ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010901
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 applicant's MH diagnoses, Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) fitness determination; and if unfitting, whether the provisions of Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) section 4.129 were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010904
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his request to correct his records to show he was retired in the rank of captain (CPT) and that his award of the Army Superior Unit Award (ASUA) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant states, in effect, that he was honorably retired in the rank of first lieutenant (1LT) on 22 July 2013 due to permanent disability (enhanced); however, he was selected for promotion to the rank of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010906
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 29 October 1974 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 that the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010907
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show that the last digit of his Social Security Number (SSN) is a 6 instead of a 0. 2. 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. At the time of his enlistment he provided a Form SSA-5028 (Receipt for Application...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010909
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * Jumps-Army Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) for the period 1 April through 30 April 1991 * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Notification letter, dated 18 January 2006 * ABCMR Record of Proceedings, dated 10 January 2006 * Customer Survey * Orders 036-404, dated 5 February 1991 * DD Form 214, dated 30 October 1994 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. _______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010910
His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his first, middle, and last names as V_ _ _ A_ _ _ E_ _ _. His military records indicate he served under the first, middle, and last names of V_ _ _ A_ _ _ E_ _ _ throughout his entire period of military service. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140010910 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140010910 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010915
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 July 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140010915 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP determined that the MH diagnoses were changed to the applicant's possible disadvantage in the disability evaluation process.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010916
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). After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded the MH condition was not unfitting at the time of medical retirement and no mental health diagnosis was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010917
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP also considered if there was evidence for a VASRD Section 4.130 rating higher than 50 percent at time of placement on the TDRL. The SRP concluded that the 70 percent criteria was not reflected in the evidence and therefore agreed that a rating higher than 50 percent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010918
The SRP deliberated whether by a preponderance of evidence a service diagnosis of PTSD could be recommended in this case for a primary MH rating. The SRP agreed that a 100 percent recommendation for total occupational and social impairment at the time of TDRL placement was not indicated. A 70 percent recommendation (occupational and social impairment, with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood) was likewise not supported given that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010919
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 also determined that no MH diagnoses were changed to the applicant's possible disadvantage in the disability evaluation process. The evidence did not support a change in the diagnosis.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010921
The applicant submitted an application through the DOD Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) Mental Health Special Review Panel (SRP). 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 later considered whether the evidence in the records available supported that any MH condition, regardless of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010922
The DD Form 214 is a "snapshot in time" and is a reflection of the applicant's record of active Army service at the time of his REFRAD. The evidence shows he changed his last name in 2014, 3 years after his REFRAD in 2011. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140010922 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140010922 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010925
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A UD was normally issued at the time. ___________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 | 20140010930
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. On 30 October 1986, after consulting with defense counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge 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. Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010935
On 17 May 1995, he completed an enlistment contract with the New York Army National Guard (NYARNG) with entry into the NYARNG effective the day after his release from active duty (REFRAD). The available record does not contain medical records or information on the applicant's medical evaluation board (MEB)/physical evaluation board (PEB) processing. Based on the statements from the applicant, his supervisor, and the battalion commander, the applicant was unable to attend the first two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010936
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Bronze Star Medal (2nd Award) and the Combat Infantryman Badge. The Bronze Star Medal awarded by GO Number 1073 is also indicated in item 41 of his DA Form 20. c. Regrettably, there was no evidence found either in his service personnel record or in the ADCARS data...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010945
This regulation further stated that the date the wound or injury occurred would also be placed in item 40. c. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 does not show award of the Purple Heart. He provides a document titled Rating Decision, dated 13 July 1971, which appears to be from VA. On the document it essentially states: * the applicant made a claim for service-connection for shrapnel wounds * available medical records did not show any treatment for shrapnel wounds but his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010946
The applicant states: * his DD Form 214 does not show award of the Parachutist Badge * his last duty assignment was Company D, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, USARPAC * his MOS was 11B1P, not 54A1O (chemical operations apprentice) * he served in Vietnam from 23 August 1967 to 8 December 1968 * his DD Form 214 does not reflect his proper military service at discharge 3. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this unit award. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010947
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. The evidence of record shows the applicant's company commander initiated action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct, with a general discharge. The separation authority approved his discharge and he was discharged accordingly on 30 September 1986.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010948
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. Although the birth certificate provided by the applicant shows his DOB as 9 April 1957, the evidence of record shows he reported his DOB as 4 April 1957 when he enlisted in the USAR and Regular Army in 1975. ABCMR Record of Proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010952
On the following date, he was placed on the retired list in the rank/pay grade of SGT/E-5. Orders were published that show the applicant retired from active duty on 31 January 2014 and he was placed on the retired list in the rank of SGT/E-5 on 1 February 2014. Accordingly, his service in the rank of SSG/E-6 should be determined to have been unsatisfactory.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010955
His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. * Does the applicant's military record contain documentation of a diagnosis of PTSD or PTSD-related symptoms? His record shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam from 16 July 1967 to 3 July 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010959
The evidence of record shows the applicant was transferred to the Retired Reserve on 3 September 2009 after completing more than 21 years of service. Based on the foregoing and as a matter of equity, his records should be corrected to show he transferred his benefits to his dependent under the Transfer of Education Benefits provisions of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010962
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DA Form 638 and DA Form 2166-8 the applicant provided showing he served in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom are accepted as sufficient evidence verifying his service in Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding award of the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars and Global War on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010964
