ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007497
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general under honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge and amendment of his narrative reason for separation. With regard to the narrative reason for discharge, the board determined the regulations in effect at the time of their review listed the narrative reason for discharge as "misconduct" as opposed to "misconduct commission of a serious offense" and voted to change the narrative reason on his DD Form 214. The applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007498
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and the Vietnam Service Medal. The applicant served in four campaigns in Vietnam and is entitled to wear four bronze service stars on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and to have them added to his DD Form 214. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007499
Department of Defense (DOD) guidance on CRSC states a combat-related disability is a disability with an assigned medical diagnosis code from the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities that was incurred: a. as a direct result of armed conflict; b. while engaged in hazardous service; c. in the performance of duty under conditions simulating war; or d. through an instrumentality of war. The evidence of record does not show nor has the applicant provided evidence showing an error in the CRSC...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007500
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 his social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-XX05 instead of XXX-XX-XX50. His DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 27 October 1966, shows his SSN as XXX-XX-XX05.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007501
His DD Form 214 also shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) * Vietnam Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Two overseas service bars 8. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 21 March 1966 through 20 March 1969 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007502
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting the spelling of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007504
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) to show his social security number (SSN) as "236-XX-XXXX" instead of "968-XX-XXXX." As a result, upon his discharge, his TIN was recorded in item 3 of his DD Form 214 as "968-XX-XXXX"; however, his SSN was not recorded on the DD Form 214. However, based on the evidence of record and the evidence he submitted, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 in item 27 only to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007508
The applicant requests his home of record (HOR) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed to Texas. Upon being medically discharged from active duty, his HOR on his DD Form 214 was listed as Ohio. The evidence of record confirms that the applicants HOR at the time of his enlistment in the RA was Ashtabula, OH.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007509
On 5 December 2012, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct - commission of a serious offense. Subsequent to his acknowledgement, the applicant's immediate commander initiated separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct. The applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007510
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he was eligible for the Enlisted Loan Repayment Program (ELRP) when he reenlisted on 24 September 2010. An ELRP Addendum, signed by the applicant and a service representative on 24 September 2010, shows the applicant acknowledged that he: * met ELRP eligibility criteria as a prior service applicant enlisting in UIC WQPEAA * was duty MOS qualified (DMOSQ) for the position for which he was enlisting * was enlisting for a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007513
The applicant states: * his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) does not show his service in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, after Hurricane Hugo * he never received the HSM 3. 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. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007515
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007516
The applicant provides: * Headquarters, CAARNG Memorandum, subject: Request for Documentation Supporting Applicant's Incentive * ITF Bonus Audit Form * Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) CAARNG Orders 211-1027 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) ARNG Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) Guidance for Fiscal Year 2007 * personal statement CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. An ITF Bonus Audit Form, dated 3 April 2013, shows he was not eligible to receive payment for a $10,000 OAB due to absence of an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007519
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and that he be awarded the Combat Action Badge (CAB). He departed Vietnam on 28 October 1978 for assignment to Fort Sill where he remained until he was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on 11 June 1969 due to the expiration of his term of service. The applicant provided a BSM Citation showing he was awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007520
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show the last four digits of his Social Security Number (SSN) are 6962. 2. 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 applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application will...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007522
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 separation determination. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007523
The applicant requests correction of his social security number (SSN) shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), and DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214). However, a copy of this Record of Proceedings will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File to clarify any questions concerning his SSN and the SSN listed on his DD Form 47. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007528
There are no available records for the applicant under either SSN. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence shows that the ARNG corrected the SSN listed on the applicant's NGB Form 22 for the period 18 August 1981 through 4 October 1983 to show XXX-XX-X366. __________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 | 20140007531
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the awards received by units serving in Vietnam. General orders awarded the unit to which he was assigned while in Vietnam the Meritorious Unit Commendation and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show these unit awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007535
