ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010316
The applicant requests an increase in his physical evaluation board (PEB) disability rating. The applicant provides: * service medical records from 4 May 2010 to 27 January 2011 * post service medical records from 1 October 2013 to 5 May 2014 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant stated he did not wish to take medications.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010318
The request for exception to policy to retain the $20,000.00 SLRP is denied due to discrepancies and the State Incentive Manager would terminate the incentive with recoupment. However, she did not sign her SLRP Addendum until 30 October 2006. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * amending Annex L to the DD Form 4 to show it was executed, witnessed, and assigned a Bonus Control...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010322
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-78XX" instead of "XXX-XX-37XX." Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-37XX." The evidence of record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 5 March 1969, and at the time of his induction his SSN was represented as both "XXX-XX-37XX" and "XXX-XX-78XX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010324
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 18 February 1983 be corrected to show his social security number (SSN) with the last four numerals listed as "1845" instead of "1485." His DD Form 214 with a separation date of 18 February 1983 shows his SSN with the last four numerals listed as "1485."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010329
The applicant requests correction of his records as follows: * correction of his discharge and DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he received an honorable characterization of service * reinstatement of all veterans benefits retroactive to his discharge date in February 1983 * retroactive payment of 90 days of accrued leave, denied at the time of discharge * reinstatement of service-connected Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits * reinstatement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010331
The applicant requests reconsideration of the portion of his earlier request to correct his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he held the rank/grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5 instead of specialist five (SP5)/E-5 at the time of his release from active duty. As a new issue, he requests award of the Purple Heart for an injury sustained while deployed in Vietnam. The applicant requests reconsideration of the decision, shown in Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010336
The applicant requests his records be corrected to show he was approved for incapacitation (INCAP) pay for the period 1 April 2013 - 30 September 2013 prior to his discharge on 23 April 2014. The applicant provides: * orders to annual training (AT) * DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status) * a memorandum, dated 5 October 2011, from the 81st Regional Support Command, Fort Jackson, SC * TPU (troop program unit) Checklist for INCAP Pay Claims, 180 Days or Less * a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010341
On 11 June 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed the issuance of a discharge under other than honorable conditions. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. There is no evidence of record and he provided no evidence that shows his discharge was upgraded to honorable or general under honorable conditions by the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010343
He requests his awards and training be included on his DD Form 214. The applicant's DA Form 20, item 41 (Awards and Decorations) lists the following awards: * NDSM * VSM * CIB * VCM * BSM * PH * ARCOM * BSM (Second Award) * ARCOM (Second Award) * Air Medal * PH (Second Award) * GCM * Expert Rifle M-14 7. 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 for the period ending 22 November 1970 to: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010345
On 21 November 1984, the applicant's company commander initiated action to separate the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separation), paragraph 14-2c, for commission of a serious offense, for larceny, lying in a sworn statement, and conspiracy. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations for an upgrade of his discharge. When authorized, it was issued to a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010346
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to an honorable discharge. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provide in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of the cases 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. A DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged in pay grade E-1 on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010347
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. On 17 November 1994, he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010349
She was advised that she would be subject to separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance should she fail a second record APFT. On 6 November 1998, the U.S. Total Army Personnel Command notified the applicant of her administrative removal from the promotion selection list based on her cancellation of ANCOC due to APFT failure. Military Personnel Message Number 93-164, dated 20 April 1993,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010353
The applicant requests that his general under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 5 October 1970, the appropriate separation authority approved the elimination request and directed that the applicant be discharged under the regulatory provisions cited above with a general under honorable conditions characterization and a separation program number (SPN) 28F (Unfitness - established pattern showing dishonorable failure to pay just debts). On 19 August 1981, the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010354
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the: * Army of Occupation Medal * World War II Victory Medal * Overseas Service Ribbon * Cold War Recognition Certificate 2. Based on this information, the applicant's request pertaining to the Cold War Recognition Certificate will not be discussed further in this Record of Proceedings. The applicant's request for award of the Army of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010356
The available evidence shows the applicant enlisted, served, and was discharged using the middle name, SSN, and DOB as shown on his DD Form 214. There is no available evidence showing he used the middle name, SSN, or the DOB he now claims are correct during his active duty service. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100023544 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140010356 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010358
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records by removing two DA Forms 4187 (Personnel Action) dated on 10 December 2011. The applicant argues that the two DA Form 4187 reporting his absence discussed above should be removed from his records because his absence was not considered by the military police to be AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010361
