ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008866
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his foreign service in Camp Riedenberg, Salzburg, Austria. He requests correction of his record to show this 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 | 20140008877
During his initial enlistment he was commissioned as a reserve officer in May 1986 and later entered on active duty in June 1987 without a break in service. For advancement to a commissioned officer grade, the Soldier must have served satisfactorily on active duty in this grade for not less than 6 months. Warrant officers and enlisted members of the Army are entitled, when their active service plus their service on the retired list totals 30 years, to be advanced on the Retired List to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008881
The applicant states: * he desires to reenter military service * he was threatened with jail if he did not request a discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) * his leadership did not like him very much * he was hurt and sick, but his chain of command did not assist him * he sought care at Womack Army Medical Center 3. The applicant's records show he was charged with the commission of multiple offenses punishable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008882
A review of the applicant's military personnel record failed to reveal evidence that he was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained on 20 April 2005. The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart because he was injured as a result of an IED explosion on 20 April 2005 while serving in Iraq. The evidence of record shows, on 20 April 2005, the applicant's unit was conducting combat operations in Iraq when the vehicle he was in was struck...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008883
The applicant states that it is an injustice that his TSGLI claims have been denied. The TSGLI program was established by Congress to provide relief to Soldiers and their families after suffering a traumatic injury. Neither the available records nor the medical documentation the applicant provided establish a basis to support his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008884
His DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. Records show the applicant was 17 years of age at the time of his enlistment and age 19 at the time his commander initiated separation action under chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200. Based on his record of misconduct, the applicant's service clearly did not meet the standards of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008887
The applicant consulted with counsel on 27 March 1990 and voluntarily requested 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. The separation authority approved the request and directed his discharge UOTHC. Consulting counsel would advise the member concerning the elements of the offense or offenses charged type of discharge normally given under the provisions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008888
The applicant, the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's records to show she is eligible to receive a Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity. ), the coverage elected was based on her full retired pay * it also shows the FSM was married to A____ L. R____ and she had one dependent child (the applicant) - A____ N. R____, daughter, date of birth: 16 January 1985 * the FSM's spouse (A____ L. R____) was listed as the beneficiary (100%) of unpaid retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008892
On 2 August 2013, they received his application for the annuity and at that time they discovered that he and the FSM had remarried on 5 September 2002. c. If a member who had elected former spouse coverage subsequently married, subject to certain limitations, she/he could change the former spouse election to provide an annuity on the new spouse in accordance with Title 10, USC, section 1450(f). Notwithstanding the fact that neither the FSM nor the applicant notified DFAS at any time after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008895
The advisory official states the applicant reenlisted on 21 November 2001 for 6 years and for MOS 91B with no incentive option. The evidence of record shows the applicant reenlisted in the USAR on 21 November 2001 for 6 years in MOS 91B. In light of the available evidence and the advisory official's favorable recommendation, it would be appropriate to correct his record to show he reenlisted for an RB on 21 November 2001 and to pay him the $5,000.00 RB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008897
The applicant states his first name is incorrectly listed in his military record and it should be corrected to show Tamas instead of Tomas. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Accordingly, despite the different first name listings shown on the medical record documents contained in his NPRC file, there is no basis to change the applicant's record to list the name he now claims is correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008899
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Air Medal and Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the areas of eligibility designated for award of the Global War on Terrorism...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008902
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, he served a qualifying period of service for award of the KDSM and is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008903
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's charge with respect the MH conditions referred for review that were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008906
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC), Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008909
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her deployment in Southwest Asia (SWA) in support of Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. The memorandum for record from the applicant's commanding officer is accepted as sufficient evidence with which to correct item 18 of her DD Form 214 to show her dates of service in SWA. Therefore, her DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008910
The applicant provides: * Approved request for extension beyond age 60 * DA Form 4836 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment or Reenlistment) * Letter, requesting extension beyond age 60 * Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 * Application for Retired Pay * Age 60 Retirement Seminar invitation * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * NGB Form 22A (Correction to NGB Form 22) * Congressional Inquiry * Email exchange * Orders P-12-91234,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008911
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. After a comprehensive review of the applicants case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that there should be no change of the applicants disability determination for Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) entry. Independent psychiatrist review of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008912
The applicant provides: * Deployment orders * Certificate for award of the Bronze Star Medal * DD Form 214 * Officer Evaluation Report (OER) * Email exchanged * Criteria for award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal * ABCMR Docket Number AR20100001172, dated 29 July 2010 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record further shows he served in Iraq from at least 19 March to on or about 30 April 2003, the date shown on his award of the Bronze Star Medal. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008914
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The diagnosis of anxiety disorder was the only established MH diagnosis in the service treatment records (STR), thus there was no unfavorable change of diagnosis. The SRP's charge was assessing the fairness of the service determination that criteria for the diagnosis of PTSD were not met, not whether an established diagnosis was eliminated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008915
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Somalia and at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The applicant's active duty military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008916
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: a. The information contained in item 11 of his DD Form 214 could only reflect the MOSs he held for the current period of service and that correcting this entry would show he held certain MOS(s) for a period less than currently shown on the DD Form 214. Therefore, based on his service in support of OIF and his MSM award, his DD Form 214 should now be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008918
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The SRP noted the applicant was placed on the TDRL and considered whether the evidence supported a rating for the unfitting MH condition at TDRL entry and TDRL exit that were higher than those adjudicated by the PEB. The PEB did not apply VASRD Section 4.129 and placed the applicant on the TDRL with a 30 percent rating for her MH condition.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008922
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in or elimination of a diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the Disability Evaluation System (DES). The PEB adjudicated both MH conditions as "conditions not constituting a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008924
