ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000752
The applicant requests through her counsel, in effect, reconsideration of the request for correction of the records of her deceased brother, a former service member (FSM), to show the FSM enrolled in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), Option B (Deferred Annuity), naming her as a natural person with an insurable interest. The applicant's request and her counsel's argument for reconsideration of the request for correction of the records of the FSM to show that he enrolled in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000752
The applicant requests through her counsel, in effect, reconsideration of the request for correction of the records of her deceased brother, a former service member (FSM), to show the FSM enrolled in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), Option B (Deferred Annuity), naming her as a natural person with an insurable interest. The applicant's request and her counsel's argument for reconsideration of the request for correction of the records of the FSM to show that he enrolled in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000754
The applicant states, in effect, he should have been awarded the Purple Heart for wounds he received in action on 13 May 1969. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show he was wounded as a result of hostile action by enemy forces while he was in Vietnam. There is no evidence contained in his OMPF showing he was wounded as a result of hostile action by enemy forces while he was in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000761
The applicant requests, in two separate applications, that her records be corrected to show that she was not absent without leave (AWOL) during the period 19 September 29 September 2013 and that she be paid all back pay and allowances for that period, revocation of the Administrative Separation Board Findings and Recommendations, that her general discharge be voided and she be honorably retired by reason of permanent disability and that her general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000762
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests reconsideration of his request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the: * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) * North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal * Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM) * Army Achievement Medal (AAM) (2nd Award) 2. The evidence of record shows he served in Bosnia in support of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000765
The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which disqualify the Soldier from further military service. She does not state what specific physical or behavioral health condition made her medically unfit for military service; however, she appears to believe that since the VA awarded her service-connected disability compensation for various conditions, the Army should have done the same. The applicant did not provide evidence that she was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000767
In his 10 September 2013 sworn statement the applicant stated the next payment on his bonus was denied because he was not currently slotted in MOS 12R and the enlisting official did not sign his bonus addendum. A bonus control number was approved and a service representative signed his document to prove there was an agreement between him, the Federal government, and Delaware concerning his bonus. When the DEARNG Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel requested an ETP for the applicant to receive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000768
On 11 September 1970, the applicant's unit commander recommended him for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 by reason of unfitness. On 26 October 1970, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unsuitability and directed the applicant receive a GD. When separation for unsuitability was warranted, an honorable or general discharge was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000769
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows she entered active duty on 1 May 1991 and was discharged on 9 October 1991 UP AR 635-200, chapter 11, based on entry level status. The applicant contends that her uncharacterized discharge should be changed to honorable because she served to the best of her ability, there were no disciplinary problems with her during the period of service, and she was not evaluated for her medical conditions before she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000771
Table 2-1 of this regulation states the minimum time in grade as a first lieutenant for a position vacancy promotion to CPT is 2 years. However, the available evidence does not support his request for correction of his record to show he was promoted to captain in January 2008 and promotion to MAJ prior to his transfer to the Retired Reserve. Based on the available records, it appears the applicant was eligible to be considered for a position vacancy promotion to the grade of CPT in January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 201400007744
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he deployed in support of Operation Desert Storm. The applicant did not provide sufficient evidence to support his request to correct his records to show he deployed in support of Operation Desert Storm.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000775
The applicant states his DOB is wrong on his DD Form 214. The evidence of record confirms the applicant's DOB was listed as 15 November 1952 upon his enlistment in the PRARNG and his entry on active duty. _________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 | 20140000777
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 September 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140000777 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. The evidence of record shows that during the period of service under review the applicant was AWOL for more than 1 year and 6 months, he had two prior convictions by court-martial, and he was convicted by general court-martial and issued a bad conduct discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000778
There is no available evidence to support correcting her record to show she was awarded or authorized any additional combat medals or ribbons during her tenure of service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding her the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 13 February 2001 through 12 February 2004 and b. adding to her DD Form 214 the AGCM (1st Award) and the GWOTSM. __________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000779
The applicant requests correction of the date of birth (DOB) recorded on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The DD Forms 4 completed on those dates show his DOB as 14 June 1979. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows his DOB was recorded incorrectly when he reenlisted in 2003 and 2005, and this error was carried forward onto his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000786
