ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006646
There was not a preponderance of evidence in support for all of the DSM IV-TR criteria, and the medical evaluation board (MEB) psychiatrist's diagnosis of anxiety disorder, NOS was the only MH diagnosis underpinned by a comprehensive evaluation and sufficiently probative evidence. The analysis by the end-TDRL psychiatrist establishing a progression from anxiety disorder, NOS to PTSD is a reasonable assumption, and was accepted as the conclusion of the SRP majority. The SRP next addressed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006647
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Government of Kuwait (KLM-KU). 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. While it appears the applicant did not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006650
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record shows: a. general orders awarded him the BSM for meritorious service in the RVN from 1 April 1969 to 27 March 1970; b. the applicant qualified for award of the VSM and he participated in seven campaigns during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006655
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 MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP agreed the preponderance of the evidence did not support a change in the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) determination that the applicant's cognitive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006656
The applicant states his request is based on major depressive disorder (not bipolar disorder, which the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) considered and denied in his original application). The Gulf War Illness and the Health of Gulf War Veterans, Findings in Brief, that the applicant provided in his original application was reviewed. The evidence of record shows the applicant requested correction of his records to show his disabilities are combat-related and his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006657
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 a MH condition during processing through the military disability system.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006659
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 MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP considered the appropriateness of changes in MH diagnoses, Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) fitness determination and, if unfitting, whether the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006660
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 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006661
On two separate occasions the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. The evidence does include a DD Form 214 that contains the authority and reason for the applicants active duty discharge. _______ _ 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 | 20140006664
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his military status as retired instead of discharged. There is no evidence showing he was transferred to the Retired Reserve. The applicant requests correction of his records to show his military status as retired instead of discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006665
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 MH condition during processing through the military disability system.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006667
After the applicant jumped out of the vehicle, he informed them that he had a sharp pain in his shoulder and back. Medical records show the applicant was seen on 20 June 2003, for lower back pain. Also, there is no evidence that shows he was properly counseled, as to his rights to referral to a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) or a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) for the purpose of disability benefits determination as a result of his medical condition developed while on AD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006669
The applicant requests correction of item 9 (Date of Birth (DOB)) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his DOB as "9 August 19XX" instead of "7 August 19XX." It stated the DD Form 214 would be prepared for all personal at the time of their retirement, discharge, or release from active duty. There is no evidence of record and he did not provide sufficient evidence to show the DOB listed on his DD Form 214 was not the DOB he used at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006671
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. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006673
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 first assessed whether a MH diagnosis was changed or eliminated to the disadvantage...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006682
The applicant provides a: * self-authored statement * statement from her former spouse * DD Form 2656-1 (SBP Election Statement for Former Spouse Coverage), dated 24 March 2014 * letter from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (USAHRC) * Separation Agreement * Settlement Agreement * Divorce Decree CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. In support of her application, the applicant provides the following documents: a. DD Form 2656-1, dated 24 March 2014, that shows the applicant indicated she was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006683
After numerous discussions with behavioral health providers and Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) counselors, it was concluded that there was no other care available on active duty for her situation. On 7 December 2012, the appropriate authority approved the recommendation for discharge and directed that she be discharged under the provisions of chapter 9 of Army Regulation 635-200 with an honorable discharge. Army regulations state that prior to discharge or release from active duty,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006684
The applicant provided medical documents, dated 13 February through 22 March 2012, which he specifically highlights in his statement as documenting his ADL capabilities beyond the 15-day juncture and corroborate his entitlement to additional claimed days. Discharge summaries do not describe the applicant's ADL capabilities at day 15 or day 30, but implied that he was ADL-capable by the second day following the CVA using his left unaffected side. The documents do not support a loss of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006686
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his date of rank and the effective date of his promotion to captain to 20 September 2013. During that time NGB changed tracking systems for promotion packets and, as a result, his promotion packet was lost. The applicant provides copies of his * CAARNG Orders 267-1152, dated 24 September 2013, promotion orders to captain, effective 20 September 2013 * NGB Form 89 (Proceedings of a FEDREC Examining Board) * NGB (on-line) FEDREC Packet...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006696
BOARD DATE: 18 November 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140006696 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of item 12f (Foreign Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending on 31 January 1988, to read 1 year, 1 month, and 23 days. Based on the period covered by the DD Form 214 ending on 31 January 1988, he continued to serve in Italy from 30 September 1977 through 11 November 1977, a period of 1 month and 23 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006697
His DD Form 214 shows in: * Item 17c (Date of Entry) - the entry 17 September 1965 * Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) - he was awarded or authorized the National Defense Service Medal, Parachutist Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal 5. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006700
The CAARNG Incentive Task Force letter informed him that there was neither an enlistment bonus addendum nor a SLRP addendum in his record. It also noted that he was never eligible for the SLRP because he was assigned to a non-qualifying position as an OCS Student. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State Army National Guard records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. show that all necessary addendum for the PSEB and SLRP were completed by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006701
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Combat Action Badge. The applicant states: * during his service in Vietnam, he participated in 4 campaigns * all Soldiers of the 9th Infantry Division were awarded the requested unit awards * the award of the Army Good Conduct Medal is supported by his character of service, all the evidence should be contained in his records * the award of the Combat Action Badge can be supported by a review of his records 3. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006703
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge (HD). On 26 March 1976, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in the lowest enlisted grade with an undesirable discharge. His service did not support a general discharge or HD at the time of his discharge, nor would it be appropriate to upgrade his discharge now.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006705
Also on 12 May 1952, the applicant's immediate commander requested a board of officers be convened under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368 (Enlisted Men - Discharge - Unfitness (Undesirable Habits or Traits of Character)) for the purpose of determining the applicant's fitness for retention due to his habitual AWOL. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The board found him unfit for retention and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006706
The applicant requests upgrade of his discharge, from an under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a general discharge. The applicant states he would not have requested the discharge he received if he had better understood what the discharge meant. At the time, a UOTHC discharge was normally considered appropriate for Soldiers separated under chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006708
