ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005690
The applicant states he elected SBP coverage for his spouse, A____, upon retirement in November 2007. Upon their divorce in September 2012, he was ordered by the Court of New York State to provide former spouse SBP coverage for his former spouse. There is no evidence that shows within 1 year of the divorce decree the applicant or his former spouse requested his SBP election be changed from spouse to former spouse based on the court order.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005693
A memorandum of reprimand may be filed in a Soldier's AMHRR only upon the order of a general officer-level authority and is to be filed in the performance section. Since there was an approved finding of guilty of at least one specification, as required by the regulation, the court-martial document was filed in the performance folder of his AMHRR. The AMHRR serves to maintain an unbroken, historical record of a Soldier's service, conduct, duty performance, and evaluation periods and any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005695
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted. Accordingly, his punishment was not disproportionate to the offenses for which he was convicted and he has failed to show sufficient evidence or reasons to warrant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005696
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 November 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140005696 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. b. the Korea Defense Service Medal was created in 2002 and 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 from 28 July 1954 to a date to be determined by the Secretary of Defense. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005698
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show his last name as "Ford" instead of "Bush." His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), which was created upon his entry on active duty, also listed his last name as "Bush." There is no evidence he used the requested last name at any time during his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005701
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically retired with 20 years of active service. The applicant states: * he injured his back in July 2008 when he fell off the back of a helicopter in Afghanistan * he sustained other injuries and illnesses * U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) records show he completed a total of 19 years, 2 months, and 29 days of active duty service and his AHRC Form 249-E (Chronological Statement of Retirements Points) shows he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005709
The applicant requests correction of her records to show her social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-X46X vice XXX-XX-X64X. Item 2 (SSN) of her DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States) shows her SSN as XXX-XX-X64X. The documents in the applicant's record show two different social security numbers when she served in the Army, to include the SSN she is requesting.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005712
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected transfer of his educational benefits to his spouse under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability provision. 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. Soldiers who have been found qualified for retention by a Physical Evaluation Board will not be denied reenlistment under this provision.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005719
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant voluntarily, willingly, and in writing requested discharge from the Army in lieu of trial by court-martial. The ABCMR does not grant requests for discharge upgrades solely for the purpose of making an applicant eligible for veterans benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005721
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 a comprehensive review of the applicants case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that there should be no change of the applicants physical evaluation board adjudication of the disability retirement determination. The SRP reviewed the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005723
The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of the mental health condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). The evidence of the available records show the only diagnosis rendered during the DES process was schizoaffective disorder, depressed type; therefore, the SRP determined that the mental health diagnoses was not changed to the applicant's possible disadvantage in the disability evaluation. After due...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005724
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) entered on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 2 April 1981. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The SSN shown on the applicant's social security card is recorded throughout his military records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the current entry in item 3 of his DD Form 214 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005724
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) entered on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 2 April 1981. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The SSN shown on the applicant's social security card is recorded throughout his military records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the current entry in item 3 of his DD Form 214 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005725
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. The available evidence of record shows that all DES documentation (e.g., physical profile, medical evaluation board and psychiatric narrative summary, and physical evaluation board (PEB)) consistently noted anxiety disorder as the applicant's diagnosis and did not change. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005726
A duly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 12 March 1992 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service, under conditions other than honorable. In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to carefully...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005728
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005730
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this service medal. 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 12 September 1962 to 2 September 1964; b. deleting from his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005732
Had a medical review been conducted this condition would have resulted in a permanent medical retirement instead of a discharge for unsatisfactory performance. On 2 October 1996, the applicant's immediate commander initiated separation action against him for unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200. At the time of the applicant's discharge, there is no evidence of an unfitting condition.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005738
The applicant states his DD Form 214 is missing the awards of the Combat Medical Badge (CMB), Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with "V" device, and Driver's Badge. 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. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005742
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect his unit of assignment at discharge was the 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. The applicant's DD Form 214 at item 12 (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command) reflects his last duty assignment as B Troop, 2nd Reconnaissance Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment. Although the applicant did not provide and there are no further service records available...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005744
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his record to show he transferred his Post -9/11 GI Bill education benefits to his daughter. The applicant states that while on active duty in Iraq in 2009 or 2010 he transferred his education benefits to his daughter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005745
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general, under honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty ) to show his correct date of birth (DOB). On 21 April 1983, in response to the applicant's commander's request for information, the Clinical Director, Community Counseling Center, U.S. Military Community Activity, Neu-Ulm, Germany, confirmed the applicant was enrolled, on 18 March 1983, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005755
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show awards of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM), and the Korean Expeditionary Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) 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. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005759
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add the: * National Defense Service Medal * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar * Army Commendation Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars * 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005760
His official military personnel file (OMPF) contains a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) covering the period 24 January 1969 to 1 December 1974 that shows in: * item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned to the 21st Aviation Company in the Republic of Vietnam from 28 January 1971 to 3 November 1971 * item 40 (Wounds) no entries describing wounds or injuries received as a result of enemy action that required medical treatment * item 41 (awards and Decorations) no entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005767
