ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006488
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 determined that there was no MH diagnosis referred by the medical evaluation board (MEB) to the physical evaluation board for adjudication. The SRP adjudged this to constitute a de facto determination by medical providers that no MH condition failed to meet...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006491
The applicant states: * he has received a 70-percent disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and he has over 20 years of service * he left the service in the rank of private first class (PFC) on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) * he later enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard (ARNG) and he was deployed under Title 10, U.S. Code, several times * no further service, injuries, or awards were entered in the retirement system upon his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006492
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Worksheet) * DD Form 214 * Notification of Disability Separation * DD Form 4856 (Developmental Counseling Form) * DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel) * Retirement orders CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show the correct rank/grade and effective date of pay grade. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006495
GO awarded the applicant the Army Commendation Medal with 2nd OLC and Bronze Star Medal during his period of service in Vietnam. The evidence of records shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings during his period of active service, attained the rank of pay grade E-4, and served in Vietnam earning the Army Commendation Medal and Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006497
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. Counsel requests the applicant's records be corrected to show the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in his military records that indicates he was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was treated for a combat-related wound.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006501
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. This pamphlet shows the 329th Transportation Company was awarded the: * Meritorious Unit Commendation for the period 1 June 1966 through 31 July 1967 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 17, dated 1969 * Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006504
The applicant requests correction of item 12b (Separation Date This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). However, NGB orders show he was REFRAD on 31 July 2009 in the rank of CW4 after completing 7 years, 2 months, and 25 days during this period of service. Therefore, the following items of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show: * Item 4a CW4 * Item 4b W04 * Item 12b - 31 July 2009 * Item 12c 7 years, 2 months, and 25 days BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006508
The applicant states, in effect, the case file should be reviewed in accordance with the Secretary of Defense directive for a comprehensive review of members who were referred for a disability evaluation between 11 September 2001 and 30 April 2012 and whose MH diagnosis was changed during that process. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006513
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140006513 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING 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 due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded that there was insufficient cause to recommend a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006513,
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140006513 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING 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 due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded that there was insufficient cause to recommend a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006514
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-00XX instead of XXX-XX-22XX. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006516
BOARD DATE: 21 May 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140006516 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006517
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 considered the appropriateness of changes in the MH diagnoses; physical evaluation board (PEB) fitness determination; whether the provisions of Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD), section 4.129, were applicable; and a disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006518
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 | 20140006526
h. The Board ignored evidence of the applicant's stressors. Although counsel contends the applicant's application for record correction was timely, his application, dated 21 February 2013, was not filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice (in this case, 27 March 2008, his discharge date). However, there is no evidence and counsel provided no evidence which shows the applicant was diagnosed with PTSD prior to his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006534
He provides: * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Form 10-5345 (Request for and Authorization to Release Medical Records or Health Information) with attachments * Social security card * Identification card * Birth certificate * Court decree for name change * Affidavit of identity * DD Form 214 * Judgment order for name change * Social Security Administration (SSA) Form 2458 (Report of Confidential Social Security Benefit Information) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The majority of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006542
The applicant requests his discharge under honorable conditions (general) be upgraded to honorable. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 13 November 1987 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-12b, misconduct - pattern of misconduct with a characterization of service of general under honorable conditions. The board denied his request for a discharge upgrade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006545
The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. Yes, he went AWOL; however, he was 18 years old when he returned from Vietnam. Notwithstanding his contention that he went AWOL due to mental stress from his service in Vietnam, the evidence of record shows he testified that he went AWOL as a way to escape drugs, did not seek help for his drug problem while on active duty, and continued to use drugs while he was AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006549
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 former service members administratively discharged under other than honorable conditions and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006550
c. At the time of the incident there was some question as to whether or not the shrapnel had come from a friendly or enemy thrown grenade. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record a. In the absence of additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006554
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Purple Heart, Air Assault Badge, Airborne and Air Assault Medal, TET Campaign Commemorative Medal, and the Quan-Luc Vietnam Cong-Hoa. His records also do not contain any evidence showing he was awarded the Air Assault Badge, Airborne and Air Assault Medal, TET Campaign Commemorative Medal, or the Quan-Luc Vietnam Cong-Hoa. However, commemorative medals are not authorized for entry on the DD Form 214 and there is no listing in his records or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006555
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: a. The applicant provides evidence that shows he was awarded the AFSM for participating in operations in support of Operation Joint Endeavor for at least 60 non-consecutive days while serving in the USAR in Italy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006556
The applicant requests his records be corrected to show that he was transferred to the Retired Reserve. He was honorably released from active duty on 2 July 1981 and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). There is no evidence and the applicant did not provide any to show that he requested to be transferred to the Retired Reserve.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006567
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart (2nd Award) and the Bronze Star Medal. Headquarters, 4th Infantry Division, General Orders Number 2275, dated 30 May 1968, awarded him the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in action on 30 March 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006568
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. While his records on iPERMS and SMS are void of his retirement orders, they contain and he was issued a DD Form 214 showing his retired rank as CSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * adding to this DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 August 1994 the: * Meritorious Service Medal * National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award) * Vietnam Service Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006572
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show these badges. 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: * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Carbine Bar and Pistol Bar _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006573
