ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007114
The applicant requests correction of his last DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending 13 February 2004, to show he is authorized the Army Superior Unit Award (ASUA). The DD Form 214 issued for this period does not list the ASUA as an authorized award. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows his unit in Cuba, the 346th Military Police Company, was cited for award of the ASUA during the period 12 May to 5 December 2002.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007116
As a result, they recently issued a corrected appointment memorandum awarding him 7 years, 4 months, and 1 day time in grade (TIG) upon his appointment as a chaplain 1LT. e. besides the error with the applicant's appointment rank, the applicant was wrongly not considered for promotion to CPT, MAJ, and LTC at the appropriate times and with the appropriate year groups. d. If before the SSB process is completed he is removed from the Reserve active status list: (1) Correct his records by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007118
The applicant requests: a. correction of her retirement date from 30 June 2011 to 30 December 2010; b. removal of the flag from her Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) and Official Military Personnel File (OMPF); c. removal of all actions pertaining to this situation from her restricted records; and d. remission of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) debt due to the simultaneous payment of retired pay and active duty pay during her extension on active duty for medical evaluation. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007119
He was subsequently charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) and refusal to submit to a breathalyzer test, which resulted in him receiving the GOMOR at issue here. The GOMOR states, in part: You are hereby reprimanded for driving while intoxicated. You were then charged with driving while intoxicated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007120
On 19 February 2009, a PEB was convened and considered the applicant's condition of ITB. The board also found he was physically unfit and recommended a disability rating of 20% for degenerative disc disease and 10% for ITB for a combined disability rating of 30% with permanent disability retirement. Army Regulation 635-40 sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007121
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 after a thorough review of service and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) records, the applicant did not meet the inclusion criteria in the terms of reference of the MH review project as no MH diagnosis was referred to the medical evaluation board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007122
The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). The available evidence of record showed that during processing through the military DES, no change in diagnosis was made at any time. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded the depression condition was not unfitting at the time of separation and was not subject...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007123.
The applicant requests correction of his Tennessee Army National Guard (TNARNG) records as follows: * have the TNARNG complete a line of duty (LOD) investigation * have the TNARNG process him through the medical evaluation board/physical evaluation board (MEB/PEB) * medical retirement by reason of disability 2. Chapter 3 provides for various medical conditions and physical defects which may render a Soldier unfit for further military service and which fall below the standards required for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007124
The applicant requests her social security number (SSN) be corrected to XXX-XX-38XX on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 25 November 1989. All of the documents in her Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) for the period she was in the Regular Army show her SSN as XXX-XX-83XX. Although the social security card she submitted shows her SSN as XXX-XX-38XX, all of her active duty records in her MPRJ show her SSN as XXX-XX-83XX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007125
The applicant requests correction of item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show something other than condition, not a disability. At this time, the applicant desired to pursue separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-17, other physical conditions. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007127
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's available military service records that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart. Evidence shows that the applicant's records contain an administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007128
The applicant requests, in effect, that the social security number (SSN) he was issued after his date of discharge be entered on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 21 May 1973. It appears he did not have his SSN when he enlisted and he was issued the TIN currently shown on his DD Form 214. All other records in his MPRJ show the TIN 918-XX-XXXX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007134
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was issued a Service Number (SN), correction of the authority and reason for separation, and correction of the characterization of service shown on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). A review of the applicant's military personnel record shows his SSN was consistently and correctly recorded in his records throughout the period of his military service. The evidence of record shows the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007137
The applicant, the wife of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Discharge) to add the Purple Heart. The FSM was accidentally injured in the line of duty in Germany, on 9 April 1945, when a fellow Soldier was hit by enemy fire and dropped the tail gate of an antitank gun on the FSM's foot. His WD AGO Form 53-55 does not show award of the Purple Heart or indicate that he received any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007143
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. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-10, and he was given a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007148
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20130011913, on 1 April 2014. It provides guidance for the place of entry and HOR at the time of entry on active duty and states the source document for this information is the appointment document or the order to active duty that records the HOR. Accordingly, her HOR is correctly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007154
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's military records as follows: * to show the FSM was awarded two battle stars for his service in Marseilles, France * documentation to verify he held the rank of technical sergeant for duties served * all back pay as a T/4 from September 1944 through December 1945 2. The FSM's military records were not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007156
