ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002582
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for issuance of a new DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) instead of a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214). On 23 July 2013, the ABCMR partially granted his previous request and issued him a DD Form 215 changing item 18 of his DD Form 214 to show "CONTINUOUS HONORABLE ACTIVE SERVICE FROM 19960331 [sic]-20000501//IMMEDIATE REENLISTMENTS THIS PERIOD 19960313-19990225, 19990226-20000501,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002583
If he met all the necessary requirements, he could apply for retirement benefits (including retired pay) at age 60. c. She was also advised that, if her divorce decree specifies that she was to be designated as a former spouse beneficiary for the SBP, she must make a "deemed election" for SBP coverage within one year of the date of her divorce directly to the Retired Pay office. Records show the FSM completed the necessary qualifying service to receive retired pay at age 60 upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002585
He respectfully requests reconsideration of the Board's decision to correct his military records to show he was discharged with a general under honorable conditions discharge. The applicant's request for reconsideration of his request for an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge because his family was under extreme financial hardship during the period of service under review and based on his post-service conduct and achievements was carefully considered. Records show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002587
The applicant requests reconsideration of her earlier request through her Congressional representative for: a. removal of the DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER)) (hereafter referred to as the contested report) for the period 1 March 2008 through 28 February 2009 from her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF); b. promotion reconsideration to sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7; c. expeditious processing of her request as her expiration of term of service is 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002588
His DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record) shows he served in duty specialty 1981 (rotary wing aviation unit commander) in Vietnam while assigned to: * Troop D, 3d Squadron, 5th Cavalry Regiment, from 9 May 1970 to 31 January 1971 * Troop C, 3d Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, from 1 February 1971 to 27 April 1971 4. However, the governing regulation for award of the CIB clearly establishes that the CIB may be awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002590
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected to show awards of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Parachutist Badge, Glider Badge, and Pathfinder Badge. The applicant's complete military records are not available for review. The applicant has provided a certificate showing he completed the prescribed training and those badges should be added to his DD Form 214 at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002591
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-0XXX vice XXX-XX-9XXX. The applicant's DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 17 November 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002594
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 March 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140002594 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. It provides that training for combat skills will not be entered on the DD Form 214. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002595
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Multinational Force and Observers Medal. Item 9 (Awards, Decorations, and Campaigns) of the applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) does not show he was awarded the Multinational Force and Observers Medal. His record shows that based on his SPD code, time lost, rank, and length of service there is no evidence of an error in his assigned RE codes.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002598
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 Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards): a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 4 April 1968 to 3 April 1970; b. deleting from his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002599
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He further requests, as new issues: * Showing his awards, including Bronze Star Medal (BSM), Purple Heart (PH), and Wings, interpreted to mean the Aircraft Crew Member Badge * Showing his military occupational specialty (MOS) as 67U2P 2. The available evidence clearly shows he performed duty as a door gunner and later as an aircraft crew chief between 7 June and 5 December 1970, a period of about...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002600
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he is authorized the Army Superior Unit Award (ASUA) awarded to the U.S. Army Chemical Activity, Pacific, for the period 30 June 1990 to 29 June 1991. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002603
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His military records also do not contain orders awarding him the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded to members wounded in action and states that in order to award the Purple Heart, there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by military medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002608
The applicant requests correction of her Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) by removing her college transcript. The available evidence shows that two college transcripts are currently on file in the applicant's AMHRR. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing from her Army Military Human Resource Record the copy of her college transcript as issued on 29 September 2010 and filed in iPERMS on 26...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002609
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty). His record contains a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 10 June 1992, which also list his SSN in item 3 as xxx-xx-xxx4. 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 current SSN entry and replacing it with the SSN as listed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002610
The applicant requests correction of the records of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), to show he elected Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) spouse-only coverage. The applicant states: * an invalid election was made * she was shocked when the FSM's retirement pay was stopped after his death * entries on the FSM's DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel) are unclear and a determination should not have been made * the mistake would have been caught had the FSM listed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002615
