ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003655
His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as XXX-XX-0609. The other SSN on his records belonged to a deceased individual and that SSN could not be located in any of the applicant's social security information. There is no evidence the SSN shown on his social security card was ever recorded in his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003662
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 25 January 1983, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial, directed his reduction to private/pay grade E-1, and the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge was authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally issued to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003666
Her record does not contain a recommendation for or orders awarding her the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device. There is insufficient evidence of record and the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence to show she was recommended for or awarded the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) and the Kuwait Liberation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003667
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. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The evidence of record shows the applicant was convicted by a GCM and he received a BCD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003668
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his disability was a combat-related injury which was caused by an instrumentality of war. An MEB-Medical Record Report, dated 12 January 2011, shows the applicant was mobilized for deployment at the time of his injury. While the applicant's injury was incurred in the LOD, his disability cannot be classified as resulting from conditions simulating war.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003669
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 considered the appropriateness of changes in the MH diagnoses, physical evaluation board (PEB) fitness determination; whether the provisions of the Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) Section 4.129 were applicable, and a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003670
The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military disability evaluation system and determined the MH diagnosis was not changed to the applicant's possible disadvantage in the disability evaluation. The SRP questioned the C&P examiner's conclusion regarding financial management competency, given the subsequent assessment and conclusions by the NARSUM psychiatrist (including a Global Assessment of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003672
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a 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. The SRP reviewed the applicants record of evidence and found the Medical Evaluation Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003676
The applicant requests transfer of his education benefits to his son under the Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The program was implemented in August 2009 and he retired on 30 November 2009 after completing just over 20 years of active duty service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his application and the Army approved his request to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003678
The applicant requests that his DA Form 1506 (Statement of Service for Computation of Length of Service for Pay Purposes) and retirement orders be corrected to show that he was in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on active duty during the period 1 February 2004 4 September 2006 and that he be paid all back pay and allowances for that period. The applicant states his DA Form 1506 shows that he was in the USAR not on active duty during the period 1 February 2004 4 September 2006, the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003679
c. She requests relief from recoupment and states that had she not received erroneous advice she would have served out the entire term of the original 2006 contract and the Government would have paid the consecutive HPLRP contract to pay off her student loans in October 2010. She has remained in good standing and would have been fully qualified to receive the Special Pay on her anniversary dates in October 2010 through October 2012 with completion of that contract in October 2013. d. A...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003685
The applicant requests correction of the DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) of her late husband, a former service member (FSM), to show his social security number (SSN) as "3XX-4X-2XXX" instead of "2XX-3X-9XXX" and that he served in Vietnam. His military records contain the following: * DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States), dated 23 February 1962, which does not list his SSN * DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003688
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 shows his last name is spelled as B__k___. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140003688 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140003688 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003699
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 date of birth (DOB) as 15 July 1958 instead of 15 August 1958. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his DOB as it is recorded on his birth certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003700
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. Subsequent to receiving this legal counsel, the applicant voluntarily 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 applicant stated he was drafted prior to his 26th birthday and he spent 5 years in the Merchant Marines and 3 years in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003702
The board determined that his condition did not meet medical fitness standards for enlistment and that his condition was not aggravated by his service. Accordingly, he was discharged on 28 October 1998 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 7, due to erroneous entry. A medical proceeding, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within six months of the Soldiers initial entrance on active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003703
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he is qualified for the Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) he contracted for on 5 May 2007. He filed an inspector general (IG) complaint in October of 2010 with the Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG) and, on 2 January 2014, he received a memorandum explaining he was denied the OAB for the following reasons: (1) He was not entitled to the incentive based upon the law eligibility requirements which violates ARNG SRIP [Selected Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003706
He acknowledged, in pertinent part: a. he was enlisting in an MTOE unit in a valid, vacant position; b. he was MOS qualified for the position as of the date of his reenlistment; c. the REB was to be paid in one lump-sum payment to be processed on the date of his reenlistment or extension took effect; d. if, due to unit transformation/reorganization, he became non-duty MOS qualified before his current expiration of term of service, the bonus payment would not be processed until he became duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003707
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally given to an individual who was discharged for the good of the service. _______ _ _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 | 20140003708
Based on a review of the medical evidence of record, applicant's testimony, and presentation by his counsel, the formal PEB concluded that the findings and recommendations of the informal PEB are appropriate as stated in paragraph 2-1 of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation). The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which disqualify the Soldier from further military service. The applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003708
Based on a review of the medical evidence of record, applicant's testimony, and presentation by his counsel, the formal PEB concluded that the findings and recommendations of the informal PEB are appropriate as stated in paragraph 2-1 of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation). The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which disqualify the Soldier from further military service. The applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003709
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. The DD Form 214 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 conditions. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003709
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. The DD Form 214 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 conditions. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003711
The applicant states, in effect, that he lost 20 days of leave when he retired on 31 January 2014 because finance personnel gave his unit the wrong information in regard to how his leave form was to be filled out in determining when his transition leave would begin. His Leave and Earnings Statement ending in September 2013 shows a leave credit balance of 97.5 days and 25 days of use or lose leave. It states, in pertinent part, that Congress has provided compensation (no more than 60 days...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003712
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of the Officer Evaluation Report (OER) for the rating period 16 October 2010 through 15 February 2011 from his records. 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 "Satisfactory Performance, Promote" block and entered the following comments: A good performance by a company grade officer with the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003713
