ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000855
The separation authority approved his request for discharge and directed he receive an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence of record, other than his contention in his application to this Board, that he was struggling with alcohol and drug problems during the period of service under review. Records show he was AWOL for 76 days, from on or about 28 September to on or about 13 December 1974, at the time he returned to military control.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000857
On 1 July 2008, by letter, the VA notified the FSM's daughter, Melody, that a special review of the FSM's claims file was mandated by court. On 19 November 2013, by letter, DFAS notified the applicant that her claim for unpaid compensation from the FSM's military retired pay could not be paid due to the statute of limitations (Title 31, U.S. Code, section 3702). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000857
On 1 July 2008, by letter, the VA notified the FSM's daughter, Melody, that a special review of the FSM's claims file was mandated by court. On 19 November 2013, by letter, DFAS notified the applicant that her claim for unpaid compensation from the FSM's military retired pay could not be paid due to the statute of limitations (Title 31, U.S. Code, section 3702). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000857 (3)
On 1 July 2008, by letter, the VA notified the FSM's daughter, Melody, that a special review of the FSM's claims file was mandated by court. On 19 November 2013, by letter, DFAS notified the applicant that her claim for unpaid compensation from the FSM's military retired pay could not be paid due to the statute of limitations (Title 31, U.S. Code, section 3702). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000860
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his date of birth as 6 August 1953 vice 5 August 1953. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), created upon his entry on active duty, shows his DOB as 5 August 1953. Item 4 (DOB) of the DD Form 214 he was issued shows his DOB as 5 August 1953.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000861
The version in effect at the time of the applicant's discharge states the DA Form 20 along with all available documents in the official military personnel records were the source records for entries on the DD Form 214. Evidence of record shows he was already awarded one Meritorious Unit Commendation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Meritorious Unit Commendation,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000863
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant contends his discharge should be upgraded because he was young and ill-advised at the time of his service, he did not have legal counsel, and consideration was not given to his knee injury. The evidence of record confirms after just 6 months of active service he went AWOL and had almost 6 months of lost time at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000864
The applicant's immediate commander notified him that he intended to recommend his discharge from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-37 (Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP)), by reason of poor attitude, lack of self-discipline, and failure to demonstrate promotion potential. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000866
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 military service on 20 May 1970 and he completed 6 years of total military service. Thus, the evidence of record shows the applicant's NGB Form 22 correctly shows the date of enlistment (20 May 1970), the date he was discharged (11 November 1973), and both his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000867
When he arrived at Tripler Army Medical Center in August 2009, he negotiated his contract with the Army for a period of three years which included his MASP document. He diligently signed his MASP document yearly; however, he was deployed to Iraq in 2011 and had his spouse, LTC R__ S__, sign his MASP for him. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the applicant entered into a 1-year MASP contract for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000870
(4) The applicant provided a DA Form 2823 (Sworn Statement) concerning his injuries, that is, when the injuries occurred, the activities he was engaged in when he sustained the injuries, and the location where the injuries occurred. (2) The IO's findings are supported by a preponderance of the evidence and her conclusion that the applicant's injury was incurred as a result of an instrumentality of war was support by those findings. The orders stated the disability was not based on an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000874
The applicant's records show she enlisted in the VAARNG under the RFP enlistment option for 1 year on 10 August 2009. Applicants who are eligible for enlistment but cannot ship to their initial active duty for training (IADT) for more than 120 days after becoming eligible to enlist in the ARNG will contract in the Inactive National Guard (ING) and are assigned to the RFP of the Recruiting and Retention Command. She returned to the MEPS again on 2 June 2010 and she executed two Addenda: The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000875
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show his DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the rating period 29 May 2009 through 28 May 2010 was filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) prior to 8 January 2013, the date the Fiscal Year 2013 (FY13) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC), Army Promotion List (APL), Competitive Categories, Promotion Selection Board Selection Board convened. On 13 November 2013, his request for an SSB was denied based on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000880
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 February 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140000880 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING 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's first charge was to determine if any MH diagnoses were changed during the Disability Evaluation System (DES) process.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000883
The GWOTEM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who deployed abroad for service in Global War on Terrorism operations on or after 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to document his deployment to Kuwait in block 18. He was awarded the MSM for meritorious service from 1 November 1993 to 21 October 2003 but the award was not recorded on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000884
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 214 shows, on 29 September 1980, he was separated with a discharge under conditions other than honorable, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Discharges under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 are voluntary requests for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000885
The applicant, the former spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's records to show she made a deemed election for former spouse coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). On 17 December 2013, DFAS denied her application for SBP benefits because she had not filed a deemed election within 1 year of her divorce. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000885
The applicant, the former spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's records to show she made a deemed election for former spouse coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). On 17 December 2013, DFAS denied her application for SBP benefits because she had not filed a deemed election within 1 year of her divorce. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000887
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. There is no evidence of record nor did he submit any evidence that shows he was awarded the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14 and M-16). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000890
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending on 22 April 1972 to add the Bronze Star Medal, the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16), and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar (.45 caliber). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000891
Accordingly, on 18 May 1984, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 3, as a result of a court-martial with a bad conduct discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. As a result, clemency is not warranted in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000892
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 10 January 1992 to show his foreign service in support of Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. The evidence of record shows he served in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm from or about 1 January 1991 to on or about 19 May 1991. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000895
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. His DD Form 214 shows: * he was ordered to active duty for training on 31 October 1995 from the Army National Guard (ARNG) * he was released from active duty for training and discharged from the Reserve of the Army and returned to the ARNG * he completed 3 months and 2 days (92 days) of creditable active service *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000897
The applicant did not provide additional evidence. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Additionally, there is no evidence indicating he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000899
