ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004958
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Service Ribbon and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. The applicant states his DD Form 214 is missing two basic awards he should have received: the Army Service Ribbon and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004960
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 applicant's 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 (VASRD) Section...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004961
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 that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the DA Form 2627 from the applicants administrative separation packet currently filed in his Official Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004962
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140004962 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the Disability Evaluation System. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP majority by a vote of 2-1 recommended no change to the applicants TDRL entry rating determination 9.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004964
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 applicant's mental health condition was determined not to be unfitting.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004965
His enlistment documents show his DOB was recorded as 20 November 1959 as verified by his birth certificate. On 21 September 1983, he was discharged from the DEP and enlisted in the Regular Army (RA). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows his DOB was recorded incorrectly on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004966
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. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded the evidence did not support any change in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004967
The applicant states his helicopter was shot down three times in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). g. On 9 October 1972, he was released from active duty. The applicant contends his military records should be corrected to show he was, on 3 separate occasions, awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004968
On 19 September 1984, the unit commander notified the applicant he was initiating action to separate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct patterns of misconduct. On 21 November 1984, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-12b for misconduct, patterns of misconduct, with a characterization of service listed as under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004969
He states: * a UOTHC discharge seems too severe at the time it was issued based on his military service records * his first years in the military were good and his record of promotions shows he was generally a good service member * his average conduct and efficiency ratings/marks were pretty good * he did not have any problems until he was assigned to Fort Polk * his record of nonjudicial punishments (NJP) under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) indicate minor offenses 3. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004970
On 21 March 2014, new information was received from the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, in regard to the decision of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20130020942, dated 23 January 2014. The Army G-1 is unable to execute the Board's recommendations for correction to her military records for the reasons discussed below. The ABCMR's decision in Docket Number AR20130020942 was not privy of the fact that a promotion nomination for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004972
The injustice was that he was placed on the temporary disability retired list (TDRL) and he believes he continues to be on the TDRL. The PEB rated his Bipolar Disorder and recommended a 30 percent disability rating. The informal TDRL PEB rated his conditions at 10 percent and recommended his separation with entitlement to severance pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004976
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 diagnoses, Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) fitness determination; and if unfitting, whether the provisions of VASRD Section 4.129 were applicable, and a disability rating recommendation in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004980
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her married name. A copy of this Record of Proceedings will be filed in the applicant's Official Military Personnel File to serve as a record of the legal change of her name for future reference. _______ _ 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 | 20140004988
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) based on his 2003-2004 tour in Iraq, and the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) for his multiple tours in Iraq. Soldiers are only authorized award of the Afghanistan and ICM after this date. Therefore, he is eligible for award of the GWOTEM for his service in Iraq for the period 22 December 2003 to 26 March 2004 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004989
He stated: * he understood he could request discharge because he was guilty of one or more serious offenses for which the UCMJ authorized imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge * under no circumstances did he desire further rehabilitation because he had no desire to perform further military service * he was making the request pursuant to an agreement with the Government * he had been advised that he could receive a UOTHC discharge * he requested to be discharge with a general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004990
The applicant states the KLM is recorded on his DD Form 214. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal evidence that he was awarded a fourth award of the AAM (i.e., AAM (3rd OLC)). The evidence of record shows that permanent orders awarded the applicant three awards of the AAM (i.e., AAM (2nd OLC)).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004992
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct military occupational specialty (MOS) and mailing address after separation. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in * item 22 (MOS) * Primary MOS (PMOS) 11E2O, Armor Crewman, 18 October 1968 (this entry is lined-thru/deleted) * PMOS 71B3O, Clerk Typist, 30 January 1969 * item 31 (Foreign Service) he served in Vietnam from 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140004994
The applicant provides: * DA Form 3349 (Medical Condition Physical Profile Record) * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * a letter from the VA CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence showing that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant contends that based on the physical limitations of his profile he was advised to separate from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005001
The senior rater also signed the OER in the space provided for the rated officer's signature. e. Paragraph 3-34 states a relief for cause report will be referred to the rated officer by the senior rater for acknowledgment and comment before it is sent to Headquarters, Department of the Army. He has not denied or confirmed any of the rater's or senior rater's comments in the OER concerning his performance of duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005002
The applicant states: * he did not know that he had to complete the [submission] on milConnect to complete the transfer * he would have completed the transfer before he was medically retired if he had known that the transfers were not enforced * he retired for medical reasons with 17 years and 8 months of service * he applied for his children to be the beneficiaries of his Post 9-11 GI Bill in June 2011 and thought everything was OK since he did not receive a hard confirmation copy * when...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005003
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 reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of the mental health condition during processing through the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005004
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 April 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140005004 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005006
On 5 March 2014, the official who certified his DD Form 2656 stated that on 18 December 2013 a letter was sent by certified mail to the applicant's spouse. He elected not to participate in the SBP. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing his spouse properly concurred with his election not to participate in the SBP in a timely manner * showing the election was received, approved, and timely processed *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005007
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 reviewed the records for evidence of changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005009
The applicant states he served as an infantryman in Vietnam, lost his leg, and was awarded the Purple Heart; however, he did not receive the CIB. On 29 September 1969, he was again transferred to Vietnam for assignment to HHC, 1st Battalion, 52nd Infantry Regiment as a light weapons infantryman. The applicant was serving in an aviation unit at the time he was wounded.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005010
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005013
