ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010753
Based on the information in the applicant's retired pay files and VA records, he was entitled to a retroactive compensation payment of $12,981.00. * CRSC is a special compensation for combat-related disabilities; it is non-taxable, and retirees must apply to their Branch of Service to receive it * CRDP is a restoration of retired pay for retirees with service-connected disabilities, and it is taxable; no application is required; eligible retirees receive CRDP automatically (unless retiree...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010754
The regulation in effect at the time stated for the block 25 entry (Education and Training) enter all service schools, including major courses which were successfully completed, and military sponsored courses completed in civilian schools and colleges during the period covered by the DD Form 214. Only the MOS training for Clerk and Audio Specialist are listed on the DA Form 20 and none of this training is included in block 25 on his DD Form 214. It would be appropriate to include these...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010757
The evidence of record shows the applicant was diagnosed with a character and behavior disorder by a psychiatrist in November 1968 and the separation authority approved his discharge for unsuitability due to a character and behavior disorder with a general discharge on 26 January 1969. Since these new standards retroactively authorized an honorable discharge in cases where Soldiers diagnosed with a personality disorder were separated for unsuitability, the applicant in this case should...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010758
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected enrollment in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) under Option C (Immediate Coverage) instead of Option A (Deferred Coverage). Once a member elects either option B or option C in any category of coverage, that election is irrevocable. When the applicant received his 20-year letter, he submitted a DD Form 1883 wherein he indicated that he declined to participate in the RCSBP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010761
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for 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 on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010764
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending 15 October 1991, be corrected to show: a. foreign service of 1 year and 9 months (combining 16 months for his tour in Germany from a previous enlistment and 5 months in Southwest Asia (Saudi Arabia/Kuwait/Iraq) from his last enlistment). Army Regulation 635-8, however, states the foreign service reflected on the DD Form 214 is only for the period of service shown on that DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010770
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) for the period ending 12 June 1991 to show: a. award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Kuwait Liberation Medal, and Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM); and b. his duty assignment with the 1st Infantry Division or 2nd Armored Division Forward. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010772
A review of the applicant's military personnel record failed to reveal any orders or other evidence that shows he was awarded the CMB. During this period, he received campaign participation credit for three campaigns, he received two awards of the ARCOM (i.e., one for meritorious achievement and one for meritorious service), his unit was awarded the Valorous Unit Award, and he was recognized by the brigade commander for his combat service in armed conflict against insurgent forces in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010773
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows at: a. item 36 (Record of Assignments) * arrived in Vietnam on 27 November 1968, spent a week at the Americal Division Combat Center * was assigned, as a squad leader in MOS 11B40, to Company B, 3d Battalion, 1st Infantry, 11th Infantry Brigade on 7 December 1967 * was a patient at Camp Zama, Japan on 22 January 1969 * reported to Fort Ord, California on 22 May 1969 * all of his assigned conduct and efficiency readings were excellent b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010782
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be corrected to show that he was granted permanent disability because he was not allowed to reschedule his physical evaluations due to being out of the country in his civilian employment during the 5-year evaluation period. If a member fails to report for an examination and does not provide just cause for such failure, his or her disability retired pay may be terminated. A review of the applicants records failed to show any evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010786
He was selected for promotion to MAJ by a position vacancy board (PVB) that convened in October 2010. The list also shows MAJ Cxxxx was recommended for promotion to MAJ as a Space Operations Officer. c. He was requesting the ABCMR uphold his request for fairness and due process and adjust his DOR to that of his peers who were considered by the same exact board, which would be January 2011, not April 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010787
She indicates she graduated from the Urology residency on 1 July 2012; however, the supporting Human Resources office failed to supply the required contracts for execution and payment. There is no record of created, executed, processed, or paid MASP or ISP contracts for the period 20120701-20130630. d. An officer must bear responsibility for their part of the contract preparation, to include their inquiry as to eligibility, requesting contract to be initiated, and executing the contract by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010788
The applicant requests correction of her military records by showing she is eligible to be considered for promotion to lieutenant colonel (LTC). The applicant contends that her military records should be corrected by showing she is eligible to be considered for promotion to LTC because she was not considered by two previous major promotion selection boards. The available evidence shows the applicant was promoted to major effective 29 August 2011, the year following her reentry into the USAR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010791
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he elected to participate in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) for his current spouse (Catherine) within 1 year of the date of their marriage. He received his 20-year letter prior to the first marriage and he did not elect to participate in the RCSBP at that time. The applicant provides copies of the following: * DFAS SBP Election Change coversheet * 2008 divorce decree * 2012 marriage certificate * DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010792