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He comes before this Board 18 years after the fact with little or no evidence to show that the reason for his transfer at the time was in error or unjust. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to show that an error or injustice exists in his case, there appears to be no basis to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002616
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show a different narrative reason for separation and separation code. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally issued to an individual who is discharged for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002617
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140002617 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that he be awarded the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and that his records be corrected accordingly. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the KDSM to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002617
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140002617 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that he be awarded the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and that his records be corrected accordingly. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the KDSM to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002619
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140002619 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides his DD Form 214. His DD Form 214 does not show awards authorized for service in Afghanistan in support of OEF, and it does not reflect the dates of his service in Afghanistan in block 18 (Remarks).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002624
The SRP considered the appropriateness of changes in the mental health diagnoses, whether the provisions of the Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) Section 4.129 were applicable, and a disability rating recommendation in accordance with VASRD Section 4.130. The SRP noted the record of evidence indicated the applicant had some symptoms of PTSD, but there was no comprehensive note or mental health provider diagnosis of PTSD proximate to the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002626
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the Disability Evaluation System (DES).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002630
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health condition. 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 noted the evidence shows anxiety disorder not otherwise specified was the consistent diagnosis from the Integrated Disability Evaluation System...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002633
The applicant submitted an application through the Department of Defense (DOD) Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) MH Special Review Panel (SRP). 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. The SRP determined that no MH diagnoses were changed to the applicant's possible disadvantage in the disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002636
The applicant provides a two-page letter explaining his application and copies of his DD Form 214, Military Personnel (MILPER) Message #99-157, MILPER Message #00-180, Certificate awarding him the NATO Medal, orders deploying his unit to Bosnia-Herzegovina in support of Task Force Eagle (Operation Joint Guard Follow on Force), a DA Form 4187 requesting award of the AFEM to the 401st Military Police Company, and the deployment orders for that unit. Acceptance of the NATO Medal has been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002638
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The evidence shows he was awarded an infantry MOS and that he served with an infantry unit in Vietnam. ___________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 | 20140002640
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. The applicant contends his record should be corrected to show reinstatement of his SBP with spouse coverage because he had SBP with former spouse coverage, his former spouse died, he timely notified DFAS of her death, and he requested that his SBP be changed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002643
It also shows in: a. item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized): * AAM (2nd Award) * ARCOM * Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) * National Defense Service Medal * NPDR * Army Service Ribbon * Overseas Service Ribbon * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with (M-16) Rifle and Hand Grenade Bars * Expert Infantryman Badge * Parachutist Badge * Ranger Tab b. item 14 (Military Education) does not show the following training courses: * Basic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002646
This pamphlet shows the 9th Aviation Battalion was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC), Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation during the period he served with the unit. The applicant served in four campaigns in Vietnam and thus is entitled to wear four bronze service stars on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and to have them added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002647
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140002647 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her name as Axxxx Dxxxx Wxxxx instead of Dxxxx Axxxx Wxxxx.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002648
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect his service in Southwest Asia (SWA) during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. This information should be used to correct block 18 of his DD Form 214 to show his dates of deployment to SWA. The evidence shows he served in Korea for a period of 1 year.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002649
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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the AGCM is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002654
The applicant provides: a. copies of medical treatment records for March 1991 to April 1997; b. DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile), dated 29 April 1991; c. DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for 6 December 1990 to 15 July 1991; d. a DA Form 3349 , dated 27 February 1997; and e. PRARNG Orders showing he was discharged effective 24 April 1997. The available evidence shows the applicant was seen for various medical issues during his period of service, including...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002655
