ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007619
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140007619 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge c. Court-martial convictions stand as adjudged or modified by appeal through the judicial process. Accordingly, his sentence was not disproportionate to the offenses for which he was convicted and he has failed to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007620
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicants service medical records were not available for review. The applicant contends his military records should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart based on an injury he sustained while setting up camp in the RVN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007621
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. On 25 January 1983, the appropriate authority (a major general) approved his request for discharge and directed the applicant be given an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Chapter 10 provides that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the good of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007624
The applicant requests correction of item 23a (Specialty Number and Title) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show 9666 Intelligence Research Officer instead of 9300 Military Intelligence Officer. The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show his specialty as 9666 Military Research Officer was carefully considered. His primary specialty is recorded as 9300 Military Intelligence Officer.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007625
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his military records to show two awards of the Purple Heart and entitlement to veterans' benefits. There are no orders in his records awarding him the Purple Heart and there is no medical evidence showing he was wounded as a result of hostile action. His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) does not show award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007626
However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions for unfitness on 2 March 1961 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness) and assigned a separation program number of 28F (established pattern for showing dishonorable failure to pay just debts). Each request is individually considered based on the evidence presented. Without the discharge packet to consider, it is presumed the authority and reason for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007628
PTSD was not a medical condition until 1980, nine years after his separation from the service. In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical considerations and mitigating factors when taking action on applications from former service members administratively discharged UOTHC and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007633
Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time, established the policies and procedures for completion and distribution of the DD Form 214. Army Regulation 635-200 further states, in pertinent part, that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The evidence of record shows the applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 11,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007635
CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP agreed that the PEB's coding approach (with the recommended application of VASRD, section 4.129, was appropriate to the applicant's TDRL entry and found no rationale for recommending separately ratable conditions at the time of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007636
His record includes a letter from the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, St. Louis, MO, dated 13 March 1991, which issued him a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) amending his DD Form 214 to show "533-XX-XXXX." With respect to the DOB, the evidence indicates an administrative error was made when recording the applicant's DOB. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007638
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 agreed there did not appear to be a preponderance of evidence to support a change in the unfitting diagnosis. Discussion then focused on the issue of the disability rating at the time of removal from the TDRL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007639
These documents include: * Authorization for Release of Information for Military Records, dated 29 September 2012 * Standard Form (SF) 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records), dated 18 October 2012 * Memorandum, issued by HRC dated 3 December 2012 which states HRC's "search for records came up negative for the above named veterans" [applicant's] * Memorandum issued by HRC, on 20 November 2014, stating the applicant's "DD Form 214 and other Military Personnel Records were not found at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007640
The SRP considered the appropriateness of changes in the MH diagnoses, the physical evaluation board (PEB) fitness determination, if unfitting, whether the provisions of the Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) Section 4.129 were applicable, and a disability rating recommendation in accordance with VASRD Section 4.130. The PEB adjudicated the applicant for the diagnosis of MDD with associated anxiety requiring medication at the Temporary Disability retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007642
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. After a comprehensive review of the case, the SRP recommended by unanimous vote that the applicants prior determination be modified to reflect a TDRL rating of 50 percent rather than 30 percent for her PTSD condition, and no change to her prior permanent rating of 30 percent for the PTSD condition. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007643
The applicant's Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) Case Report and Directive, dated 14 July 1978, states: "Applicant's files are incomplete. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records), paragraph 2-2c, states the ABCMR will decide cases on the evidence of record. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base correction of his DD Form 214 to show his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007646
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 December 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140007646 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his second Bronze Star Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) with an effective date of 14 December 1970. 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: a. deleting the Bronze Star Medal and Vietnam Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007647
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD). On 14 November 1995, his commander informed the applicant he was initiating action to separate him for unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 13-2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007648
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 was advised by consulting counsel of the basis for the contemplated separation action for misconduct, the type of discharge she could receive, the possible effects of this discharge, and the procedures and rights available to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007651
The program provided for the separation of Soldiers whose acceptability, performance of duty, and/or potential for continued effective service fell below the standards required for retention in the Army. At the time of the applicant's service, these provisions were incorporated in Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-31. The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge and claims that his command let him down by not giving him a chance to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007652
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. He also had a responsibility to ensure that his absences were excused and he has not provided evidence to show that such was the case. _______ _ 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 | 20140007653
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate. In the absence of evidence showing error or injustice in the separation authority's decision, there is an insufficient basis upon which to upgrade his discharge to an HD or a GD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007654
The applicant does not provide any evidence. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged in the rank/grade of private/E-1 as a result of court-martial in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations), chapter 3, with a bad conduct discharge. Therefore, clemency in the form of an honorable or general discharge is not warranted in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007655
He further acknowledged he could request an upgrade of a discharge which was less than honorable by making application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or ABCMR; however, the act by either board did not imply that his discharge would be upgraded. The separation authority could direct a general discharge if such a discharge was merited by the Soldier's overall record. It appears that based on his overall record it was directed he receive a general discharge, as the characterization...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007657
