ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008257
On 1 March 1978, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed that he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 12 March 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for a discharge upgrade. The applicant was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of chapter 10, Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008260
His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) shows his first and middle names as W____ F____. His DD Form 214 shows his first and middle names as W____ F____. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his first and middle names as F____ W____.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008261
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge under honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008265
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides: a. The evidence shows that the FSMs records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the ARBA CMD administratively correct the records of the former service member concerned by: * awarding him the Bronze Star Medal based upon award of the Combat Infantryman Badge for service in World War II from 4 October 1943 to 2 September 1945 * adding to item 33 of the FSM's WD AGO...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008269
He was diagnosed with lumbar radiculopathy (radicular pain in the low back and legs) at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in 1993, but the condition was not rated by the medical evaluation board (MEB) or physical evaluation board (PEB). No other medical conditions were diagnosed or deemed medically unacceptable by the MEB and there is no evidence of record that he was diagnosed with other medical conditions. No other conditions were rated by the PEB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008270
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140008270 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Discharge) to show the date he departed Hiroshima, Japan. The applicant states he wants to have his WD AGO Form 53-55 corrected to show he served 2 months during the occupation of Kuri-Hiroshima from 6 October 1945 to 7 December 1945. a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008272
The FSM's military records are not available for review. Therefore, he is authorized award of the Prisoner of War Medal and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. posthumously awarding the FSM the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in South Korea between 3 November 1951 and 18 August 1953, b. posthumously awarding the FSM the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008273
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the AGCM was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for the first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008274
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release from Active Duty) to show his last name as "S_____T" instead of "S_____D." 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. Item 1 (Name Last, First, Middle) of the applicant's DD Form 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008278
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The CG stated the action was based on two referred Officer Evaluation Reports (OERs) for the periods 21 July 2010 to 9 May 2011 and 18 May 2011 to 7 February 2012 that were filed in his Official Military Personnel File. After considering all matters in the applicant's case, to include his rebuttal statement, his chain of command recommended his elimination from the Army prior to the expiration of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008280
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). DFAS records show the applicant served in Afghanistan from 22 April 2002 to 4 October 2002, a period of 5 months and 13 days. Her service in Afghanistan between 22 April 2002 and 4 October 2002 qualifies her for the Afghanistan Campaign Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008282
His DD Form 214 with an effective date of 1 April 1971 shows his grade as CW2 with a DOR of 2 June 1970. He did not provide a DD Form 214 with his application. His NGB Form 22 with an effective date of 18 July 1979, DA Form 67-7, and his orders for discharge, dated 29 June 1982, identify him as a CW3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008284
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. In a continuation of a response to a counseling received on 10 September 2012, recorded on a DA Form 4856, the applicant describes a conversation between him and the new DCO, occurring on or about 23 August 2012, which began with a discussion of the senior NCO's email, and went on to general review of the applicant's leadership style, as described by the two previous DCO's and informal interviews of team members done by the new DCO. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008285
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant served in three campaigns and is authorized to wear three 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 214 the Vietnam Service Medal * Adding to his DD Form 214 the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008288
The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of 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,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008289
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Government of Kuwait (KLM-KU). His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * Army Service Ribbon * Army Lapel Button * National Defense Service Medal * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) * Overseas Service Ribbon * Army Good Conduct Medal * Army Achievement Medal * Kuwait Liberation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008290
The applicant requests correction of the former service member's (FSM) date of death and award of Survivor Benefits Plan (SBP). Her divorce decree included a provision for her receipt of benefits under the Uniformed Services Former Spouse's Protection Act (USFSPA), which she has not received. The SBP provided that military members on active duty could elect to have their retired pay (emphasis added) reduced to provide for an annuity after death to surviving dependents.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008291
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 that there should be no change to the applicant's disability and retirement determination. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP determined that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008292
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. 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 evidence in record is without sufficient evidence to support claim for an increased rating.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008292