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140010361 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The original Record of Proceedings considered the applicant's service record from his date of enlistment on 3 August 1982 to his discharge on 29 November 1982, a total period of 3 months and 27 days (approximately 117 days). The applicant received general counseling on 10, 16, and 17 November 1982, wherein he was informed he was being totally unresponsive to all efforts...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010363
The applicant requests correction of her records to show her date of birth (DOB) as XX February 1953. 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. Further, in light of the fact that not only her military records but her marriage certificates, divorce decrees, and college transcript...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010370
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 February 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140010370 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that he received disability retirement for line-of-duty injuries that he incurred while serving in Vietnam and believes that he should have been awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010371
The applicant requests to have award orders filed in his official military personnel file (OMPF) and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following awards: * Bronze Star Medal (BSM) (3rd Award) with "V" Device * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * RVN Gallantry Cross with Silver Star 2. His records do not contain and he does not provide any evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010374
His records contain the following documents that show his middle name as N__EN: * U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) Form 180-R (Acknowledgement of Service Obligation), dated 26 August 1970 * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 4 March 1971 4. It would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show his middle name spelled as N__EN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010381
The applicant states he was on the automatic promotion list until October 2013 when he was removed because he did not have a current Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). Military Personnel Message Number 05-272 (DA Directed Promotion List Integration To SGT Clarification To Current Policy As Well As Guidance For Promotions) provided that, due to a shortage of noncommissioned officers in pay grade E-5, the Army's semi-centralized promotion policy was changed to allow all eligible specialists...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010383
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * the Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award), Drivers Badge, and Air Assault Badge * he completed the Air Assault Course in October 1989, Jungle Warfare Training Course in January 1990 and August 1991, and the Defense Hazardous Materials Waste/Handling Course in October 1991 * his foreign service in Panama 2. With respect to showing his service in Panama, the regulation at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010390
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army IG records are any written or recorded IG work-product created during the course of an IG assistance inquiry, inspection, investigative inquiry, or investigation. Although he contended the allegations are untrue, there is no evidence and he provided no evidence to show he did not know the female Soldier was married during their relationship or that she denied he physically assaulted her.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010396
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, the following corrections: * an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a general discharge * amendment to Item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) 2. The applicant provides copies of the following: * three DA Forms 4700 (Medical Record Supplemental Medical Data) * Standard Form (SF) 504...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010398
On 24 September 1965, the separation authority approved the discharge action and directed the applicant receive an undesirable discharge. His DD Form 214 shows he received an under other than honorable conditions discharge and was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010403
There are no orders in his available military records that show he was awarded the ARCOM with "V" Device. However, there is no evidence that indicates he was awarded the ARCOM with "V" Device. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from his DD Form 214 the ARCOM with "V" Device and by adding to his DD Form 214 the ARCOM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010404
His service record does not contain orders for award of the Army Commendation Medal. However, absent orders authorizing him award of the Army Commendation Medal, there is insufficient evidence on which to base correction of his records to show this award. __________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 | 20140010408
On 6 February 1979, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge was authorized, an under than honorable conditions discharge was normally furnished an individual who was discharged for the good of the service. c. A general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010409
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general discharge. On 23 April 1987, the applicant was discharged pursuant to a duly-affirmed court-martial conviction. Accordingly, his sentence was not disproportionate to the offenses for which he was convicted and he has failed to show sufficient evidence or reasons to warrant an upgrade of his discharge based on clemency.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010409
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general discharge. On 23 April 1987, the applicant was discharged pursuant to a duly-affirmed court-martial conviction. Accordingly, his sentence was not disproportionate to the offenses for which he was convicted and he has failed to show sufficient evidence or reasons to warrant an upgrade of his discharge based on clemency.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010411
The applicant states she has been denied her 2012 payment under the SLRP based on a determination by National Guard Bureau (NGB) officials that: * the SLRP incentive was not obtained at the time of her extension * administrative errors regarding the contract not being dated by the: * service representative * witnessing official * she became a Military Technician after the contract date a. The applicant contends that her SLRP eligibility should be reinstated and she should receive the 2012...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010412