The applicant requests that he be granted an exception to policy to receive basic allowance for housing (BAH) for his dependents located in Elk Grove, California instead of Fort Huachuca, Arizona. The applicant provides copies of email messages relating to his request for a BAH waiver, his wifes enrollment in the EFMP, permanent change of station (PCS) and separation orders, Enlisted Record Brief, and copies of documents from his wifes medical records. The applicants contention that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003714
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he reenlisted for and is qualified to receive repayment of his student loans under the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). The applicant provides: * an email message dated 23 December 2013 that notified him that one of his SLRP payments had been processed and that his private loan was not authorized payment * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 600-7-5-R-E (Annex L to DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003715
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: a. two Afghanistan Campaign Medals (ACM), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal, and a Certificate of Achievement; and b. to show he completed the following courses * "C.L.S. Certificates of Achievement are not listed on the DD Form 214. He completed the 24-hour DAGR NET Basic Training; however, because the course was less than a week in duration,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003722
COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: 1. Counsel requests: a. a DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) covering the period 1 September 2008 through 31 August 2009 be removed from the applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File). Members of promotion boards look at the awards individuals have received throughout their career and assigned a particular value to the award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003723
On 23 December 1983, he was discharged under honorable conditions (general) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. In February 1987, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an honorable discharge. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003725
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Army Commendation Medal (4th Award) * Valorous Unit Award 2. The evidence of record confirms PO awarded the applicant's unit the Valorous Unit Award during his period of assignment to the unit. His record contains orders for only one Army Commendation Medal, and he provides orders for the second award of the Army Commendation Medal, while his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003726
The applicant provided and his records contain: a. a DA Form 71 that shows he executed an oath of office as a Reserve commissioned officer in the rank of CPT on 29 June 2011 and b. a memorandum of appointment as a Reserve commissioned officer of the Army with a scrolling date and effective date of 29 June 2011. Per Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records acts on behalf of the Secretary of the Army in correcting Army records. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003727
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing on his DD Form 214, effective 10 May 1971, the same SSN as shown on his previous DD Form 214, effective 26 March 1968. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003730
The applicant requests correction of item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show that he was discharged for medical reasons rather than a "Personality disorder." The applicant states, in effect, that he was discharged due to a medical condition in his left knee. The discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with the law and regulations applicable at the time and the character of the discharge is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003732
The rater also failed to mention the fact that he (the rater) was the AR 15-6's IO for the loss of the SKL (appointed by the SR) when he himself and the SR should have been answering questions about the loss. The approving authority of the investigation, who was neither his rater nor SR on the OER in question (although he was the SR on his next OER) did not concur with the recommendations to issue the applicant a GOMOR and Relief for Cause OER as a result of the loss. AR 735-5, paragraph...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003734
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as x97-xx-xxxx instead of x79-xx-xxxx. There are only two documents in his record that contain an SSN. 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 to show his SSN as it appears on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003735
The applicant, the spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his records to show he elected to participate in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) and payment of the SBP annuity based on the FSM's death. Section X (Spouse Concurrence) states (in part) "If the member selects Option A (declining to make an election until age 60), and the spouse concurs, no annuity will be payable if the member dies prior to reaching age 60." As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003736
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of this form lists all the awards shown on his DD Form 214 and includes the Air Medal (2nd Award) and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Notwithstanding item 40 of an SF 88 contained in the applicant's record, wherein he stated he sustained shrapnel wounds, and the statements provided by two former members of his unit, the evidence does not sufficiently show he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003736,
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of this form lists all the awards shown on his DD Form 214 and includes the Air Medal (2nd Award) and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Notwithstanding item 40 of an SF 88 contained in the applicant's record, wherein he stated he sustained shrapnel wounds, and the statements provided by two former members of his unit, the evidence does not sufficiently show he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003737
The applicant states the SSN recorded on his DD Form 214 is incorrect. However, at the time he was being processed for induction, his SSN was recorded in his military records as XXX-6X-XXXX. The available evidence shows the applicant's correct SSN was entered in his military records during the period of his active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003739
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to a general discharge. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted. Therefore, clemency in the form of an honorable discharge or a general discharge is not warranted in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003741
On 28 August 1998, he accepted NJP under the provisions of Article 15 of the UCMJ for unlawfully breaking and entering into the house of JC, on 12 April 1998, with the intent to commit larceny and wrongfully appropriating a television and stereo system, the property of JC, valued at more than $100.00. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he received a general under honorable conditions discharge by reason of "misconduct." Records show he was almost...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003743
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military record to show his correct date of birth (DOB). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants 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 | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003748
On 26 May 1988, the Commander, SPC, PCF notified the applicant he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of paragraph 14-12b(2) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) for a pattern of misconduct due to his conviction by summary court-martial and receiving NJP on four occasions. The commander advised the applicant of his right to: * submit statements in his own behalf * obtain copies of documents that would be sent to the separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003749
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for a review of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Considering the applicant successfully completed training and was awarded MOS 1745, his contention that he was young and in effect immature is not supported by the evidence of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003754
The applicant requests, in three separate applications, correction of the following DD Forms 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge): a. DD Form 214 for the period ending 16 August 1967 - addition of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machinegun Bar (M-60) and Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14); and b. DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 July 1969 - addition of two overseas service bars. The applicant states he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003756
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to an honorable discharge (HD). He acknowledged that he was guilty of the charges or lesser included charges and that, if the request was accepted, he could receive a discharge under other than honorable conditions and be furnished a UOTHC Discharge Certificate. The discharge authority accepted the applicant's request for discharge and directed he be discharged UOTHC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003757
The applicant requests correction of his military service records to show his correct date of birth (DOB). The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. However, at the time of his discharge, his DOB was recorded on his WD AGO Form 53-55 as X September 1927.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140003758
Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, at the time an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate. It was not the first time he was AWOL. _______ _ __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 | 20140003758
Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, at the time an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate. It was not the first time he was AWOL. _______ _ __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.