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. 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 evidence in record is without sufficient evidence to support claim for an increased rating.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008294
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 5 (Last Name - First Name - Middle Name) of the applicant's DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract - Armed Forces of the United States) shows the applicant's name as "M_____, W______ J_." _______ _ _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 | 20140008306
The applicant requests retroactive board certification pay (BCP) for the period 1 January 2006 to 31 March 2013. Requests for BCP are initiated by the officer through the supporting HR office. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing the applicant applied for and was authorized payment of BCP for the period 1 January 2006 to 31 March 2013 utilizing an HPPED or MSP date of 20 May 1995 for the correct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008310
The applicant requests reconsideration of her request for correction of Part IVc (Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT)) of her DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the period 4 February 2008 through 3 February 2009, to show she passed her APFT. The OER in question shows the applicant failed record APFT's on 14 May 2008 and 14 November 2008 as stated in the contested OER. However, this document bears an illegible signature and no signature block and she provided no corroborating...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008311
Most, if not all of the applicant's medical records during his active duty service, with the exception of those provided by counsel, are not available for review with this case. There is no evidence in his service records and counsel provides insufficient evidence to show that at the time of his release from active duty the medical authorities at Fort Carson MEDDAC found him physically unfit to perform the duties require of his grade and MOS. At the time of his release from active duty,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008312
The applicant requests approval to transfer the remaining balance of his educational benefits to his dependents under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. A Soldier must have at least 6 years of eligible service in order to transfer educational benefits to a spouse and at least 10 years of eligible service to transfer to eligible children. On 22 June 2009, DOD established the criteria for eligibility and transfer of unused educational benefits to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008315
The applicant provides copies of: * DD Form 214 * DA Form 5500 (Body Fat Content Worksheet) dated 23 March 2010 * DA Form 705 (Army Physical Fitness Test Scorecard) dated 7 September 2010 * DA Form 705, dated 29 October 2010 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. However, his DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged on 6 January 2011, under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-200, paragraph 13-2e, for physical standards. The SPD code of JFT was the appropriate code for the applicant based upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008330
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. In accordance with Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records is not empowered to set aside a conviction. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the applicant's discharge appropriately characterizes the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008350
The applicant requests an upgrade of his dishonorable discharge (DD) to an honorable discharge (HD). 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. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the applicant's rights were protected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008351
There is no evidence he requested an upgrade of his discharge from the Army Discharge Review Board. The available evidence clearly shows the separation authority approved the applicant's separation with issuance of a general discharge, but his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged UOTHC. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. re-issuing the applicant's DD Form 214 showing the characterization of service as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008354
His service record shows he was absent without leave (AWOL) from 2 April 1968 to 30 October 1969. b. Paragraph 3-7b states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. He was also AWOL from 3 to 7 March 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008358
On 12 May 2011, a board of officers convened and found the applicant: * received advanced educational assistance in the form of ROTC scholarship monies from the U.S. Government in the amount of $135,733.23 that continued to be a valid debt * by his own admittance, failed to complete the requirements of a valid ROTC cadet contract by making pervasive, unwanted sexual comments and advances towards subordinate females within the battalion * displayed moral turpitude through the use of obscene,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008362
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). c. Thus, the events that the applicant experienced in SWA and that he offers in support of his request for CRSC fail to demonstrate a direct connection to combat or combat-related operations. The VA granted the applicant service connection for his PTSD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008363
Counsel states: * the applicant served honorably for over 31 months * she was twice promoted and received numerous awards * she received improper medical treatment from Army medical providers for an injury that occurred while on active duty and as a result was unable to perform her duties as a Soldier * despite comments from the physical therapist attesting to the applicant's pain and weakness limitations, no Army doctor recommended an arthroscopic procedure for a potential SLAP (Superior...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008364
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Bosnia and to: a. add in item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized): * Driver and Mechanics Badge * Army Achievement Medal (AAM) * North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal * his certificates of achievement * any missing awards he may be authorized b. show in item 14 (Military Education)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008366
The applicant requests correction of item 11 (Primary Specialty) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his primary military occupational specialty (PMOS) as 88M (Motor Transport Operator) vice 68K (Medical Laboratory Specialist). Item 5 (Specialty/MOS Code) of this form shows the entry "68W" and item 14 (Comments) shows the entry "Soldier has completed both phase I and II of the 88M MOS Qualification course and can be awarded the MOS 88M." The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008366