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides and his record contains an NGB Form 600-7-5-R-E, signed by the applicant and a service representative on 20 March 2008 which shows the applicant acknowledged he: * was a prior service applicant enlisting for a term of 6 years * had one disbursed loan in the amount of $18,680.76 and that the total amount of repayment for qualifying loan(s) would not exceed $20,000.00 5. The memorandum further states: a. the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010414
The applicant states: a. One, dated 16 March 2014, wherein Command Sergeant Major (CSM) DCM stated he met the applicant in 2010 when the applicant was the senior guidance counselor for the Baton Rouge Recruiting Battalion and he was 1SG for the Lafayette Recruiting Company. His senior rater stated the applicant refused to sign the NCOER, and he provides insufficient evidence to show he never saw it.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010415
Title 10, U.S. Code, chapter 61, provides disability retirement or separation for a member who is physically unfit to perform the duties of his office, rank, grade or rating because of disability incurred while entitled to basic pay. Furthermore, the available record shows that the MRI was available and discussed with him on 30 June 2008. The medical evidence of record supports the determination that the applicant's unfitting condition was properly diagnosed and rated in accordance with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010423
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show entitlement to the Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits for himself. In order to be entitled to benefits under this program, he would have had to have completed the first 5 years of active duty and since he was retired by reason of disability, he would have needed an additional 30 consecutive days of active service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010426
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. Therefore, given he has explained the reasons for his failure to submit the extension request on time and notwithstanding the Department of the Army G-4's disapproval of his exception to policy request, it would be appropriate and serve the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010427
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he entered active duty on 14 February 2012 instead of 14 February 2010. He states the date recorded on his DD Form 214 is in error because this is not the date he entered the service. He was issued a DD Form 214 which shows he entered active duty on 14 February 2010 and was medically retired on 23 April 2013.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010430
The evidence of record shows she was awarded the ARCOM (2nd Award) by permanent orders. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award her the AGCM (1st Award), for the period 14 June 2013 to 13 June 2014, and to correct her DD Form 214 to show it. 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 by: a. awarding the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 14 June 2013 through...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010438
Following consultation with legal counsel, he 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. On 27 May 1988, he was discharged accordingly. His DD Form 214 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010446
d. The ARBA letter states that the applicant's MSM was not upgraded because his performance of assigned staff duties was insufficient. Only one decoration will be awarded to an individual for the same act, achievement, or period of meritorious service. Senator in 2012 for award of the LOM for achievement based on advice from the Awards Branch at HRC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010451
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam. Therefore, there is no evidence on which to base award of the arrowhead device for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010453
She provides: * Self-authored statement, dated 8 June 2014 * Memorandum for Record, Subject: Supporting Documentation for Mrs. [applicant's name] (Sergeant W_____) * Letter of support, dated 6 January 2013 * Five DD Forms 689 (Individual Sick Slip) * Neuropsychological Consultation, dated 2 April 2014 * Two active duty orders, dated 1 April 2008 and 25 June 2008 * Orders, dated 4 December 2008, awarding her the Combat Action Badge * DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) * Letter,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010456
The applicant requests payment of Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay (RSLSP) for the period 4 October 2002 to 3 October 2003. The final RSLSP application deadline expired on 21 October 2012. f. The evidence provided with the applicant's application and the coupled applicable stop loss policy in place during his period of mobilization supports a recommendation to approve his application. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State ARNG records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010459
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his Social Security Number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-X4XX" instead of "XXX-XX-X8XX." However, during his processing for enlistment into the Regular Army, his SSN was recorded in his military records as "XXX-XX-X4XX." 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 | 20140010461
His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows he was awarded the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars, Army Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp, United Nations Service Medal and the Combat Medical Badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM) is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010463
The applicant provides: * denial letter from HRC, dated 24 March 2014 * webpage from Military.Com explaining CRSC * printout showing eligibility requirements for CRSC * DD Form 2860 Test (Application for CRSC), dated 10 June 2014 * two DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Order removing him from the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) and permanently retiring him * Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20-year letter) * service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010466
Under Section XII (SBP Spouse Concurrence) of the DD Form 2656, his spouse signed the form on 28 January 2014, indicating that she concurred with the SBP decision made by the applicant. The evidence of record shows there were less than 35 days from the date he was notified of his disability retirement to the date he was actually retired. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the applicant declined...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010468
He provided a DA Form 2823, dated 15 April 2014, wherein he stated: * on or about 28 August 2006, he accepted a 2-year ROTC scholarship at the University of South Florida and received tuition, room and board, and a monthly stipend * on or about 17 May 2007, he entered the FLARNG through the SMP, which guaranteed him a commission in the ARNG upon his commissioning from the ROTC on 2 May 2008 * as a result of his transition into the SMP, his tuition was covered by the ROTC scholarship;...