On 15 May 1964, he acknowledged he had been notified by his commander of a recommendation to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness). When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007159
The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. The FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 3 February 1943 and entered active duty on 10 February 1943. Nonetheless, in the absence of official orders or other documentary evidence confirming appointment or promotion and/or promotion to SGT there is insufficient evidence to correct his records to show this rank.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007168
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general or uncharacterized discharge and removal of Article 15s from his records. On 14 March 2012, the ADRB denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. The ADRB based its decision on the applicants overall service, which included 190 days of AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007169
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, his discharge should be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. The applicant was 19 years of age at the time of his enlistment and at or near 21 years of age at the time of his offenses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007173
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. The convening authority approved the sentence and the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the findings and sentence on 13 December 1962. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007175
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 12 July 1982, her commander notified her he was initiating action to separate her under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-31 (Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP)). Her DD Form 214 shows she was given an honorable separation after completing 1 year, 3 months, and 6 days of active military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007178
It appears he submitted an exception to policy requesting no recoupment action be associated with his incentive termination: a. Additionally, the NGB Form 594-1 he signed clearly states his bonus will not be recouped based on contracting for the SMP. His bonus addendum stipulated that his bonus would be terminated without recoupment in the event he becomes a participant in the SMP/ROTC advanced course or receives an ROTC scholarship and has served more than 1-year of the enlisted incentive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007179
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show the: * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) * National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) * Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) 2. There is no evidence and the applicant did not provide any to show that he had an Active Army status on or after 1 August 1981 as required for qualification for this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007180
He provides: * Memorandum, Subject: Promotion from CPT to MAJ (applicant's name and social security number (SSN)), dated 18 April 2014 * Orders 464-006, dated 29 December 2006, transferring him to a position of Team Chief * Amendment Orders 401-007, dated 5 January 2007 * IDARNG Element, Joint Force Headquarters - Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) * Memorandum, Subject: Eligibility for Promotion as a Reserve Commissioned Officer Not on Active Duty, dated 3 July 2007 * DA Form 199...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007181
The applicant requests: * amendment of his DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the rating period 8 April through 8 September 2006 to reflect his senior rater rated him as "best qualified" vice "fully qualified" (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) * consideration by a special selection board (SSB) for promotion to major (MAJ) in the primary zone 2. Although in the written commentary, OER counseling at the time, subsequent promotion to troop executive officer (XO)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007184
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests her barred claim to receive a Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) annuity be granted dating back to her spouse's death. The applicant provides: * License and Certificate for Marriage * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * Orders 8-2 * Notice of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20-Year Letter) * DD Form 1883 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007186
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. Accordingly, he was discharged in pay grade E-1 on 26 June 1967, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-204 (Dishonorable and Bad Conduct Discharges), as a result of a court-martial. The evidence of record shows the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007187
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars * Army Good Conduct Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 1960 * National Defense Service Medal 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to: * awarding him the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007188
The applicant contends her DD Form 214 should be corrected to show all of her authorized awards and decorations. Thus, she is authorized two bronze service stars for wear on her already-awarded ICM; b. permanent orders announced award of the MUC to the applicant's unit; c. she was authorized the OSR for her 8 months and 8 days of service in support of OIF (although it appears she did not complete the required 9 months of service). Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007191
In accordance with the policy memoranda he provides, he should have received ILE-AOC constructive credit for his service in Key Developmental (KD) positions, as a Battalion (BN) S-3, a BN executive officer (XO), and a Brigade (BDE) Military Transition Training Team (MiTT) Chief, during the period 2006 2010. c. Had he been included on the by-name list attached to the constructive credit memoranda, he would have been identified as ILE qualified and a CSC graduate during the FY13 LTC PSB and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007192
The applicant states the Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) he provides shows he served 4 years, but his unit reported 28 months of service in 2012 due to a false record. It further states that the bonus payment would be as follows: * initial payment of 50 percent of the total authorized bonus amount after he received his high school diploma, completed his initial active duty for training, and qualified in his contracted military occupational specialty (MOS) * the remaining unpaid portion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007195