The applicant requests correction of item 11 (Primary Specialty) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his primary military occupational specialty (PMOS) as 88M (Motor Transport Operator) vice 68K (Medical Laboratory Specialist). The applicant provides: * 2 DD Forms 214 * his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * his Honorable Discharge Certificate * a Certificate of Training for Motor Transport...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008373
IN THE CASE OF BOARD DATE: 29 July 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140008373 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant was requesting payment of a 2-year POSP contract at $15,000/year for her initial 3 years on active duty commencing on 13 July 2011. The AMEDD Special Pay Branch stated the probable assumption was that the applicant believed her HPSP contract prohibited the POSP contract and that with proper contract execution the applicant was eligible for the 2-year POSP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008374
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: The applicant requests an exception to policy to transfer educational benefits under the Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to eligible dependents. On 22 June 2009, DOD established the criteria for eligibility and transfer of unused educational benefits to eligible family members. A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008375
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His military records show he served in the Army for almost 2 years with the first name of "Rodgie." 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 to show his year of birth as 1943 as it appears on his birth certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008377
The applicant provides: * DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Evaluation Report (NCOER)) for the rating period 1 August 2011 through 31 July 2012 * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), dated 13 February 2013 * Certificate for award of the Army Commendation Medal, dated 19 February 2013 * Orders Number 335-0313, dated 30 November 2012 * Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence to show the applicant was recommended for the E-6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008380
The company commander stated the applicant received an Article 15 for changing his sick call slip disposition to show his duty status as sick-in-quarters for 24 hours, striking another Soldier with his fist, missing prime-time training, being insubordinate, and failing to be at his appointed place of duty on three occasions. His DD Form 214 shows he was honorably discharged on 16 October 1991 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 16-5b, by reason of a locally-imposed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008382
A review of the applicant's military personnel record failed to reveal a DD Form 458 (Charge Sheet) or a copy of the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 (Discharge for the Good of the Service). The applicant contends that his under other than honorable conditions discharge should be upgraded because he was either misrepresented or had no representation during the discharge process, he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008383
In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards 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 who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health professional representing a civilian...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008384
The applicant states: * she remarried and would like her name changed in her record to reflect her legal name * she applied for this change in 2011; however, her records were unavailable because they were signed out to another agency * her service record shows her name as TJD-S, but her current name is TJZ 3. The evidence of record shows the applicant's name was TJD-S at the time she was retired on 31 August 1994. This Record of Proceedings will be filed in her Official Military Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008387
However, the board determined that the reason and authority for his discharge should be changed from Army Regulation 635-212 to Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-33b(2) misconduct, an established pattern for shirking. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The records show the applicant was 21 years and 4 months of age at the time of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008389
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. A DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 1 December 1992, shows the applicant requested separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 7 (Defective Enlistments and Inductions), paragraph 7-16, based on defective enlistment or unfulfilled enlistment agreement. The applicant contends the authority and narrative reason for her discharge should be changed to a hardship discharge or medical discharge because she enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008393
The applicant requests his general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of paragraph 5-31h(2), Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) by reason of "Expeditious-Failure to maintain acceptable standards for retention." There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008396
He requests correction of his military records to show he served under the name of L-- E------ F-----. However, his records show he enlisted and served under the name of R---- E------ L-- F-----. __________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 | 20140008397
The evidence shows the request for ETP to retain the NPSEB was denied for the following reasons: * the applicant had nine or more periods of unsatisfactory service * he did not complete MOS training within the required time * he was not serving in the MOS for which he contracted 4. The evidence of record also shows: a. the applicant's attendance record was corrected in 2011 to show his unexcused absences in 2010 were excused; b. the 24-month training requirement violation was approved by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008403
The applicant provides copies of the following: * DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing Armed Forces of the United States) * Guard Annex (Enlistment/Reenlistment Agreement ARNG Service Requirements and Methods of Fulfillment) * Annex S to DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States) SLRP Addendum ARNG of the United States * National Student Loan Data System Financial Aid Review * DD Form 2475 (Department of Defense Educational Loan...