He acknowledged that: * he could request discharge for the good of the service because a charge had been preferred against him under the UCMJ that authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge * he was guilty of the charge against him or a lesser-included offense therein contained that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge * under no circumstances did he desire further rehabilitation for he had no desire to perform further military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007664
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Service), ending on 26 August 1949, to show his foreign service in Korea. The applicant states, in effect, he completed one year of foreign service in Korea but it is not listed on his WD AGO Form 53. __________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 | 20140007666
The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the Disability Evaluation System (DES). The core issue in this case was the identification of the correct MH diagnosis that determined if the MH condition was considered a disability; followed by a fitness determination. The SRP discovered that the preponderance of evidence most accurately depicted the applicant's MH diagnosis as anxiety disorder not otherwise...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007669
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's charge with respect to the applicant's MH conditions referred for review that were determined to be not unfitting by the PEB was an assessment of the appropriateness of the PEB fitness adjudication. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007675
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, section 4.130. The SRP noted that while the PEB had placed the applicant on the TDRL, application of VASRD, section 4.129, required a minimum disability rating of 50 percent with re-evaluation. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007692
The applicant, the brother of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests that the FSM be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) based on award of the CIB. The Awards and Decorations Branch stated, in effect, that they were unable to verify the FSM's entitlement to the CIB and an additional award of the BSM based on award of the CIB without official documentation showing he had been assigned to an infantry unit performing infantry duties. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007694
The applicant requests that his awards of the Iraq Campaign Medal and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). He served during a qualifying period for awards of the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars, GWOTSM, OSR, and the NDSM and is entitled to have those awards added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007695
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending on 8 May 1992 by removing a Meritorious Unit Commendation and showing award of: * Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) * Excellence in Competition Badge, Bronze, Rifle * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) 2. The period of service used to award the AGCM cannot be used toward the ARCAM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007697
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show he made a Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) election for spouse coverage. Three options are available: (A) elect to decline enrollment and choose at age 60 whether to start SBP participation; (B) elect that a beneficiary receive an annuity if they die before age 60 but delay payment of it until the date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007698
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 applicant's MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). The SRP agreed that the record in evidence best supported the 50 percent rating and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007699
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, the case file should be reviewed in accordance with the Secretary of Defense directive for a comprehensive review of members who were referred for a disability evaluation between 11 September 2001 and 30 April 2012 and whose MH diagnosis was changed during that process. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007700
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 further determined that no MH diagnoses were changed to the applicant's possible disadvantage in the disability evaluation process. The SRP reviewed the applicants record of evidence and noted the personality disorder was determined not to be a medical disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007703
The applicant states he is a combat infantry veteran and there is no CIB listed on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). His records do not contain orders awarding him the CIB or any evidence that he participated in active ground combat. In the absence of documentary evidence that conclusively shows he actively participated in ground combat with his infantry unit, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis for granting the applicant's requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007704
The applicant requests correction of item 23 (Specialty Number and Title) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United Report of Separation or Discharge). The applicant provides: * Separation Order * Amendment Order * DD Form 214 * EA Form 7 (Individual Training Record) * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant was initially trained in and awarded PMOS 11B1O on 1 December 1967 and for most of his military service this was the only MOS...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007705
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007707
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 June 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140007707 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 | 20140007708
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the 2nd digit of his Social Security Number (SSN) as "7" vice "8." His record contains an Honorable Discharge Certificate, which shows he was honorably discharged from the OHARNG on 18 June 1971 and lists the 2nd digit of his SSN as "7." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007710
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 27 April 1976 after consulting with counsel, he submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. ___________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 | 20140007712
The applicant requests an upgrade of her under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) she was issued shows she was discharged for the good of the service, in lieu of trial by a court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007721
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in item 38 (Record of Assignments) that he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 26 February 1964 through 8 February 1967 and adding this award to his DD Form 214. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007725
The applicant states, in effect, that he elected to have his PDMRA added to his active duty time and his PDMRA was incorrectly calculated as being only 1 day instead of 25 days which denied him additional active duty time, pay and allowances for 24 additional days of leave time, 24 retirement points, 24 days of Tri-care, and 24 days of TAMP benefits. Soldiers unable to utilize accrued PDMRA days during their current mobilization order may be voluntarily retained on active duty under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007725
The applicant states, in effect, that he elected to have his PDMRA added to his active duty time and his PDMRA was incorrectly calculated as being only 1 day instead of 25 days which denied him additional active duty time, pay and allowances for 24 additional days of leave time, 24 retirement points, 24 days of Tri-care, and 24 days of TAMP benefits. Soldiers unable to utilize accrued PDMRA days during their current mobilization order may be voluntarily retained on active duty under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007728
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System. The SRP agreed the evidence would not support that recommendation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007729
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 separation determination. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the MH...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007739
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. c. The Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. 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 the Vietnam Service Medal * adding to this DD Form 214 the: * Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007740
He provided a DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel), dated 5 January 2012, which shows he elected spouse-only coverage. He also provided a retiree account statement, effective 7 March 2012, which shows he had spouse-only SBP coverage. He provided a retiree account statement, effective 21 March 2014, which shows he had children-only SBP coverage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140007742
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and Overseas Service Ribbon. With regard to award of the Overseas Service Ribbon, the evidence of record does not show he met the criteria for award of the Overseas Service Ribbon during the period of his active duty service. 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 his period of service from 29...