The travel office indicated the expenditures associated with DITY HHG move were not reimbursable because they were incurred prior to her date of PCS orders. A 23 April 2012 email advised the applicant she was "locked in" for assignment to Fort Sam Houston upon completion of her MOS training. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing Headquarters, U.S. Army School of Music Orders 289-01 were published...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010793
(3) The contested NCOER states he violated Army Regulation 600-5; however, to his knowledge, there is no such Army Regulation. (Competence), the Rater placed an "X" in the "Needs Improvement (Some)" block and entered the bullet comment "poor sound judgment led to fraternization with a Soldier within the squad"; c. In Part IV, sub-section d. (Leadership), the Rater placed an "X" in the "Needs Improvement (Much)" block and entered the bullet "set a poor example with his acts of fraternization...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010801
There are no other RNISP contracts. Her signature block date (20130703) is within 30 days of the requested corrected RNISP contract effective date of 20130609; therefore, officer would be eligible for the consecutive RNISP contracts. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * amending her current Registered Nurse Incentive Special Pay contract, dated (signed) 3 July 2013 from 20130803 to 20130609 * retroactively...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010802
The applicant requests two missing courses, 13 Bravo One Station Unit Training course (his basic combat and military occupational specialty (MOS) course) and a 155MM Atomic Projectile Prefire Supervisor course, be included on his 14 July 1984 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Therefore, it is appropriate to include these courses on his 14 July 1984 DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010803
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M16A1), and Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar * a certificate of proficiency * completion of the Combat Leader Course and Airborne Course 2. The diploma provided by the applicant which shows he completed the 3-week Airborne Course in 1990 is accepted as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010810
The applicant requests the remission/cancellation of his bonus debt. He continues by stating that he attempted to remain but was told it was too late and he was never informed of any recoupment actions being taken. Therefore, it appears that his debt is valid and since there appears to be no error or injustice in this case, there is no basis for grantinig his request for remission or cancellation of his debt.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010812
On 1 July 2014, HRC issued the applicant a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) amending item 12b to show his separation date as 28 January 2009. While he shows he made attempts to get his DD Form 214, he was dismissed as a result of a general court-martial conviction and his DD Form 214 could not be issued until the appellate process was completed. He was dismissed from the USAR on 28 January 2009 and HRC issued a DD Form 215...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010815
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. On 3 June 1989, the appropriate authority (a major general) approved his request and directed the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and furnished a discharge under other than honorable conditions. A discharge under other than honorable conditions would normally be given an individual who was discharged for the good of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010818
The applicant states she was promotable at the time she was medically retired; therefore, she should have been retired as a SGT vice SPC. The applicant provides: * her DD Form 214 for the period ending 26 November 2008 * her Enlisted Record Brief (ERB), dated 13 August 2008 * Orders Number D240-10, issued by the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) on 28 August 2013 * a memorandum from the USAPDA, dated 28 August 2013 * her Medical Protection System (MEDPROS)-Individual Medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010831
On 28 August 2012, the USAPDA requested the Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGDRB) review the applicant's case for determination of the highest grade satisfactorily served for the purpose of computation of retirement or separation pay. On 9 October 2012, the AGDRB determined the highest grade in which the applicant served satisfactorily for the purpose of computation of disability retirement/separation pay was his grade on the date of separation. Therefore, there is sufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010833
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * his letter requesting re-enrollment in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Program and commission as a 2LT * DA Form 597-3 (Army Senior ROTC Scholarship Cadet Contract), dated 1 October 2007 * his University of Tampa Permanent Academic Record * letter of support from Captain (CPT) J____ B. S____ * DD Form 785 (Record of Disenrollment from Officer Candidate-Type...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010834
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add the following awards: * three Army Achievement Medals (AAM) * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) * North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal * Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM) * Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ACM) * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) * Kosovo Campaign Medal (KCM) 2. The 30 consecutive or 60...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010840
BOARD DATE: 29 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140010840 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show the Presidential Unit Citation was carefully considered. _________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 | 20140010842
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 8 November 1971 to show all authorized awards, including the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal, and issuance of his medals. His records are void of and he failed to provide evidence showing he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010846
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. 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 separation determination. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the pilot Disability Evaluation System (DES).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010848