The applicant states the FSM sustained a concussion injury while serving in combat in France in December 1944. There are no documents in the reconstructed NPRC record that indicate the FSM was ever recommended for or awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty. Accordingly, items 32 and 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 should be corrected at this time to reflect these campaigns and awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007536
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests Item 6 (Organization) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, Honorable Discharge) with a date of separation of 28 October 1945 be corrected to show he served in Battery C, 991st Field Artillery Battalion. His Honorable Discharge Certificate shows his unit of assignment as Battery A, 559th Field Artillery Battalion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007538
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Although he provides a copy of his social security card, the evidence of record shows, throughout his term of military service, his SSN consistently appeared as 432-XX-XXXX on almost every document in his available service personnel record. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007541
The letter stated an audit of military personnel records failed to produce any evidence of his discharge or separation from military service. His record is void of any evidence that shows he responded to the letter, contacted the RSD, or reported to the nearest military installation. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged on 20 April 1990 in the rank of private under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, misconduct - commission of a serious offense -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007545
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 April 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140007545 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He was awarded military occupational specialty (MOS) 11C (Infantry Indirect Fire Crewman) after completion of advanced individual training (AIT) as noted on his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record). Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 shows he was assigned to Fort Benning, GA, for basic combat training from on or about 25 January 1966 to 1 April 1966.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007546
The applicant, the son of a former service member (FSM), requests the FSM be awarded the Purple Heart for injuries received in combat during World War II (WWII). The FSM's military records are not available for review. While the FSM was granted service-connection for disabilities incurred as a result of his service during WWII, the applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted and the available evidence of record that the FSMs injuries were the result of hostile action and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007551
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; the physical evaluation board (PEB) fitness determination; if unfitting, whether the provisions of VASRD, section 4.129, were applicable; and a disability rating recommendation in accordance with VASRD,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007552
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Army of Occupation Medal is awarded for service for 30 consecutive days at a normal post of duty (as contrasted to inspector, visitor, courier, escort, passenger, temporary duty, or detached service). However, the criteria for award of the Army of Occupation Medal (Berlin) requires a service member to serve at least 30 consecutive days in Berlin...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007554
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 and 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995, and 11 September 2001 and a date to be determined. There is no evidence of record that shows the FSM had an Active Army status on or after 1 August 1981.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007555
He states he did not have a physical disability board. e. Civilian medical records showing he was diagnosed with bulging discs in his back on 17 August 2010 and with hypertension on or about 31 December 2010. f. VA medical records showing he has been seen by VA medical professionals for several conditions subsequent to his discharge from the ALARNG. The available records do not show evidence of any medical condition that significantly impaired the applicant's physical disability to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007558
The applicant requests removal of the bad conduct discharge from his military records. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted. Therefore, the applicant's service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007559
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 December 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140007559 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM (1st Award) and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all appropriate Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be amended by: a. deleting the VSM from his DD Form 214; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 31 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007560
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 or elimination of diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the Disability Evaluation System (DES) and found none. The SRP noted that the Veterans Affairs compensation and pension examiner...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007562
g. On 12 September 2009, the U.S. Army Cadet Command (USACC) disapproved her request because contracting standards were not met by failing the APFT for the Spring and Fall 2008 semesters. He stated the reasons for disapproval were: * contracting standards were not met by failing the APFT for both the Spring and Fall 2008 semesters, which led to suspension of benefits for the Fall 2008 semester * no medical documentation was produced to show any medical issues before March 2009 that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007565
The applicant requests correction of his military records by upgrading his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to honorable. However, his DD Form 214 shows that he was administratively discharged on 24 September 1985, under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110020309 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007568
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correct of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * his foreign service in Panama in 1989 * his foreign service in Southwest Asia in 1991 * his foreign service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) in 2003 * the combat patches (properly known as shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service (SSI-FWTS)) he received for each of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007569
