1947" instead of "1944" * Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to delete the Bronze Star Medal and add the Air Medal and Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002452
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty) to show he served in Afghanistan rather than in Iraq. The applicant states item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 should show the same dates for service in Afghanistan instead of Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing both item 18 deployment entries on his DD Form 214 to show service in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002452
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty) to show he served in Afghanistan rather than in Iraq. The applicant states item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 should show the same dates for service in Afghanistan instead of Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing both item 18 deployment entries on his DD Form 214 to show service in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002454
The applicant does not provide any evidence. If you conceal such records at this time, you may, upon enlistment, be subject to disciplinary actions under the provisions of the Uniform Code of Military Justice and/or discharge from the military service with other than honorable discharge. His DD Form 214 also shows in: * Item 9c (Authority and Reason), Chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200 and Separation Program Designator "YKG" * Item 9e (Character of Service) the entry "NA" (not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002456
Despite his request for a general discharge, the applicant received a UOTHC discharge. Copies of letters to the VA from December 2010 through September 2013, from a licensed psychological associate with Psychological Consulting Services, Durham, NC, who diagnosed the applicant with severe, chronic, PTSD, a depressive disorder (not otherwise specified), and a possible traumatic brain injury due to combat stressors during service in Afghanistan. In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002460
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) and Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCM). The applicant states the orders for the above awards were not available to be added to his DD Form 214 at the time he was released from active duty (REFRAD). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002461
The applicant requests removal of the award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) for the period 8 July 2011 to 1 October 2013 from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). The applicant provided a memorandum from the Deputy Executive Officer to the Commander, UNC/CFC/USFK wherein it stated the applicant was recommended for award of the DMSM for the period 9 July 2011 to 2 October 2013 and the previous award of the MSM for the same period of service was revoked. As a result, the...