ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008706
Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the DD Form 214 he was issued shows the: * Army Commendation Medal * Army Achievement Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * National Defense Service Medal * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Korea Defense Service Medal * Army Service Ribbon * Overseas Service Ribbon 5. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008708
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 documents in his service record show the same SSN that is listed on his DD Form 214. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document, which confirms his current SSN, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008709
His military records contain the following: * DD Form 1966/7 (Application for Enlistment Armed Forces of the United States), dated 22 June 1982, which lists his SSN as "XXX-XX-XX6X"; however, a pen and ink change shows a number 6 was overlayed over eighth digit number 2 item 40e (Data Verification by Recruiter Social Security Account Number) shows his SSN was verified by his social security card and W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) * DD Form 4/1 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008712
The applicant states: a. There is no evidence in his record, and he did not provide any evidence, that shows while serving on active duty during this period of service that he was treated for, or diagnosed with, any mental/medical condition/disorder that permanently prevented him from performing his assigned duties, was found to be unfitting, or required referral to an MEB or physical evaluation board (PEB). It wasnt until 2011 that a PEB found he was unfit for duty in the ARNG at that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008713
The memorandum states: * his REB Addendum showed he contracted for MOS 92G, but on 1 November 2012, he was transferred to a non-deployable TDA unit in an MOS 12H position * although he transferred for promotion (i.e., career progression), there were 92G positions in other units around the State * an NGB ETP was required to avoid bonus recoupment of approximately $9,305.00 b. c. A memorandum, subject: Request for ETP for REB (Applicant), dated 12 June 2013, from Deputy G-1, ARNG, NGB,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008716
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was retired in the rank/grade of sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7. Army Regulation 15-80 (Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGDRB) and Grade Determinations) establishes policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the AGDRB. Following his reduction to SSG/E-6, the applicant requested to retire.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008718
The applicant requests correction of correction of DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings), dated 11 August 2009, to show in: * item 8b (Disability Description), his chronic low back pain with right L5 radiculitis occurred as a result of falling to the ground from an Apache helicopter * item 10 (If Retired Because of Disability, the Board Makes the Recommended Finding That), his retirement was based on disability from an injury or disease received in the line of duty (LOD)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008719
After having previous enlisted service, the applicant reenlisted in the DEARNG on 17 March 2009 for a period of 6 years. Therefore, her SLRP incentive should have been terminated without recoupment effective 25 May 2011. c. She would have been eligible for an SLRP payment in March 2010 and March 2011, and since the SLRP addendum requires termination without recoupment she is not required to repay these annual payments. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008729
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the removal of the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) from his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). While the applicant did serve three tours in Vietnam, none of the units he served with were awarded the PUC during the period he served with the units.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008737
The applicant provides: * extracts of his military medical records and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical records * VA Form 21-0819 (VA/Department of Defense (DOD) Joint Disability Evaluation Board Claim) * VA Disability Evaluation System (DES) Proposed Rating, dated 26 August 2011 * VA rating letter, dated 29 August 2011 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army Physical Disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008738
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he applied to transfer his educational benefits to his dependents under the transfer of educational benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill before he left active duty on 30 June 2013. The applicant's request to show he applied for and the Army approved transfer of his educational benefits under the TEB provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his dependents prior to his retirement from active duty was carefully considered. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008742
The applicant requests, in effect, that his service in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) from 6 June 2009 to 13 June 2010 be included in item 12 (Record of Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 14 March 2011. He cites Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Docket Number AR 20060007706, dated 17 January 2007, in his request for the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008743
The applicant requests the addition of the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) with three bronze service stars, Kuwait Liberation Medal Kuwait (KLM-K), and the Kuwait Liberation Medal Saudi Arabia (KLM-SA) to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his discharge shows no indication of his deployment and shows he was awarded the Army Service Ribbon and the National Defense Service Medal. It provides that it is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008746
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be changed to reflect his DOB as 29 April 1959. While it is understood that the applicant desires to have his DD Form 214 corrected to show the DOB that he now claims is correct, his record is not available to show that he served using any other DOB than what is shown on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008750
The DD Form 214 the applicant was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. The applicant was 22 years of age and he held the rank/grade of SP4/E-4 at the time of his second enlistment and he was nearly 24 years of age at the time he went AWOL. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008753