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 Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with "V" Device, the Air Medal (AM) (2nd and 3rd Awards), and the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star. The 57th Aviation Company was awarded the Valorous Unit Award, RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation by general orders during his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000900
On 25 February 1982, the separation authority approved his request for discharge 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 discharge and reduction to private/E-1. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000904
The separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 and directed that he be reduced to the lowest enlisted rank/grade and discharged under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000905
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Army Good Conduct Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * 1 Overseas Service Bar 5. For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar was authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000906
On 21 July 1987, he was notified by his immediate commander that he was initiating action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 9, with a General Discharge Certificate. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. The evidence of record shows he was referred to the ADAPCP after an alcohol-related domestic disturbance.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000907
The applicant states he served in Vietnam but his DD Form 214 does not show his Vietnam service medals or awards. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Vietnam from 4 October 1966 to 28 January 1967. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to item 26 of his DD Form 214 the: * Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000908
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his home of record (HOR) as Toledo, Ohio. The Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR) states the HOR is the place recorded as the home of the individual at the time of enlistment or induction. Correction of the HOR must be based on evidence that a bona fide error was made and the HOR as corrected must have been the actual home of the individual at the time of entry into the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000911
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * item 31 (Foreign Service) he served in the Republic of Vietnam from on or about 22 September 1966 to on or about 21 September 1967 * item 38 (Record of Assignments) he received all "excellent" ratings for conduct and efficiency and, during his period of service in the Republic of Vietnam, he was assigned to: * Company A, 3d Battalion, 22d...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000912
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 25 March 1992, the applicant was advised by his unit commander that he was initiating action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations-Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b for a pattern of misconduct. He acknowledged he understood that if he received General Discharge Certificate, he may apply to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or this Board for an upgrade of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000915
On 1 April 1992, he was notified by his unit commander that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for abuse of illegal drugs. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record shows the applicant was recommended for separation under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000915
On 1 April 1992, he was notified by his unit commander that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for abuse of illegal drugs. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record shows the applicant was recommended for separation under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000916
The applicant states he was awarded the Purple Heart but the award was not recorded on his DD Form 214. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these unit awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 19 September 1967 to 18 June 1969; and c. adding to his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000917
On 20 January 1995, the separation authority approved the discharge action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2) and directed the applicant be discharged and issued a General Discharge Certificate. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2), by reason of "Misconduct" with a characterization of service of general under honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000918
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000923
General Orders Number 1680, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Support Command, Saigon on 19 December 1969, awarded him the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service during the period September 1969 to January 1970. Neither his record nor the provided evidence shows he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal; therefore, there is no basis to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000931
The applicant requests, in effect, that the awards of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) and Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant served 4 months and 25 days of foreign service in Iraq/Kuwait and is entitled to have that service entered in item 12f of his DD Form 214. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000931
The applicant requests, in effect, that the awards of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) and Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant served 4 months and 25 days of foreign service in Iraq/Kuwait and is entitled to have that service entered in item 12f of his DD Form 214. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000933
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he held the permanent rank of PFC at the time of separation and the temporary rank of SP4/E-4. Unfortunately, there is no evidence in his records and he provides none of such promise. It is possible he performed the duties of a CPL during the stated period; however, in the absence of official orders or other documentary evidence confirming appointment or promotion to CPL, there is insufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show the rank he held on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000936
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 24 May 1943 instead of 25 May 1943. A thorough review of all documents contained in his available military personnel records, many of which bear his signature, shows his DOB consistently appears as 25 May 1943. The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his DOB as 25 May 1943 throughout his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000937
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she was honorably discharged for medical reasons instead of administratively discharged with uncharacterized service. c. She was recommended for separation under the provisions of chapter 11 (Failure to Adapt) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) because of her demonstrated lack of motivation and her expressed desire to leave...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000939
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. However, the available evidence includes a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that contains the authority and reason for his discharge, which shows he was discharged on 18 March 1986 under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000940
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The applicant elaborated on a highly stressful incident (she witnessed the death of her boyfriend) that occurred while she was deployed to Iraq. The evidence in the DES record showed a diagnosis of depression.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000942
In February 2011, he reenlisted for another 6 years. The applicant provides an SLRP Addendum, dated 12 March 2005, wherein it shows, in part, he was reenlisting in the USAR for a period of 6 years to serve in MOS 44B, an MOS for which he was qualified, for the SLRP in the amount of $10,000. A response dated 27 April 2008 stated according to the MOS listing issued in 2006, MOS 44B was not a qualifying MOS for the SLRP and he would need to submit an ETP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000946
The applicant requests reconsideration of his request to correct his records to allow him to retain the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) incentive offered at the time of his enlistment in the Washington Army National Guard (WAARNG) in 2011. On 10 September 2014, the NGB disapproved his request for an ETP to retain the $50,000.00 SLRP incentive and stated: * the State Incentive Manager will terminate the SLRP incentive with recoupment effective the contract start date * the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000948
The applicant requests a special selection board (SSB) to reconsider him for promotion to chief warrant officer five (CW5). In a letter of support, dated 18 April 2014, a retired CW5 who was also nominated to sit on the subject promotion board, and who was friends with the disgruntled CW5, made the following statement: a. The applicant was not selected for promotion to CW5 by the April 2013 promotion board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140000949
The applicant requests, in effect, that her date of rank (DOR) as a first lieutenant be changed to an earlier date. The applicant was promoted to the rank of 1LT SP Corps on 4 February 2013; however, she was not scrolled until 17 June 2013. Inasmuch as the Board does not have the authority to change the effective date (scroll date) of her promotion to 1LT, there is no effective relief on that issue.