His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his SSN as XXX-XX-9XX3. The applicant's record contains a DD Form 47 and a DD Form 398 that show his SSN as XXX-XX-9XX3 as shown on his U.S. passport and social security card. ___________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 | 20140006574
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a general discharge. He was 19 years when he enlisted in the Army and he was 23 years of age when he was discharged. His record is void of the facts and circumstances surrounding his discharge; however, his records contain a DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged in pay grade E-1 on 4 June 1971, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations, Enlisted Separations),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006575
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his reentry code (RE code) "4" be changed so he can reenter 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 | 20140006578
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. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show the Bronze Star Medal. Regrettably, in the absence of orders, there is insufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006579
The applicant does not provide any new evidence. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. Applicants do not have a right to a hearing before the ABCMR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006582
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM). His records are void of any evidence showing he was recommended for or awarded the DMSM. Notwithstanding his sincerity, in the absence of documentation that conclusively shows he was approved for award of the DMSM, there is insufficient evidence upon which to grant the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006597
The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 * his Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) * a DA Form 4187 * a Memorandum for Record CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. However, there is no corroborating evidence of record nor does his MMPA at DFAS show he was advanced to SPC/E-4 during his period of active duty service from 13 September 2010 to 16 January 2014. Evidence of record shows he held the rank/pay grade PFC/E-3 with a date of rank of 13 September 2010 on his effective date of separation from the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006599
The applicant requests an exception to policy to transfer educational benefits to his family member under the Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. No additional service required Service members who have an approved retirement date after 1 August 2009 and before 1 July 2010. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006601
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of his second Army Commendation Medal and two Army Reserve Components Achievement Medals. It would be appropriate to award the applicant the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal for the above noted periods and correct his DD Form 214 to show award of the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (2nd award). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006603
During 2001-2003, student loans were used for her MSW degree. The applicant responded to the advisory opinion stating: * she disagrees with the advisory opinion and requests her student loans be paid in full, per her HPLRP agreement, and her Special Pay bonus be paid based on the corrected date * she incurred a mortgage debt that is barely manageable with her monthly salary, given the student loan payments she is responsible for * she and her bank both relied on assurances from the ARNG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006604
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 be corrected to show his service in Afghanistan and award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ACM). The Post-Deployment Health Assessment he provides shows he deployed to Afghanistan during the period 20031117 20040626, a period of 7 months and 10 days of foreign service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006616
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he completed 144 months of Total Operational Flying Duty Credit (TOFDC). The applicant states: * His records shows he has only 140 months of TOFDC * The error dates back to an October 2004 audit of his TOFDC conducted by the Aviation Incentive Pay Branch at the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) * The audit erroneously concluded that at that time he had credit for only 106 months of TOFDC when in fact he had 111 months of TOFDC *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006617
The applicant requests that her record be corrected to show award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC). The applicant states: * the MUC was not placed on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) during her final out-processing * she has the orders which show she was assigned to the unit that received the MUC * the award is in her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Therefore, the applicant's records should be corrected to show this unit award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006621
The applicant requests an upgrade of his other than honorable discharge. On 7 April 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. Based on his record of indiscipline which includes being; failure to go to prescribed place of duty on several occasions and failure obey a lawful order, the applicant's service clearly did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006622
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * his service in Kuwait * the Valorous Unit Award (VUA) * two Meritorious Unit Awards (correctly identified as the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) * two bronze service stars for wear on his previously-awarded Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) 2. He also states the VUA and two awards of the MUC were awarded in 2009, but his DD Form 214 does not reflect his service. The evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006623
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending on 11 March 2005 as follows: * change the entry date from 27 June 2004 to show he entered the service from July 2001 to April 2004, active Reserve, and April 2004 to March 2005, active duty * show attendance at the Ordnance Branch Military School from June 2004 to March 2005 * show a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006630
A Standard Form 507 (Medical Record) indicates the Physical Review Board determined she was qualified for retention in the USAR in accordance with AR 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness), chapter 3 and her PULHES was 211111. At the time of her discharge from active duty due to parenthood, her records were scheduled to go before a medical evaluation performance board. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006632
g. In June 2004, he began attempts to appeal the decision and continued through August 2013 through the Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA) in 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2008; DFAS Debt Project 2013; Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in 2006, 2012, and 2013; DOD Medical Examination Review Board (MERB) in 2005 and 2013; and the University of Pittsburgh Panther Battalion in 2004, 2005, and 2006. h. In August 2005, billing from DFAS began and he proceeded to pay due to fear of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006633
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) 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 diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006636
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. 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 noted that during the medical evaluation board (MEB) examination, the applicant denied any change in his MH status since his VA C&P examination.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006637
c. While the aforementioned decision addresses the VA's disability claims process of victims of MST, he believes the Court's insistence regarding the absence of record in sexual assault cases can and should apply in the applicant's case in front of the Army Discharge Review Board (i.e., the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR)). The applicant reported that U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command staff told her that 4 people reported that she revealed this information while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006639
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. 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 diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the Integrated Disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006641
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's charge with respect to the MH conditions referred them for review and were determined not to be unfitting by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006644
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 diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES). The SRP agreed there was a change in diagnoses to the applicant's possible...