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Based on his service in Korea, he is eligible for award of the Overseas Service Ribbon and the Korea Defense Service Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show these awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending: a. item 12f of his DD Form 214 to show 11 months and 27 days of foreign service; b. his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005014
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he submitted a timely application to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to his daughter. (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.) The applicant was transferred to the TDRL after the provisions for transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to dependents went into effect.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005014
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he submitted a timely application to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to his daughter. (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.) The applicant was transferred to the TDRL after the provisions for transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to dependents went into effect.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005015
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 November 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140005015 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows: a. GOs awarded the applicant the * PH * ARCOM (2nd OLC) b. the applicant qualified for award of the * NDSM * KDSM * RVNCM with Device (1960) c. the applicant also qualified for award of the VSM and he participated in three campaigns during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005016
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Legion of Merit (LM), two awards of the Joint Service Commendation Medal (JCSM), and the Army Superior Unit Award (ASUA). A review of the applicant's military personnel records revealed a copy of an Office of the Secretary of Defense, Washington, DC, Military Personnel Awards Order Number 05-156, dated 20 July 2005, that awarded the applicant the JSCM for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005017
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show he received a student loan repayment program (SLRP) addendum and relief from the recoupment of $17,500.00 in SLRP payments. The applicant contends, in effect, that his military records should be corrected to show he received a SLRP addendum and relief from the recoupment of $17,500.00 in SLRP payments. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State Army National Guard records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005018
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen approved the award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, in addition to the Armed Forces Service Medal, to qualifying service members participating in Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005023
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was assigned to an infantry unit during the period October 2005 through July 2007 and award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). f. Three 3rd COSCOM, LSA Anaconda, Iraq, permanent orders, dated 8 September 2006, that show three Soldiers (assigned to HHC, BTB, 1st BCT, 34th ID) were awarded the CIB while assigned or attached to an infantry unit engaged in ground combat on 27 June 2006. g. Page 2 of 10 of the HHB Forward 1-216th...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005023
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was assigned to an infantry unit during the period October 2005 through July 2007 and award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). f. Three 3rd COSCOM, LSA Anaconda, Iraq, permanent orders, dated 8 September 2006, that show three Soldiers (assigned to HHC, BTB, 1st BCT, 34th ID) were awarded the CIB while assigned or attached to an infantry unit engaged in ground combat on 27 June 2006. g. Page 2 of 10 of the HHB Forward 1-216th...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005024
During the time of the applicants assignment to the 4th Battalion, 47th Infantry the unit was awarded the: * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the periods 1 December 1966 - 30 June 1968 and January - June 1969 by Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Numbers 31 dated 1969 and 59 dated 1969, respectively * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the period 19 December 1966 28 June 1969 by DAGO Number 59 dated 1969 b. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005025
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 of the extensive research conducted by the medical community and the relatively recent issuance of revised criteria regarding the causes, diagnosis and treatment of PTSD the Department of Defense (DoD) acknowledges that some...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005029
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) and any awards and decorations to which he may be entitled for his service in SWA. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these awards. The entry from the DMDC is accepted as sufficient evidence in which to correct item 18 of his DD Form 214 to show his dates of service in SWA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005032
A DA Form 2496 (Disposition Form), dated 11 May 1973, shows his commander submitted a request for issuance of a general, under honorable conditions discharge upon his separation. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his general, under honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge was carefully considered. Based on his record of indiscipline, his service clearly did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005033
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. However, on 10 December 1981 the applicant submitted a request for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005035
The applicant provides: * Self-authored statement * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Orders 038-0022, dated 7 February 2006 * DA Form 2166 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER)) * Enlisted Record Brief (ERB), dated 25 January 2006 * Military Personnel (MILPER) Message Number 13-106 * Course Reservation Verification, dated 9 March 2006 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As stated above, the commander is required to counsel Soldiers who are fully...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005037
The applicant states the SSN shown on his DD Form 214 is incorrect; the fourth digit of his SSN is 4 and the last digit is 8. 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. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows that upon the applicant's induction into the AUS, he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005039
The applicant provides a State of North Carolina Criminal Record Search, which is considered new evidence that warrants consideration by the Board. The complete facts and circumstances of his discharge are not available for review with this case; however, his record contains a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that shows he was discharged on 11 September 1980. a. His discharge was executed under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005040
The evidence of record confirms the wrong SSN was listed on the GO awarding the applicant the Army Commendation Medal. Therefore, he is entitled to the correction of GO Number 303 to show his correct SSN and the issuance of a new Army Commendation Medal Certificate. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * amending GO Number 303, dated 17 November 1969, by deleting the SSN shown for the applicant and replacing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005043
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) by showing his correct social security number (SSN). A review of the available military records as provided by the applicant shows the following documents containing his SSN ending in the number 6: * DA Form 87, dated 11 April 1974 * DA Form 2166-4, dated 19 February 1975 * DA Form 87, dated in April 1975 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005045
He was assigned to the 504th Military Police (MP) Battalion in the Republic of Vietnam from 13 August 1965 to 12 February 1966, a period of 6 months. Therefore, the preponderance of evidence shows the applicant is entitled to the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service from 27 February 1964 to 18 February 1966 ending with termination of a period of Federal military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005046
BOARD DATE: 16 October 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140005046 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records by upgrading his bad conduct discharge. 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 | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005048
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his military education and that he was promoted to sergeant (SGT)/pay grade E-5. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this military education. Thus, the evidence of record shows the applicant's DD Form 214 shows his correct rank, grade, and effective date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005050
His DD Form 214 shows in: * item 5a PVT (permanent (P)) * item 5b E-2 * item 6 8 May 1967 * item 11a (Type of Transfer or Discharge) release to the NYARNG * item 11c (Reason and Authority) Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), Separation Program Number (SPN) 764 (Release of Trainees upon Completion of Military Occupational Specialty Training) * item 11d (Effective Date) 14 September 1967 * item 17a (Source of Entry) ordered to ACDUTRA * item 17c...