ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008975
The Superintendent may, however, grant medical waivers for continuation at USMA, provided the cadet meets the retention standards of Army Regulation 40-501, chapter 3. b. Paragraph 6-30 (Medically disqualified cadets) states that whenever the Surgeon, USMA, determines a USMA cadet does not meet the fitness requirements to perform all duties as a member of the Corps of Cadets during the current academic term or summer training period, or will not meet the medical fitness standards for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008980
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) recorded on his DD Forms 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the periods ending 30 August 1961 and 30 August 1967. He provides his social security card and his DD Forms 214 for the periods ending 30 August 1961 and 30 August 1967. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The SSN shown on the applicant's social security card was recorded in his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008989
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 29 October 1982 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. Records show the applicant had two separate periods of enlistment in the RA during the period of service under review, as follows: * enlisted on 5 July 1978 honorably discharged...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008998
A review of the applicants official records shows that after receiving the second referred OER, the applicant received three evaluations during the period of 20091001 20120309. Army Regulation 600-8-24 (Officer Transfer and Discharges) serves as the authority for the transfer and discharge of Army officer personnel. During that period, he received maximum ratings on his OERs as well as recommendation for promotion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008999
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Air Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Operation Iraqi Freedom campaign information. The applicant requests the Air Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Iraq Campaign Medal with campaign information be 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009001
She states that he has severe back pain that requires several does of Indocin. During that time he spent many days working in pain because of his back. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before he or she can be medically retired or separated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009004
The Probate Court found that at the time the FSM executed his Will, it was his last will and testament and that his mother was to be appointed to serve as the Executrix of his general estate. Counsel provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings), dated 5 March 2007 * DA Form 199, dated 9 April 2007 * DA Form 3947 (Medical Evaluation Board Proceedings) * VA Rating Decision, dated 14 November 2007 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009007
The applicant was serving in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) in the pay grade of E-5 when he was issued his 20-Year letter on 25 September 2002. However, the applicant has not provided and his records do not contain any evidence to show that the applicant notified the DFAS within 1 year of his marriage, that he had married, which would have made him eligible to elect the change of his SBP beneficiary to add his spouse. While the applicant contends that he was never informed that he had to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009008
Counsel states the applicant should have been granted a higher rating for his back and additional ratings for his other medical conditions which existed prior to his discharge from active duty. Once a determination of physical unfitness is made, a PEB rates all disabilities using the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities. The available evidence shows the applicant was under medical care for several medical conditions; however, there is no evidence that any of the conditions, except for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009009
A review of the applicants records failed to show any evidence of the applicant serving on active duty as a 2LT. The applicant was REFRAD in the pay grade of E-5 and his DD Form 214 correctly reflects the rank he served under while on active duty as of 7 March 1984. The applicant was commissioned as a USAR 2LT on 28 August 1984 and there is no evidence to show that he served on active duty in that grade long enough to be issued a DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009010
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his social security number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 22 March 1968. His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) does not reflect an SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009013
BOARD DATE: 22 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140009013 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows: a. general orders awarded the applicant the ARCOM with "V" Device for heroism in the RVN on 12 August 1969, and b. general orders awarded the applicant's unit the * Meritorious Unit Commendation * RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation (two awards) * RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009014
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-1327. The applicant states: * the SSN recorded on his DD Form 214 is wrong * his correct SSN is XXX-XX-1327 3. __________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 | 20140009016
Army Regulation 600-65 (Service 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. The available record indicates the applicant served honorably throughout his active duty service from 3 November 1950 through 6 October 1952. While the applicants DD Form 214 does not provide the specific dates the applicant served in Korea, it does confirm he completed 1 year, 2 months, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009018
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual and unit military awards. The evidence of record confirms he served in MOS 11B from 1 June 1978 to 26 October 1981 (3 years, 4 months, and 25 days). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the entry "11B1O Infantryman 3 years and 5 months" to block 11 of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009020
The applicant requests upgrade of his discharge to honorable and correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). On 22 July 1976, the applicant appeared in person before the ADRB and testified under oath that * he enlisted to better his education and or training to get some kind of training that he couldn't otherwise get or afford * he first started having problems in the service when he couldn't get an allotment for his wife * the entire time he was in Germany it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009034
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). d. Item 34 (Wounds Received in Battle) shows None. e. At the time of separation, he held the rank of corporal. The available evidence does not show the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009036
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), prepared by the applicant on 30 January 1969, shows he entered "XXX-XX-XX14" in the SSN block. The evidence of record shows the SSN the applicant reported as his SSN was consistently recorded in his military service records and on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009043
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He completed prior service in the Regular Army and married L____ on 27 March 1987. The applicant provided a Complaint for Absolute Divorce that was filed on 15 July 2003; however, his service record is void of evidence and he has not provided any evidence which shows he was granted a final divorce by the court.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009045
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). Army Regulation 600-65 (Service Medals), 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 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009046
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to the authorized awards already shown on her DD Form 214 the * NDSM * ASR * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar ___________x___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009049
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. The MEB did not forward a MH condition to the PEB nor did the PEB consider a MH condition.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009050
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 (DES). The SRP concluded the diagnosis of adjustment disorder at the time of the MEB and PEB was correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009051
The SRP considered the appropriateness of changes in the applicant's MH diagnoses and the physical evaluation board (PEB) fitness determination; and if unfitting, whether the provisions of VASRD Section 4.129 were applicable; and whether a disability rating recommendation in accordance with VASRD Section 4.130 was made. The SRP then considered whether the evidence supported a permanent rating higher than the 30 percent adjudicated by the PEB at the time of the applicant's removal from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009052