The applicant, the former spouse of a former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's records to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election from spouse to former spouse based on their divorce decree. The FSM's service record is void of evidence that indicates he made a voluntary election or the applicant made a deemed election to change his SBP coverage from spouse to former spouse coverage within 1 year of their divorce. Title 10, U.S. Code, section...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008756
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. Upon receipt of those records the applicant should carefully review his records and if they contain a record of treatment following the IED he should reapply to the ABCMR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008758
ILE constructive credit was never a requirement for him to be educationally qualified. The advisory official states HRC is not the authority to grant credit for military education - this is very misleading because they are the office that marks the file educationally qualified. Officers not educationally qualified will not be selected for promotion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008766
The applicant states, in effect: * he entered the Army at the age of 17 with the consent of his parents; his purpose was to serve his country and become a model Soldier * after initial training he was assigned to Fort Ord, CA and, after 14 months, had been promoted to specialist/E-4 * he learned his girlfriend was pregnant and, because he was not permitted to take leave, on an emotional, immature impulse, he left his place of duty for 15 days to go see her * he returned to face his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008768
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending on 2 June 2010, to show two awards of the Meritorious Unit Commendation. The applicant provides copies of the following: * General Orders (GO) Number 2009-15 * DD Form 214 ending on 28 March 2005 * Permanent Orders (PO) Number 211-01 * DD Form 214 ending on 2 June 2010 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008775
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. On 27 September 1982, the applicants commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-31 and the Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP). The applicant elected to submit a two-page statement in his own behalf in which he stated, in effect, that it was hard for him to adjust to military life and that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008776
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected to show his date of birth (DOB) as 22 July 1932 instead of 14 July 1932. Based on the available evidence of record, it must be presumed that the applicant was inducted using a DOB of 14 July 1932 and he served under that DOB during his entire period of service. __________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008777
The applicant states his DD Form 214 shows his service in the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) and the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) but does not show the RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960) that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requires. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008778
He states he believes the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) based its decision and rating of 20% on just one shoulder injury instead of injuries to both shoulders. The PEB made the recommended findings that, if retired because of disability, his retirement would not be based on disability from injury or disease received in the line of duty as a direct result of armed conflict or caused by an instrumentality of war and incurring in line of duty during a period of war as defined by law. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008779
Over the next few months all of the privates (PVT) were discharged due to their expiration of term of service or were transferred to different sections. On 19 September 1980, the applicants company commander initiated action to discharge the applicant for incidents of a discreditable nature under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separation), paragraph 14-33(b)1. On 20 March 1998, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008781
The DA Form 4707 also showed his last name and social security number (SSN) incorrectly: * the form showed "PxxxTxx" and the spelling should be "PxxxLxx" * the form showed his SSN as "xxx-xx-9197" and the correct SSN is "xxx-xx-9172" c. He received a letter from the Army, dated 25 March 1986, wherein he was asked to sign and return the previously sent DA Form 4707. On 30 January 1986, during his 10th week of OSUT, he received medical treatment for left knee pain. On 12 February 1986, a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008783
There is no evidence in the available record that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence that shows he sustained an injury as a result of hostile action or that he received treatment for injuries sustained as a result of hostile action. _________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008784
On 25 September 1989, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12(b), for misconduct pattern of misconduct. On 16 November 1989, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of misconduct pattern of misconduct and directed his general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008786
Section 9 of his DA Form 24 shows he was awarded the AFEXM and the Army of Occupation Medal (AOM) per authority of Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), on 6 May 1963 in Berlin, Germany. 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 adding the: * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-1) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008787
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct medal 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 service entirely during the period 7 December 1941 through 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 year. There is no evidence of record and he provided...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008790
The applicant, the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Silver Star and the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Silver Star is awarded for gallantry in action against the enemy. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant does not provide substantiating evidence that shows the FSM was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008791
His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as XXX-XX-7089. There is no evidence the SSN shown on his social security card was ever recorded in his military records. ____________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 | 20140008793
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show he was medically discharged. A DA Form 2496 (Disposition Form), dated 10 July 1975, shows the applicant requested discharge under the provisions of paragraph 5-9, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), and paragraph 2-15(o), Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness) for physical reasons which existed prior to his enlistment in the Army. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008795
