ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009108
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 | 20140009110
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 also considered whether the MH condition, regardless of the specific diagnosis or associated symptoms, was unfitting for continued military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009111
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and separation orders to show he was medically retired from active duty by reason of a permanent physical disability. His separation was not processed as a medical disability separation. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge that disqualify the Soldier from further military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009113
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The SRP agreed that the evidence in the record did not support a diagnosis of PTSD. After due deliberation in consideration of the evidence in the record, the SRP agreed that the evidence in the record best supported a disability rating lower than 50 percent.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009114
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 | 20140009118
On 28 January 1964, the applicants immediate commander notified him that he was being recommended for appearance before a board of officers to determine whether he should be eliminated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness). On 29 January 1964, the applicant's immediate commander recommended the applicant's discharge from military service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208, citing his unsatisfactory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009125
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her records to show she submitted a request for the transfer of Post 9/11 GI Bill to her family member in the 2009/2010 time frame. She contended she had transferred the benefit to her son in the 2009/2010 timeframe but can't find the confirmation due to a change in email systems and due to having since moved several times.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009131
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His records are void of and he failed to provide any evidence showing: * he was found unfit for active duty or retention due to a medical condition * he was referred to a medical evaluation board (MEB) * he was processed through the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) 8. Although his complete military medical records are not available, his records are void of any evidence and he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009132
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. He should be awarded the Combat Medical Badge instead, and his records should be corrected to show this. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * revoking that portion of Permanent Order Number Number 201-56, dated 22 July 2005, Headquarters, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, awarding the applicant the Combat Infantryman Badge * awarding the applicant the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009137
The SRP recommends no change in the applicants unfitting condition diagnosis, and that the applicants prior separation be modified to reflect that the applicant was placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) at 50 percent for a period of 6 months in accordance with (IAW) the Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) section 4.129 and then permanently separated by reason of physical disability with a final 80 percent rating. The SRP considered the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009138
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 an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP found no comprehensive post-separation evidence in the records provided proximal to the date of the applicant's separation for a more detailed rating...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009140
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 concluded the MH diagnosis was changed in the disability evaluation process. The SRP then considered if there was evidence for a higher rating.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009146
The applicant does not provide any evidence. His records do not show and he does not provide any documentary evidence that shows he appeared before a battalion promotion board. There is nothing in the applicant's records and he provides no evidence that shows he appeared before a battalion promotion board, or that shows his name was incorporated on a promotion list.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009147
His record contains a document entitled "Action," signed by the USMA Superintendent and dated 3 December 2011, which shows the following actions were taken with respect to the findings of the Investigation Officer (IO) in the applicant's misconduct investigation: a. c. A call to active duty was determined to be inappropriate; therefore, it was recommended that HQDA direct the conduct of an Army Regulation 15-6 (Procedures for Investigating Officers and Boards of Officers) investigation to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009152
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her military records by setting aside her nonjudicial punishment (NJP) and restoring her rank to staff sergeant, pay grade E-6. Furthermore, the evidence does not show when, if ever, her PTSD became so acute as to cause her to abuse alcohol.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009157
There is no evidence showing the applicant received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Based on the applicant's service in Vietnam from 30 December 1965 to 1 June 1966 and participation in one campaign, he is authorized award of the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009160
However, his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 8 September 1969 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability). Army Regulation 635-212, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel for unfitness and unsuitability. Without the discharge packet to consider, it is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009162
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he is eligible for a military retirement. He voluntarily resigned from the ARNG prior to attaining the required 20 qualifying years of service for non-regular retirement. In the absence of evidence showing he completed the time required by statute to become eligible for non-regular retired pay, there is no basis for granting his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009163
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. He completed 15 days of active service that was characterized as under conditions other than honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009164
The last name M----- is not recorded on any documents in his military records. This regulation states the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. All documents throughout the applicant's military records reflect his name as S----.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009165
BOARD DATE: 29 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140009165 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. However, his record contains court-martial charges for being AWOL as well as a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions in lieu of trial by court-martial on 27 February 1980 under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009166
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. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provided no evidence showing he was a victim of religious discrimination. Since there is no evidence showing he was recommended for or promoted to COL prior to his reassignment to the Retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009169
The 18 November 2014 advisory opinion provided by Headquarters, U.S. Army Cadet Command and Fort Knox, confirms that at the time of his disenrollment, the applicant requested active duty service as repayment of the educational assistance he received, but he was not granted a waiver for his civil conviction in order to enlist. Despite the previous denial of a waiver for enlistment at the time of his disenrollment from the ROTC Program, his DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009180