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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the entry "12C3O...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010967
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 8 September 2011, while in the rank of lieutenant colonel (LTC), he received a GOMOR for engaging in an inappropriate personal relationship of a sexual nature with a married woman and attempting to conceal the relationship by purchasing a personal cell phone for her so that she could communicate with him privately.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010971
There is no evidence in his available record that shows he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), for the period 2 August 1963 through 1 August 1966, and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 2 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010974
The applicant requests his Legion of Merit (LOM) (2nd Award) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 31 August 1970. The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 * a certificate for award of the LOM (2nd Award), dated 7 July 1970 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the LOM is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010976
The applicant requests, in effect: a. the following awards and their addition to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge); * Silver Star * Bronze Star Medal with V Device * Purple Heart * Air Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge b. and that he be provided a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214). He is submitting evidence/documents from his former chain of command and platoon members for the recommendations and testimony for him to be awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010977
On 16 November 1960, the applicant's immediate commander requested the applicant be discharged from military service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208, paragraph 3a, for unfitness, citing the applicant's prior misconduct to include his court-martial conviction, multiple AWOL offenses, a pattern of irresponsibility, absence of respect to authority, and a bad attitude. b. Paragraph 3-7b states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. _______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010978
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * Item 38 (Record of Assignments) he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his period of service * Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) all the awards listed on his DD Form 214 and two overseas service bars 7. While the Board acknowledges his achievements and honorable service during his period of active duty there is no evidence of record and he provided none showing he was authorized or awarded the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010981
However, his record contains a copy of his DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged on 22 November 1961 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 by reason of unfitness with a character of service as under other than honorable conditions. ____________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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140010981 3 ARMY BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010982
His brothers died within 5 to 10 years after their time in the service. 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. f. He further acknowledged he understood that satisfactory completion of such alternate service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010986
In his request for discharge, he indicated he understood that if his request for discharge was accepted, he would normally be discharged under other than honorable conditions and he would be furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. His request for an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge with all benefits was carefully considered. The ABCMR does not grant requests for upgrade of discharges solely for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010990
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he is authorized the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC). The Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011011
All available medical information was provided by the applicant and counsel with this request. The TSGLI rider provides for payment to Servicemembers who are severely injured and incurred a loss as a result of a traumatic event. Yet, his TSGLI application reported that he "was deployed to Afghanistan when he was bitten by a highly venomous spider."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011014
His record contains a DA Form 1506 (Statement of Service - for Computation of Length of Service for Pay Purposes), dated 15 August 2005, wherein it shows his projected demobilization date was 20 August 2005 and he had served as follows in the: * USAR DEP - 3 March to 26 June 1989 * RA - 27 June to 9 November 1989 * USAR (not on active duty) - 5 December 2003 to 6 June 2004 * USAR (on active duty) - 7 June 2004 to 20 August 2005 7. His record does not contain orders or any other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011033
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 applicant's MH diagnoses; Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) fitness determination; and, if unfitting, whether a disability rating recommendation in accordance with Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011034
The applicant submitted an application through the Department of Defense (DOD) Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) MH Special Review Panel (SRP). 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 entire record for evidence that a higher rating should have been granted at TDRL entrance.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011036
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 and did not find evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the Integrated Disability Evaluation System. The SRP reviewed the entire record for evidence that a higher...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011039
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 | 20140011041
The applicant submitted an application through the Department of Defense (DOD) Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) MH Special Review Panel (SRP). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011045
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 record for evidence of changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the military Integrated Disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011052
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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011053
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his: * social security number (SSN) as "xxx-xx-xxx8" instead of "xxx-xx-xxx3" * discharge date as a date other than 10 July 1986 2. There is no evidence he used SSN "xxx-xx-xxx8" at any time during the period he served on active duty. His discharge orders and DD Form 214 correctly list his discharge date as 10 July 1986. b.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011054
On 2 June 2005, a PEB convened to determine the applicant's fitness for retention in the Army. The applicant provides copies of his Army medical records and his VA medical records. Title 10, USC, section 3914 states that personnel who have completed 20 years of active federal service in the U.S. Armed Forces may be retired at their request upon completion of all required service obligations at the time of retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011057
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of the previous Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decision in Docket Number AR20130002844 on 19 December 2013. They also establish time limitations for the shipment of HHG and state that travel must be completed within 1 year from the active service termination date. The applicant's request for reconsideration of her earlier request for reinstatement of her expired transportation entitlements the relocation of her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011059
It also shows he was instructed to contact the Transportation Office at his destination and request a reweigh of his HHG shipment prior to delivery and/or for additional assistance; and (2) on 20 July 2012, the Shipment Manager notified the applicant that his HHG shipment was scheduled for delivery on 20 July 2012. On 18 July 2012, a message was sent to the applicant's AKO email account informing him there was a possibility of having exceeded his HHG weight limit. It is concluded that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011061
The applicant provides: * State of Georgia Final Judgment and Decree of Divorce, dated 15 May 2006 * Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay (20-year letter), dated 6 July 2007 * DD Form 2656-5 (RCSBP Election Certificate), dated 12 April 2008 * Marriage License and Certificate, dated 8 December 2011 * DD Form 2656-6 (SBP Election Change Certificate), dated 7 December 2012 * Memorandum, Request for Transfer to the United States Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Retired Reserve), dated...