On 18 January 1985, he consulted with counsel who advised him of the basis for his contemplated trial by court-martial for an offense punishable by a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge; the effects of requesting discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10; and the rights available to him. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006711
(1) His DA Form 20 clearly shows he was trained in and held an infantry MOS. The evidence of record clearly shows he was trained in and held MOS 11B and performed in that MOS in Vietnam. None were created in Vietnam and the entries pertaining to being a medical specialist are not supported by evidence, such as formal training, award of an MOS, assignment as a medic, or an award reflecting his duties as a medic.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006713
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows his unit of assignment during his service in Vietnam was cited for award of the: a. the Presidential Unit Citation for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 24 January 1964 through 30 April 1972, by Department of the Army General Orders Number (DAGO) Number 25, dated 2001. b. DAGO Number 8, dated 1974, awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006714
The PEB recommended he be placed on the permanent disability retired list (PDRL) with a 50 percent disability rating. There is no evidence that shows the applicant was counseled on his eligibility to transfer his educational benefits to his family members at the time he was placed on the TDRL on 3 August 2009. 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 | 20140006715
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. Regrettably, the Standard Forms 513 and VA rating decision are insufficient evidence to support award of the PH in this case. ____________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006718
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 November 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140006718 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of item 16 (High School Graduate or Equivalent) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show "yes," indicating he is a high school graduate. His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part II) shows at the time he entered active duty he had completed 3 years of high school.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006719
He also requests correct of his records to show his service in Vietnam. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 31 (Foreign Service) he served in: (1) Germany from 2 November 1960 to 23 April 1964; (2) Korea from 15 March 1965 to 8 April 1966; and (3) Vietnam from 4 February 1968 to 3 February 1969. b. item 38 (Record of Assignments) shows: (1) he received "good" ratings for conduct during his periods of service from: (a) 13 November 1960 to 10 June 1964 and (b) 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006723
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Combat Action Badge and/or the Combat Infantryman Badge and any other awards he is entitled to as a result of his service in Vietnam. Although he may have received the Army Commendation Medal and the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement and/or service against the enemy, he does not meet the criteria for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006725
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Evidence of record shows: a. on 28 August 1969, the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States. ____________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 | 20140006726
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 22 June 1992, the applicant's battalion commander forwarded the separation action to the general court-martial convening authority with a recommendation for separation with an honorable discharge. It further stated that ADAPCP services would continue to be provided until the client was separated and that enlisted Soldiers identified as illegally abusing drugs would be processed for separation in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006727
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. This is accepted as sufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show his DOB as 24 May 1946. 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 by deleting the current DOB and adding the DOB as it is listed on his birth...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006730
On 11 November 1971, the PEB, with no indication of reference to either the NARSUM or the MEB changed his diagnosis to "slight," reduced his rating to 10%, found him unfit and recommended separation with severance pay. Section 1201 provides, "Determination [that a service member is unfit for duty because of a physical disability] are determined by the Secretary that the disability is at least 30% under the standard schedule of rating disabilities in use by the VA at the time of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006731
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he was awarded the CIB. The available evidence clearly shows the applicant served in Korea and he was wounded by enemy action, for which he received the Purple Heart; however, there is no available evidence showing he held an eligible MOS for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006733
The applicant provides his service medical records. His DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was separated under the provisions of chapter 2 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations). However, nowhere in his records does it show he was: * issued a permanent physical profile * diagnosed with a physical or mental condition that failed retention standards or rendered him unfit to perform the duties required of his grade and military specialty *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006736
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 8 November 1991 to show: * his primary specialty as 11B2P * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * his duty military occupational specialty (MOS) as 95D (U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) Special Agent) * he completed weapons expert training * he attended CID Special Agent School * he attended the ESI Advanced Security Specialist Program in a temporary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006739
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * his participation in the following campaigns: Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) * award of the Army Physical Fitness Badge and the Army Achievement Medal 2. Therefore, it would be appropriate to amend item 12f of his DD Form 214 to reflect an additional 6 months and 26 days of foreign service and to amend item 18 to show he served in Kuwait...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006742
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). ___________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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140006742 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140006742 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006746
He was retired on 25 September 2012, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), paragraph 4-24b(1), by reason of permanent disability. The evidence of record shows he was a promotable SFC as of 4 February 2011. Army Regulation 600-8-19, paragraph 1-20a, states Soldiers on a promotion list at the time of retirement for disability will be retired for disability at the promotion list grade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006751
Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) at this time and correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show four bronze service stars with his Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 22 January 1968 through 21...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006752
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows the 14th Engineer Battalion was awarded the MUC for the period 18 October 1966-18 July 1967. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3, paragraph 6d, states Department of the Army General Orders Number 8, dated 1974, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam, and its subordinate units during the period 20 July 1965 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006753
The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his DOB as 30 March XXXX throughout his military service. This DOB is consistent with the DOB listed on all the personnel documents throughout his military service. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140006753 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140006753 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006754
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 December 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140006754 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant was convicted by a GCM and he received a BCD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006756
It shows he was discharged on 23 February 1976 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, in lieu of by trial court-martial, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant's record is void of the specific facts and circumstances surrounding his discharge; however, it appears he was charged with the commission of offense(s) punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice with a punitive discharge. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140006757
The applicant does not provide any evidence. Likewise, his records do not contain orders promoting or advancing him to the rank of SGT/E-5. With respect to promotion to the rank of SGT/E-5, the evidence of record shows that at the time of separation, 8 March 1971, the applicant held the rank/grade of SP4/E-4.