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 applicants case, the SRP recommended by unanimous vote that the applicants unfitting MH diagnosis be changed from anxiety to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) at the time of placement on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009053
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * Item 11 (Primary Specialty) 45K (Armament Repairer) and years and months he served in that specialty * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar 2. He is therefore entitled to correction of item 11 of his DD Form 214 to show he served in MOS 45K...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009054
The SRP considered if there was evidence for a VASRD Section 4.130 rating higher than 50 percent at time of placement on the TDRL. The next higher 100 percent rating required total occupational and social impairment. The SRP noted the VA neurologists statement and neuropsychology testing results regarding possible embellishment or malingering; and the service neurologists inability to draw conclusions due to an unsatisfactory examination. After due deliberation in consideration of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009057
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP further agreed that physical evaluation board (PEB) adjudication of unfitting PTSD was supported by the evidence; therefore, the diagnosis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009059
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, transfer of all documentation related to two courts-martial from his performance section to his restricted section of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009060
In this case, however, the SRP concluded that there was not sufficient evidence to support a conclusion that a highly-stressful event severe enough to bring about the Veterans release from active military service occurred and that the application of VASRD Section 4.129 was not appropriate. The SRP noted that the debate therefore focused on a 50 percent versus 70 percent rating. The PEB quoted the VASRD Section 4.130 criteria in assignment of a 30 percent rating, but the SRP considered if...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009062
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 considered the appropriateness of changes in the MH diagnoses; the physical evaluation board (PEB) fitness determination; and if unfitting, whether the provisions of the Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) Section 4.129...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009064
The applicant requests correction of his Change of Rater DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER)) covering the period 1 November 2009 through 25 July 2010 (hereafter referred to as the contested NCOER) or, in the alternative, removal of the contested NCOER from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant provides copies of the following documents: * the contested NCOER * seven letters * ESRB Record of Proceedings, dated 20 September 2012 * ESRB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009065
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP considered the appropriateness of changes in the MH diagnoses; the physical evaluation board (PEB) fitness determination; and if unfitting,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009068
Following a period of honorable active service in the Army of the United States, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 30 November 1969. On 17 March 1976, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. In his request for discharge he indicated: * he was making this request of his own free will and he had not been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009072
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar * Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Combat Infantryman Badge 7. The applicant's records do not show indiscipline or lost time, he received conduct and efficiency ratings of "excellent" throughout his military service, and he was promoted to sergeant in less than 2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009075
c. 3 April 1984 he received counseling for being in the overweight program since 10 August 1983 and not making satisfactory progress as he actually had gained weight and the recommendation for his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separation), chapter 13. On 5 April 1984, the applicant's company commander initiated action to discharge the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-2, for failure to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009076
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009077
However, his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 30 April 1979 in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. There is no evidence that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. __________X_______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009079
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 majority vote that there should be no change to the applicant's disability and retirement determination. The SRP noted that although Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) had been an Axis I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009080
His DD Form 214 lists his authorized awards as the * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) 5. This pamphlet shows the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 1 September 1968-30 September 1970 in Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 5, dated 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009081
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On the DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) that he completed when he was inducted he listed his date of birth as 26 March 1947. ___________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 | 20140009090
On 29 December 1994, the separation authority approved his request for discharge in lieu of court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge was carefully considered; however, there was insufficient evidence to support his request. There is no evidence indicating he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed their military service obligation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009094
The applicant requests correction of his records to show entitlement to the $20,000.00 Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) incentive that he contracted for upon enlistment in the Army National Guard (ARNG). Records show the applicant enlisted in the WYARNG on 15 April 2009 for a period of 6 years in MOS 68W and his enlistment agreement included the SLRP. The Deputy G1 stated that although MOS 68W could not be validated as an authorized critical skill, a review of the applicant's DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009095
There was no evidence in the record of recurrent suicidal behaviors, no recorded visits to the emergency room for MH treatment, no recurrent psychiatric hospitalizations and no impairment in thinking or judgment at the time of separation. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded that the application of VASRD Section 4.129 was applicable in this case with a 50 percent disability rating. UNFITTING CONDITION VASRD CODE TDRL...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009097
Two members recommended he not be ordered to pay his valid debt to the government and LTC JRS recommended he be ordered to repay $20,974.20 (one semesters worth). The evidence of record confirms the applicant enlisted in an ROTC program. He breached his ROTC contract and the evidence of record confirms his ROTC debt in the amount of $83,899 plus any interest due is valid.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009100
The SRP considered the appropriateness of changes in the MH diagnoses, the physical evaluation board (PEB) fitness determination; and if unfitting, whether the provisions of the Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) Section 4.129 were applicable, and a disability rating recommendation in accordance with VASRD Section 4.130. The SRP deliberated if there was evidence for a VASRD Section 4.130 rating higher than 30 percent at the time of placement on Temporary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009102
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009104
GO awarded the applicant the Distinguished Service Cross; his DD Form 214 does not show this award. Records also show the applicant received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings for each duty assignment and there is no record of a commander's disqualification for award of the AGCM; therefore, it would be appropriate to award this medal for the period from 9 March 1966 through 26 December 1967 and add it to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009105
He accepted a job as an underwater bridge inspector in 2003 and has worked this job for almost 12 years. Records show the applicant was 21 years of age at the time of his offenses. The applicant's service record does not indicate the actions taken in his case were in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009107
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) ending 22 June 1966 to show his date of birth (DOB) as 5 January 1942. The applicant provides copies of a: * State of Utah Certificate of Live Birth showing the DOB of 5 January 1942 * DD Form 214 ending 22 June 1963 showing the DOB of 5 January 1942 * DD Form 214 ending 22 June...