The applicant's medical records show: a. The applicant provided a VA Form 21-4138, dated 14 April 2014, wherein she stated she incurred a heat stroke while performing her basic training duties on or about 31 May 1979 which was misdiagnosed by the treating physician at the base hospital. Heat stroke is the most serious form of heat injury and is considered a medical emergency.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007198
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. A review of the applicant's available military service records failed to reveal any evidence that the applicant was alcohol or drug dependent. There is no evidence of record that the applicant had drug and alcohol dependency issues during the period of service under review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007203
The applicant states he was eligible to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits while he was on active duty. The policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Department will provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active service individuals pre-separation or release from active duty counseling on the benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, document accordingly, and maintain record for individuals who receive supplemental educational...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007204
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to add any awards and/or decorations he may have earned while on active duty. The applicant states that while he is not aware of any specific award or decoration that may have been omitted, his Veteran Service Officer recommended he check with the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007207
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 concluded that there was insufficient evidence to support a conclusion that the MH diagnosis was unfitting and thus not subject to a service disability rating.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007208
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 a 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007209
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. d. Headquarters, Fort Meade, MD Special Orders Number 148, issued on 26 July 1973, ordered his discharge under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 in lieu of a court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions, effective 30 July 1973. e. A duly-constituted DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 30 July 1973 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, in lieu of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007216
f. In a memorandum, subject: [ABCMR] Appeal for [Applicant], dated 19 November 2013, the ITF Commander confirms the findings of ITF audits and states: * the applicant relied on MSG J____ and his command and there is no evidence of fraud on his part * the applicant has three certified debts $22,500.00 (REB), $10,000.00 (OAB), and $6,000.00 (SLRP) * as of 13 November 2013, he had repaid $1,096.57 of his SLRP debt * he did not sign his SLRP addendum or REB addendum at the time of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007216
f. In a memorandum, subject: [ABCMR] Appeal for [Applicant], dated 19 November 2013, the ITF Commander confirms the findings of ITF audits and states: * the applicant relied on MSG J____ and his command and there is no evidence of fraud on his part * the applicant has three certified debts $22,500.00 (REB), $10,000.00 (OAB), and $6,000.00 (SLRP) * as of 13 November 2013, he had repaid $1,096.57 of his SLRP debt * he did not sign his SLRP addendum or REB addendum at the time of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007220
A chronological record of medical care, dated 27 December 1971, showing he was hospitalized from 27 December 1971 to 8 September 1972. The evidence of record shows that at the time of his retirement on 22 November 1972, the applicant held the rank/grade of PFC/E-3. Notwithstanding the medical document and DA Form 2496 he provides (both listing his rank as SP4), promotions of enlisted personnel were announced in orders.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007222
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM). His DD Form 214 does not show his foreign service and does not list his deployments to Kuwait and Jordan for the period 1 September 2011 through 31 December 2012. His DD Form 214 should also be corrected accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007223
The applicant's immediate commander initiated separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, Patterns of Misconduct. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The evidence of record shows the applicant's acceptance of several NJP's and negative counseling's established a pattern of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007226
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record is void of documentation that shows he was awarded the CIB, his conduct and efficiency during his service in Vietnam were rated "unsatisfactory," and a psychiatric evaluation indicates he did not perform any duties while serving in Vietnam. _______ _ _X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007227
General Orders (GO) Number 43, issued by Headquarters, 97th Engineer Battalion on 22 October 1962, awarded him the Army Good Conduct Medal for service during the period 27 November 1959 through 26 November 1962. The applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from his DD Form 214, ending on 12 December 1965, the Vietnam Service Medal * adding to his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007229
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. He was assigned to an infantry unit at the time; however, there is no available evidence and he did not provide sufficient evidence that shows he personally participated in active ground combat during his service in Korea or that he held an infantry MOS. In the absence of orders awarding him the CIB and evidence showing he met all the criteria for this award, there is insufficient evidence upon which to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007239
His DA Form 20 shows in: * Item 38 (Record of Assignments) he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his period of service; there is no evidence of a commander's disqualification for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal during his period of service * Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) lists all the awards listed on his DD Form 214 and the following: * Army Commendation Medal awarded by SO Number 419, Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, on 4 February 1968 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007240
The unit conducted a urinalysis on 10 December 2011 and the applicant tested positive for cocaine. He does not do cocaine but he did use the coca tea. c. At the applicant's administrative separation board, a doctor from the drug testing lab states that for the level of cocaine in the applicant's specimen, he would have had to drink five cups of tea within four to five hours of the urinalysis, based on the rate at which it metabolizes.