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health condition. The applicant submitted an application through the Department of Defense (DOD) Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) Mental Health Special Review Panel (SRP). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002656
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health condition. 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 mental health diagnosis at separation and determined that the preponderance of evidence did not support changing the MEB diagnosis.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002657
The applicant requests that: * the effective date on his DD Form 2839 (Career Status Bonus (CSB) Election) be changed to the date of his deployment in Afghanistan * he be refunded the $7,500 tax deducted from his CSB 2. Personnel will include procedures for electing the CSB and an explanation of the effect that electing the CSB will have on the computation of retired pay if and when the Soldier becomes eligible, (2) Step 2 - Responsibility: Soldier - Soldier has 6 months to decide to either...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002661
On 21 January 1977, his commander recommended his separation from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for misconduct/unfitness due to frequent incidents of a discreditable nature. b. Paragraph 3-7b states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The evidence of record confirms his separation processing for unfitness was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002664
CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. 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 to the applicant's disability and retirement determination.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002666
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 4 December 1979, he was notified by his unit commander that he was initiating action to discharge him from the Army for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, with a under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002669
On 24 April 1987, his command recommended discharge under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-5, for unsatisfactory performance. The applicant's substandard duty performance, lack of completion of any of his MOS requirements, and NJP do not document that the applicant met the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty warranting a fully honorable discharge. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002680
The TSGLI program was established by Congress to provide relief to Soldiers and their families after suffering a traumatic injury. However, there is no evidence of record that shows he was recommended for promotion by a Headquarters, Department of the Army, Promotion Selection Board or promoted to pay grade E-7. The evidence of record shows the applicant's requests for Traumatic Injury Protection under the TSGLI benefits were denied in 2008, 2009, and 2011 because there was insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002682
The applicant states it is an injustice that her promotion board profile was not looked at which resulted in her being passed over for promotion to CPT. Mandatory Department of the Army promotion selection boards would convene on or about 27 November 2012 to consider Reserve of the Army AMEDD 1LT's for promotion to CPT. The evidence of record shows the applicant was passed over for promotion to CPT by the FY 2012 and 2013, CPT, AMEDD Promotion Selection Boards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002683
The letter he provided from HRC is dated 24 January 2014 and informs him that because he was permanently retired by reason of disability, he was no longer eligible for retired pay at age 60. Since he was retired for permanent disability (as opposed to being offered disability severance pay), by law he was not eligible for a non-regular retirement. Accordingly, he was properly retired by reason of permanent disability and there is no error or injustice in his case or basis to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002686
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show two awards of the Army Commendation Medal, a Letter of Commendation, and to show he completed the High School General Educational Development (GED) test during his active duty service. However, the two Military Test Reports he provided are illegible and as a result, these documents are insufficient evidence on which to base amending his DD Form 214 to show a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002688
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected by annotating the entry Interim Training Discharge in item 27 (Remarks) and voiding his service and discharge from the National Guard. He has not provided any evidence to show that an error or injustice exists in his case. 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 | 20140002689
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 * two Bronze Star Medals * two Army Commendation Medals * Army Good Conduct Medal * Air Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) 2. He provided general orders showing he was awarded the Purple Heart, two Bronze Star Medals, and two Army Commendation Medals. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002701
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140002701 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military records are not available for review. While there is no official document that shows he was wounded as a result of enemy action and his wounds were treated and made a matter of record, the newspaper article provided by the applicant tends to suggest that he was, in fact, awarded the Purple Heart and that through administrative oversight,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002702
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he properly terminated his Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) coverage for a natural interest person (NIP) effective 1 November 2012. He requested termination of the SBP NIP coverage before he received his first payment for retired pay. The applicant sent a letter to DFAS on 31 October 2012 requesting to terminate his SBP NIP coverage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140002705
The evidence submitted consists of an email, dated 28 January 2014, from the applicant which states, in effect, per Docket Number AR20130013003, the following documents should be removed from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR): * Performance folder - Evaluation Report Appeal Decision by the Enlisted Special Review Board (ESRB), dated 5 December 2010 * Restricted folder - ABCMR Decision and Record of Proceedings * Restricted folder - Evaluation Report Appeal Decision by the...