The applicant requests correction of her record to show she was placed on the Army of the United States (AUS) Retired List in pay grade E-7. d. A DD Form 368 (Request for Discharge or Clearance from Reserve Component), dated 3 September 1992, showing she requested clearance to enlist in the ARARNG. The evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to pay grade E-7 in the AFRES effective 1 September 1988 and served in that rank/grade for more than 2 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008926
On 30 November 2006, the applicant was separated from the CAARNG and he was transferred to the Retired Reserve. On 21 December 2007, he submitted a DD Form 1883 electing SBP coverage for spouse only to provide an annuity based on the full amount of his retired pay, Option C (Immediate Coverage). There is no evidence in the available record, nor has the applicant provided sufficient evidence, to support his contention that was not married at the time he made his SBP election on 18 August 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008928
The applicant's complete military record is not available to the Board for review. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was separated on 17 February 1994 with a bad conduct discharge. Moreover, the evidence of record shows the separation authority, separation code, and narrative reason for separation shown on the applicant's DD Form 214 are proper and correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008933
The applicant requests, in effect, retroactive payment of Health Professions Officer Incentive Pay (HPOIP) effective 12 June 2013, the date of her entry on active duty. The applicant is requesting retroactive payment of an HPOIP contract at $2,500/year effective 12 June 2013, the date of her entry on active duty. A review of the applicant's pay records indicates that she was eligible for HPOIP effective 24 July 2013, the day she completed BOLC; however, she never executed an HPOIP contract.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008934
The available record does contain a DD Form 214 showing honorable active service for the period 20 August 2010 to 2 October 2011 as a member of the U.S. Army Reserve. The separation authority may issue an honorable discharge or general discharge if warranted by the overall record of service; however, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate for members separated under these provisions of the regulation. Records show the applicant was 17 years of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008936
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows only his service number and not his SSN. Item 3 (SSN) of the DD Form 214 he was issued shows his SSN with the third digit as "2."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008937
The evidence of record shows he completed a period of honorable service during which he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings and had no convictions by a court-martial. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 30 December 1966 through 9 May 1968 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....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008939
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows he was discharged on 3 August 1973 under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008940
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP considered the appropriateness of changes in the MH diagnoses; Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) fitness determination; and if unfitting, whether the provisions of Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) section 4.129 were applicable;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008943
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 applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008944
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 15 April 1975 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, with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008946
It shows she was discharged on 17 November 2000, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 4 with a character of service as honorable, separation program designator (SPD) code of JBK, RE code of 4, and the narrative reason for her discharge was completion of required service. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008949
However, her record contains the DD Form 214 she was issued that shows she was discharged on 18 April 1980, in the rank of PVT, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 - for conduct triable by court-martial, with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. There is no evidence she applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of her discharge within that board's 15-year statute of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008951
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 (DES). Therefore, the SRP agreed that near the time of TDRL entrance, the preponderance of evidence did...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008957
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 changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded that there was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008957
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 changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded that there was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008958
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140008958 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. At the time the applicant was inducted he provided the SSN that is contained on his Social Security Card and he served his entire period of service using that SSN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing on his DD Form 214 the SSN that is reflected on his Social Security Card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008961
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, upon induction into the Army his SSN was recorded in his military records as "XX3-XX-XXXX." The available evidence shows the applicant's correct SSN was entered in his military records during the period of his active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008964
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to honorable and the reason for his discharge be changed. The commander advised the applicant of his right to: * be represented by counsel * submit statements in his own behalf * review documents to be presented to the separation authority * present his case to an administrative board if he would have 6 or more years of total active and reserve military service at the time of separation * waive any of these rights * withdraw any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008966
The applicant states according to the newest version of Army Regulation (AR) 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions and Reductions), dated 30 April 2010, paragraph 1-20(c), she should have been promoted to SSG during her out-processing effective the date prior to her placement on the retired list. The records available to the Junior Enlisted Promotion section indicated the applicant's promotion records did not reflect any promotion points at the time of her separation. Paragraph 1-20a of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008968
Records show that he requested leave from 18 December 2012 to 9 January 2013. A further check of his records showed that those 22 days were charged to him in January 2014 (12 months after he had taken the leave and retired from the Army). The applicant provides: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008970
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. After a comprehensive review of the applicant's case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that there should be no change to the applicant's disability and retirement determination. The SRP determined that there was not a preponderance of the evidence to change the MH diagnosis.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008971
The applicant requests reconsideration of his request for an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an under honorable conditions (general) discharge. The applicant provides: a. However, an undesirable discharge was considered appropriate at the time the applicant was discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008972
The applicant's military records are not available for review. Records show this unit served in the Republic of Korea from 1951 to 1953, a period that corresponds with the dates of the applicant's service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 the: * National Defense Service Medal * Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars * United Nations Service Medal * Republic of Korea...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008973
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. An NGB Form 23B (Army National Guard Retirement Points History Statement), prepared on 17 June 2004 that shows during the period 14 April 2000 to 14 May 2002 the applicant's membership status was "B4 - Army National Guard Active Duty under Title 32 USC (U.S. Code), State Controlled." He provides his pay records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008974
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct name and date of birth (DOB). Subsequent documents prepared both upon his entry on active duty and near the time of his REFRAD, as evidenced on his DA Form 20 and on a Standard Form 89, also list the name and DOB that he claims is correct.