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant contends that his bad conduct discharge should be upgraded because he was immature and wild, his actions did not justify a bad conduct discharge, and he has been a responsible person since he was discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005768
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the: * AFEM * OSR * ARCOTR 2. The available evidence of record shows that the applicant was ordered to active duty in direct support of Operation Joint Endeavor.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005769
Counsel requests, in effect, reconsideration of the applicant's previous request for remission/full administrative relief for a $10,000 officer accession bonus (OAB) he received and is now being recouped because a Federal recognition appointment was never extended to him. His service record does not indicate he was granted permanent Federal recognition for this appointment. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard and Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005771
The applicant requests correction of his military records to upgrade his undesirable discharge (UD) to general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD). In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical considerations and mitigating factors when taking action on applications from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005772
The applicant's military records are not available for review. While the sincerity of the applicants claim that he should be awarded the Purple Heart for concussions received during World War II is not in doubt, regrettably, the applicant has failed to provide sufficient evidence to show that he was in fact injured and that treatment was made a matter of record. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005774
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he submitted a timely application to transfer his educational benefits to his dependents under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The available evidence does not support the applicant's request for correction of his records to show he submitted a timely application to transfer his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005777
Thus, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show the ARCOM (2nd Award). The evidence of record shows he was promoted to * 1LT (O-2) effective 18 September 2011 * CPT (O-3) effective 1 March 2014 a. c. Thus, the evidence of record shows the applicant's DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his correct rank, grade, and effective date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005778
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 applicant's 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005779
HRC Orders B-05-303321, dated 15 May 2013, promoted her to 1LT in the USAR with an effective date and DOR of 10 November 2012. On 23 January 2013 in response to her request for correction of her rank to 1LT with prior enlisted service, the Board granted her relief in ABCMR Docket Number AR20130020942 and recommended correction of her records by: * revoking the orders issued by HRC on 25 April 2013 ordering her to active duty as an RA officer in the rank of 2LT * issuing new orders ordering...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005779
HRC Orders B-05-303321, dated 15 May 2013, promoted her to 1LT in the USAR with an effective date and DOR of 10 November 2012. On 23 January 2013 in response to her request for correction of her rank to 1LT with prior enlisted service, the Board granted her relief in ABCMR Docket Number AR20130020942 and recommended correction of her records by: * revoking the orders issued by HRC on 25 April 2013 ordering her to active duty as an RA officer in the rank of 2LT * issuing new orders ordering...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005780
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 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005781
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 considered the appropriateness of changes in the MH diagnoses, Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) fitness...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005782
The applicant requests correction of her records to show an additional 3 months of constructive service credit. The Army Medical Department Board granted her 2 months and 16 days of constructive credit based on the information provided by the applicant. In the absence of substantiating evidence to show the applicant's civilian experience was different than what she originally provided, there appears to be no basis to grant her additional constructive credit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005783
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 applicant's case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that there should be no change to the applicant's disability and retirement determination. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005789
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her military records to show she is entitled to transfer her educational benefits (TEB) under the Post-9/11 GI Bill to her dependents. The applicant contends she should be granted an exemption to allow her to be eligible for TEB under the Post-9/11 GI Bill because she was unaware of the TEB program.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005791
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. 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 served on active duty (Army) from 19 February 1987 to 30 September 2004...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005792
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). c. Due to these issues, the Army has determined that he is unfit for service and recommended him for a Medical Evaluation Board. The applicant provides: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005793
Counsel requests correction of the applicant's DD Form 214 to show he was medically discharged in lieu of voidance of his induction. His records show he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-9, due to not meeting medical fitness standards at the time of induction. The records show the applicant's injury existed prior to service and was cause for rejection for induction under the provisions of Army Regulation 40-501, paragraph 2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005797
The applicant requests correction to the spelling of his first name shown on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). The following documents in the applicant's record reflect his first name is Norberto: * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) * DD Form 1584 (National Agency Check Request) * Headquarters, United States Army, Europe and Seventh Army Special Orders Number 198 * Office of the Adjutant General, Reserve Components Personnel and Administration Center Orders Number...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005798
The applicant provides copies of: * DD Forms 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States), effective 21 February 1950 and 21 February 1953 * Battle Casualty Reports, Office of The Adjutant General of the Army, dated 11 September 1950, 11 October 1950, and 19 March 1951 * Casualty Reports, 65th Engineer Combat Construction Battalion, prepared on 12 March 1951 and 17 March 1951 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. A WD AGO Form 0365 (Battle Casualty Report) filed on 13...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005800
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) with an effective date of 10 July 1974 be changed to show his name in item 1 (Last Name - First Name - Middle Name) without the suffix "Jr." 2. A DD Form 372 (Application for Verification of Birth for Official U.S. Armed Forces use only), dated 7 December 1972, shows his name with the suffix "Jr." Certificate Number PAS 74179/62/F1 is also shown. The applicant enlisted with his name showing the suffix "Jr." and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005802
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders Number 10464, dated 24 October 1970, awarded the applicant the ARCOM for meritorious service for the period January 1970 to November 1970. There is no evidence in the available records that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Records show general orders awarded the applicant the ARCOM (4th Award) and "V" Device; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005809
On 10 July 1997, an MEB was convened at IACH, Fort Knox and after consideration of clinical records found she had been diagnosed with a psychotic disorder and she was unfit for further military duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 40-501, chapter 3. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) governs the evaluation of physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. Based on her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005810
The applicant requests that the records of her deceased former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage to former spouse coverage and that she be granted an SBP annuity. The applicant states, in effect, that at the time of their divorce the divorce decree provided that she remain the beneficiary of the FSMs SBP annuity. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005814
The applicant provides his DD Form 214. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 at this time to reflect the SSN as shown on Special Orders Number 177. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the current SSN entry from his DD Form 214 and replacing it with the SSN shown on Special Orders Number 177.