Counsel states, in effect, that the applicant was not properly processed for separation because he was discharged for misconduct and should have been processed through the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) due to a bi-polar disorder diagnosis. On 23 July 2007 the applicant was referred to the Community Mental Health Service for a mental status evaluation due to his being processed for administrative separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, following...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010849
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 SRPs charge with respect to MH conditions referred for review that were determined to be not unfitting by the PEB is an assessment of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010862
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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, the SSN and DOB listed in the applicant's military records should not be changed at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010863
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 if there was evidence for a §4.130 rating higher than 50 percent at time of placement on the TDRL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010866
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. The SRPs charge with respect to the MH conditions referred for review that were determined to be not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010868
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect his award of the Air Assault Badge, completion of the Basic Leadership Course and Air Assault Course, and adding his Certificate of Achievement and Certificate for the 50 Mile Club. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 does not reflect his award of the Air Assault Badge, completion of the Basic Leadership Course and Air Assault Course or his Certificate of Achievement and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010869
The applicant requests: a. in effect, award of the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge and b. correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Legion of Merit. The applicant states: * he was wounded twice in Vietnam by friendly fire in August 1970 * he was wounded in the Anbar Province, Iraq, on 10 December 2004 * he served in the infantry in the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam * he was told the Navy Combat Action Ribbon would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010870
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his general discharge (GD) to a fully honorable discharge (HD). The commander cited AWOL from on or about 20 February to on or about 26 June 2009 and testing positive for marijuana and cocaine as the basis for his recommendation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010871
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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010873
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected to transfer his educational benefits to his dependents under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability provision. Unfortunately, he has no record either. Based on that decision, he fell in the category of those not required to give any additional service as he already was retirement eligible when the program began on 1 August 2009. c. He was also told that in order for his children to be eligible for any benefits, he would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010874
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 7 February 1983, the applicant was notified of the unit commander's intent to initiate separation action against him for unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010877
* Soldiers selected would attend Class 66 which begins in August 2015 * Selected Soldiers must complete a 3-year service obligation upon promotion to SGM * Soldiers must have sufficient remaining service to complete the service obligation by their 32nd year of active service * only NCOs with a maximum of 26 years of active federal service will be otherwise eligible for selection consideration by the board to attend the USASMC * because the maximum age for continued active federal service is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010881
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 applicant's MH condition during processing through the military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010882
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show he made a Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) change of election from spouse to spouse and child coverage. The applicant provides copies of: * DD Form 1883 dated 26 February 1990 * Certificate of Translation Accuracy, dated 3 April 1996 (12 pages) * Final Order of Adoption, Circuit Court of Arlington, Virginia, dated 7 August 1997 * Letter from a medical doctor, dated 23 December 2003 * DD Form 2656...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010886
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 also reviewed the PEB fitness determination and other evidence in the record; the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010888
A letter of support, signed by the same individual who recommended the applicant's reassignment in the RVN, states that the applicant served in his command as a squad leader. The author states the applicant earned the CIB for his service in the RVN. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the CIB is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010890
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, whether the provisions of Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) section 4.129 were applicable, and whether a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010893
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 | 20140010896
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 noted that while anxiety disorder, not otherwise specified (NOS) was documented as a diagnosis in March 2009, the diagnosis was changed to adjustment disorder by her providers in June 2009 and that was the diagnosis accepted in the narrative summary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010897
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 DOD memorandum, dated 27 February 2013, directed the Service Secretaries to conduct a review of MH diagnoses for service members completing a disability evaluation process between 11 September 2001 and 30 April 2012 to determine if service members were disadvantaged by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010897
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 DOD memorandum, dated 27 February 2013, directed the Service Secretaries to conduct a review of MH diagnoses for service members completing a disability evaluation process between 11 September 2001 and 30 April 2012 to determine if service members were disadvantaged by...