The applicant states that on 3 January 2006 he reenlisted in the Kansas Army National Guard (KSARNG) for a bonus and the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) incentive for up to $20,000. The applicant was serving as a mechanic in the KSARNG in the pay grade of E-5 when he reenlisted on 3 January 2006 for a period of 6 years, a $15,000 reenlistment bonus, and participation in the SLRP. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and National Guard records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000793
This form also shows he completed 1 year and 1 day of foreign service during this period of active duty. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. The applicant provided a DD Form 214 for the period ending 14 January 2005 that shows he was awarded MOS 88M after he completed the required active service and was released from active duty training to his USAR unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000794
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 February 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140000794 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded that the evidence did not support an unfit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000795
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 Disability Evaluation System. The SRP noted the evidence of the applicant's available records showed diagnoses of a major depressive disorder...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000796
The applicant requests correction of his military records to terminate the recoupment of his Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) incentive. The applicant states: a. his recruiter offered him a $20,000.00 SLRP incentive upon his enlistment in the Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG) in 2005; b. after providing all required documents, his SLRP incentive was honored and paid over the course of his enlistment; c. upon completion of his initial enlistment, he extended an additional 2 years...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000802
The applicant requests, in effect, removal from the restricted portion of his official military personnel file, now known as the Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), all documents related to nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under the provisions of Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) to include a field grade letter of reprimand (LOR) issued based on the results of an Army Regulation (AR) 15-6 (Procedures for Investigating Officers and Boards of Officers) investigation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000804
The applicant, the son 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 show the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three bronze service stars. The FSM's military records are not available for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to item 32 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 the Luzon and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000812
He states that all the evidence concerning the BCD was in the case. The evidence of record shows the applicant was convicted by a general court-martial which was warranted by the gravity of the offenses charged at the time. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and his discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000814
On 12 May 1986, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct abuse of illegal drugs and directed the issuance of a General Discharge Certificate. At the time of the applicant's separation, an honorable or general discharge was authorized. Although he requested to appear before a board of officers, a member who has less than 6 years of military service is not entitled to a board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000815
It states the Purple Heart is awarded to members wounded in action and states that in order to award the Purple Heart, there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by military medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. The applicant's request for award of the Purple Heart has been carefully considered and it was determined that there is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000817
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant states: * his DD Form 214 doesn't show all his medals/awards * he was shot in Vietnam and should have the Purple Heart * he was an expert with all the weapons when he was in the Army from 1972 to 1974 * you had to take over the weapon when somebody got hurt 3. There is no evidence in the available records showing the applicant was awarded the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000822
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, correction of the FSM's military records to show he: a. completed 20 qualifying years of military service for retired pay; b. requested and was approved for retirement at age 60; and c. elected to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) with his spouse as beneficiary. The applicant provides copies of: * FSM's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000822
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, correction of the FSM's military records to show he: a. completed 20 qualifying years of military service for retired pay; b. requested and was approved for retirement at age 60; and c. elected to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) with his spouse as beneficiary. The applicant provides copies of: * FSM's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000824
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 August 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140000824 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. However, the evidence of record shows that, for whatever reason, he only transferred the benefits to his wife; he did not transfer any educational benefits in the TEB online database to either of his daughters. He has not provided sufficient evidence to show he added all of his eligible dependent's into the TEB database prior to or at the time of retirement and allocated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000824
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 August 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140000824 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. However, the evidence of record shows that, for whatever reason, he only transferred the benefits to his wife; he did not transfer any educational benefits in the TEB online database to either of his daughters. He has not provided sufficient evidence to show he added all of his eligible dependent's into the TEB database prior to or at the time of retirement and allocated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000826
The applicant provides: * request for exception to policy, dated 23 October 2013 * duplicate DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record Under the Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552) * notification of exception to policy request determination, dated 19 December 2013 * request for relief from recoupment of incentive, dated 19 December 2013 * Army National Guard (ARNG) Personnel Intranet information CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. On 23 October 2013, the NGB notified...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000829