c. A Soldier may only transfer benefits to eligible family members. On 22 June 2009, DOD established the criteria for eligibility and transfer of unused educational benefits to eligible family members. The applicant was eligible to transfer her educational benefits to her family members under the TEB provision of the Post 9/11 GI Bill prior to retirement; but there is no evidence she did so.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007579
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. A copy of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15 (UCMJ)) from his previous Board case shows that on 13 June 2011, the applicant, then a SGT/E-5, received nonjudicial punishment (NJP) for falsely reporting on or about 30 March 2011 that he had all of his TA-50 (Army-issued individual equipment). A review of his record revealed only one document containing negative "marks," which is an NCOER for the period 1 August 2010...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007583
The applicant requests correction of his discharge under other than honorable conditions from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) to show he was honorably discharged by reason of physical disability. Although the applicant contends he should have been honorably discharged by reason of physical disability, there is no evidence of record and he provided no evidence which shows he was unable to perform his military duties at the time of his discharge from the USAR on 18 July 2012. The evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007584
On 28 May 1998, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13 by reason of personality disorder and directed the applicant be issued an entry level separation (uncharacterized). An uncharacterized separation is an entry-level separation. The evidence of record indicates the applicant was diagnosed with a personality disorder presumably by competent military medical authorities during training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007585
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 December 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140007585 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. However, the applicant's record contains a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) that shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 13 May 1983 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlistee Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007586
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he is eligible to transfer his education benefits to his dependents under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill prior to his transfer to the Retired Reserve. Service members who separate, retire, transfer to the Reserve, or who are discharged on or prior to 1 August 2009 are not eligible to elect transferability. Accordingly, the applicant was not eligible to transfer his benefits and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007596
In May 2011, a PEB found the FSM unfit to continue military service and opined that his condition neither occurred nor was aggravated by active duty service. The condition of ALS. Consequently, although FSM's medical condition of ALS was considered unfit, it was considered unfit by reason of physical disability neither incurred nor aggravated during any period of service while he was entitled to basic pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007599
When he executed his contract the POC informed him he would have to submit a request to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to request his contract be effective on 31 August 2013, the date the contract should have been initiated. The applicant provides: * Orders Number A-03-304222, dated 20 March 2013 * Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree, dated 11 May 2013 * License of Veterinary Medicine (certificate and license), dated 11 June 2013 * Certificate of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007600
A DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing - Armed Forces of the United States) completed when he enlisted shows in item 32a (Specific Option/Program Enlisted for) he enlisted for 4 years and 21 weeks and training in MOS 13F (Fire Support Specialist). His record shows he served in that MOS throughout his service in the RA. The evidence of record supports the applicant's request to be paid his enlistment bonus.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007601
The evidence of record shows that he completed his training as a cryptologic linguist in Pashto, a language in the Persian-Iranian family of languages. The evidence indicates that he was denied payment for the NPSEB because he did not complete his training within 24 months of his enlistment. As a result, the Board recommends that the State Army National Guard records and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he was granted an exception to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007603
His service record is void of evidence which shows he was awarded a second award of the Army Commendation Medal. The applicant's service record does not show he was disqualified from receiving the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 26 September 1968 through 11 September 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 26...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007608
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 he entered active duty in 1968, not 1969. _______ _ _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 | 20140007612
The available evidence shows the applicant made the following deployments: * SWA 19900912 19910407 * Qatar 20071109 20071205 * Qatar 20090114 20090219 * Afghanistan 20090220 20090406 * Qatar 20090407 20090425 * Qatar 20090718 - 20090904 4. While his assignment to Germany was not a deployment and not authorized for entry as a deployment, the remaining deployments should be corrected by deleting the following entries from item 18 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007613
The advisory official states: a. a review of supporting documentation and available special pay and finance data indicates the applicant's BCP was paid through 31 January 2012, restarted on 1 March 2013, with current expiration on 31 January 2022. b. there is no record of submission, authorization, or payment of BCP for the missing period of 1 February 2012 to 28 February 2013. c. the applicant is eligible to receive BCP for the period 1 February 2012 through 28 February 2013. d. utilize a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007618
The applicant requests removal of the entry "SEPARATION PAY -- $41,170.14" from his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The commander advised the applicant that he was being considered for separation from the Army under the provisions of chapter 9 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) for alcohol or drug abuse rehabilitation failure. Chapter 9 contains the authority and outlines the procedures for discharging...