On 4 April 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation by reason of unsuitability and ordered the applicant discharged and issued an under honorable conditions (general) characterization of service. The applicant was discharged accordingly on 29 May 1973. The discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time and the character of the discharge is commensurate with the applicant's overall record of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009182
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, Honorable Discharge) to show the Prisoner of War (POW) Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 16 March 1945...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009183
The prior Board denied the applicant's request for the Vietnam Service Medal because the applicant had not provided and the record did not contain any evidence that the 442nd Signal Battalion provided any direct support of operations in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. The applicant has not provided...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009184
He was placed on the Retired List effective 19 March 2014 with a retired grade of rank of corporal. His retirement orders were amended to show his retired grade of rank as sergeant. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be amended to show he was a sergeant, pay grade E-5 with an effective date of grade as 18 March 2014.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009187
The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be changed to a medical discharge. The applicant's record is void of a finding of unfitness by the appropriate authority for any disabling condition at any time during his military service. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which disqualify the Soldier from further military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009188
He also provided and his records contain Annex L to DD Form 4, dated 29 April 2010, wherein it shows he acknowledged and agreed to the following: * he was a non-prior service applicant who agreed to serve at least 6 years in the MOARNG * he had existing loans in the amount of $6,500, the total amount of repayment for qualifying loans would not exceed $50,000 * he may acquire new loans only at time of extensions for not less than 6 years * loans must be 1 year old or older on the first...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009197
The applicant requests that the DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) of her deceased brother, a former service member (FSM) be corrected to show his award of the Purple Heart. The applicant served in two campaigns and is entitled to wear two bronze service stars on his already awarded Vietnam Service Medal and to have them added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009198
On 23 May 1986, he was discharged accordingly. There is no indication that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. His discharge was appropriate because the quality of his service was not consistent with Army standards of acceptable personal conduct and performance of duty by military personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009203
The applicant requests his WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Record and Report of Separation - Certificate of Service ) be corrected to show the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) awarded for his service during World War II. The applicant's complete military records are not available for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge for service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009204
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) for service and that his award of the Air Medal (2nd Award) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant states that he was recommended for award of the BSM for service but it was never awarded. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the awards of the VSM and AM (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009210
BOARD DATE: 13 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140009210 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge to a general discharge. This form also shows he was issued a separation code of "JFS," which denotes he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009212
The applicant requests correction of item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to read 2 years, 2 months, and 8 days. The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: * DD Forms 214, issued 4 April 1968 and 22 July 1971 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. By regulation, item 22c of the DD Form 214 will contain the total amount of foreign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009214
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009218
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows she entered active duty this period on 5 October 1982 and was discharged on 3 November 1992 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 shows the applicant was an outstanding Soldier for nearly 9 years prior to the event that led to her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009219
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009220
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009223
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009224
BOARD DATE: 28 August 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140009224 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 17 March 2009, the applicant (as a prior service applicant) enlisted for MOS 13D. Evidence shows the applicant voluntarily submitted an application to OCS and was subsequently appointed as a 2LT in the IAARNG in violation of his prior service enlistment contract.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009225
The ARCAM is awarded for every 4 years of honorable USAR service. (2) Effective 28 March 1995, the period of qualifying service for award of the ARCAM is reduced from 4 to 3 years. c. There is no evidence of record and he did not provide sufficient evidence showing he was authorized or awarded the ARCAM during his period of service in the USAR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009230
The applicant provides: * Congressional correspondence * DD Form 2870 (Authorization and Disclosure of Medical or Dental Information) * Madigan Fusion Cell Letter * Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Psychiatric Addendum * Award certificate * Letter from Madigan Army Medical Center to her Member of Congress * Separation orders * Fit for Duty Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings * Unfit for Duty PEB * Enlisted Record Brief * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical records CONSIDERATION...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009231
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 22 May 1967 for a period of 2 years under the warrant officer flight training program. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Army Aviator Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009232
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009234
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009236
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009237
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009240
He served on active duty from 5 September 1990 to 30 August 1995 and he is authorized the NDSM for service during this period. He was also serving on active duty during the period 11 September 2001 to 30 November 2003 and he is authorized the second award of the NDSM based on this 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 for the period ending 30 November 2003 award of the ICM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009241
BOARD DATE: 13 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140009241 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He contends his two awards of the Purple Heart, his Combat Infantryman Badge, his completion of the Airborne Course, and his Army commendations for service in the Republic of Vietnam are events during his military service that should have mitigated his punishment. His records show the Secretary of the Army granted clemency in his case in 1970, by changing his sentence from a...