BOARD DATE: 28 August 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140000829 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 20 May 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his petition for an upgrade of his discharge. There is no evidence indicating the applicant was less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed their military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000831
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show he is authorized to retain payments for his Enlisted Affiliation Bonus (EAFB), Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (PSEB), and Reenlistment Bonus (REB). The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show he is authorized to retain payments for his EAFB, PSEB, and his REB because he relied on the expertise of his career counselors for determining his eligibility for these bonuses. Rather, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000832
The applicant provides copies of responses from the IAARNG and National Guard Bureau (NGB) concerning his request for an exception to policy to retain his SLRP incentives, a transfer order, a statement from the retention noncommissioned officer (NCO), SLRP Addendum, and two counseling forms indicating that recoupment would not be affected. The initial notification of recoupment action is not present in the available records; however, on 1 November 2013 the NGB notified the applicant that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000835
The applicant requests removal of the DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) for the period ending 11 March 2013 currently filed in his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File) or transfer to the restricted folder. Appendix B (Documents Authorized for Filing in the AMHRR and/or Interactive Personnel Electronics Records Management System), Table B-1 (Authorized Documents), shows the DA Form 1059 is filed in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000836
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 applicant's records for evidence of inappropriate changes or elimination of a diagnosis of the MH...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000838
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 February 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140000838 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the applicants record to determine if any MH condition was unfitting.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000840
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, correction of the FSM's record to show she filed a claim for a survivor benefit annuity on the day following the FSM's death and payment of unpaid benefits from that date. She only got her identification card in 2003 when she was advised of her benefits by the Army National Guard (ARNG) at which time the FSM's military records still showed him as alive and married to his former spouse. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000841
The applicant provides hospital medical records. Her BCT Soldier in Training Performance Records state: a. Paragraph 3-40 (Systemic disease) of Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness) states a cause for referral to an medical evaluation board (MEB) is exertional rhabdomyolysis.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000842.
The applicant provides photocopies of two pictures of an individual and VAMC radiology reports. There is no documentation in his military records and he did not provide any evidence that indicates he was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was treated for a combat-related wound. Therefore, in the absence of such evidence, the documentation provided, which does not show he was wounded as a result of hostile actions, is insufficient evidence on which to base awarding him the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000845
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. On 14 June 1978, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. On 1 May 1986, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000845
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. On 14 June 1978, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. On 1 May 1986, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000846
The advisory opinion notes that there is no record of an RNISP agreement submission for the period 20 April 2012 to 19 April 2015 in the applicant's master military pay file. The evidence of record shows the applicant was eligible to execute a 1-year RNISP agreement for $5,000.00 per year effective 20 April 2013. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing he executed an RNISP contract in the amount of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000846
The advisory opinion notes that there is no record of an RNISP agreement submission for the period 20 April 2012 to 19 April 2015 in the applicant's master military pay file. The evidence of record shows the applicant was eligible to execute a 1-year RNISP agreement for $5,000.00 per year effective 20 April 2013. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing he executed an RNISP contract in the amount of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000849
Counsel states: * the applicant did not receive an officer evaluation report (OER) from 30 July 2010 until the filing of this application * the non-filing of an OER by the applicant's chain of command during the promotion board time frame caused him to be non-selected for promotion to CPT * the applicant's non-selection for promotion to CPT was in error and unjust given his service history * around 1 January 2011, he returned from overseas and began contacting his unit requesting to return...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000850
b. correction of her DA Form 3947 (Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Proceedings), dated 22 April 1991, and her DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings), dated 27 March 1995, to list her snapping left hip, musculoskeletal strain of left pelvis, sciatic injuries, back injuries, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). The MEB referred her to a PEB for this condition and the PEB determined she was fit for duty. If and when identified,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000851
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000852
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. The SRP concluded that at the time of placement on the Temporary Disability Retired List, the Veterans Affairs examination supported the MEB and PEB diagnoses of depression.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000853
The separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 due to unfitness with the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) in effect at the time provides in: a. paragraph 3-7 that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000854
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his home of record (HOR) as Texas. The applicant contended that his HOR should be changed from Washington to Texas because he had been working, paying taxes, and attending college in Texas; however, he started the process to enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces in Texas and he completed the process in Spokane, Washington because he did not have his high school transcripts and he didn't want to miss the earliest available training...