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 December 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140008795 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his military records by upgrading his undesirable discharge to honorable. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected by upgrading his undesirable discharge to honorable because he was young and did what he had to do to care for his family.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008797
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. A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of Reserve service. The policy states, in part, that those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are, by law,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008798
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable or general discharge. The available records show the applicant was 18 years of age at the time of his enlistment and 20 years of age at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008809
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and the Overseas Service Ribbon. The Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. ___________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 | 20140008811
On 4 August 1977, the applicant's commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to discharge him from the U.S. Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13 (Misconduct), based on frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. On 5 October 1977, the separation authority waived further counseling and rehabilitative requirements and approved the applicant's separation. c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008812
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record contains a DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) which lists his DOB as 17 January 1944. ___________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 | 20140008813
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the 6th award of the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA). The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) * Headquarters, United States Army Garrison, Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield Orders 265-0005, dated 22 September 2011 * Joint Staff Permanent Order Number J-1SO-00199-13 * JMUA Citation CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. DISCUSSION AND...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008819
The applicant requests validation and payment of his Officer Accession Bonus (OAB). On 3 October 2009, he was appointed as a United States Army Reserve (USAR) second lieutenant and a second lieutenant in the DEARNG within the Transportation Corps branch. Accordingly, there appears to be no basis for granting the applicants request for payment of his OAB based on a flawed contract.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008827
On 11 March 1986, the applicant's commander notified him that he was recommending him for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14 (Separation for Misconduct), paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct based on commission of a serious offense. The separation authority approved the recommendation for discharge and directed that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008834
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides copies of his DA Form 24 (Service Record), his DD Form 214 for the active duty period ending 18 December 1964, and a page from a letter from the National Personnel Records Center stating they have authorized shipment of the subject awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to the awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008835
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His military records contain the following: * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 24 November 1965, which lists his SSN as "XXX-X0-3533" * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 24 November 1965, which does not list his SSN * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), dated 7 November 1966, which does not list his SSN * DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data), undated, which lists his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008836
The applicant requests relief from recoupment of her Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (NPSEB) payment. c. The applicant entered the SMP and ROTC status on 22 September 2009. d. Section V, paragraph 4 of the applicant's contract addendum for the NPSEB states the bonus is terminated without recoupment if the Soldier becomes "A participant in the SMP/ROTC advanced course or receives an ROTC scholarship and has served more than one year of the enlisted incentive contract term." Evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008841
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), as amended by two DA Forms 2876 (Report of Change for DA Form 20), shows in: a. item 31 (Foreign Service), he served in Vietnam from 3 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008845
When he requested a discharge for the good of the service on 15 November 1971 he also requested a physical and mental examination. His counsel informed him that he would receive a complete medical examination prior to the completion and approval of his discharge. With respect to the correction of his records to show he received a medical discharge, although he may have suffered from back pain due to scoliosis and received an examination that stated he was not qualified for heavy work at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008850
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his previous request for an upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to an honorable discharge due to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). On 3 September 2014, the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Board for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to carefully considered the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical consideration, and mitigating factors when taking actions on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008856
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request for removal of the relief-for-cause DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the period 30 July 2008 to 5 February 2009 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). However, it states if he did not appeal within 3 years that it was untimely and he must address the situation to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). In Part VIIc, the senior rater...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008865
The applicant provides copies * Active Duty (AD) orders, dated 22 November 2003, with an amendment * Orders releasing her from AD, dated 6 January 2005 * DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status), dated 21 January 2005, with 3 administrative processing pages * Medical Eligibility Verification report * Periodic Health Assessment, 8 pages * DA Forms 3349 (Physical Profile), dated 29 November 2011 and 15 February 2012 * Functional Capacity Certificate Form 507, dated 30...