ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011587
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 the diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES). The SRP noted the available treatment records at the time leading up to the TDRL entry recorded no history of suicidal ideation; there were no psychiatric hospitalizations, no aggressive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011588
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011589
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 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 reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011590
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The SRP agreed that physical evaluation board (PEB) adjudication of the unfitting major depressive disorder (MDD) was supported by the evidence and application of the provisions of the Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) Section 4.129 were appropriately applied at Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) entry; however, the SRP noted its...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011591
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). Because the applicant was referred into the DES process with a diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), but the VA examination (which was considered part of the DES process), narrative summary (NARSUM), medical evaluation board (MEB) and physical evaluation board (PEB) listed a diagnosis of major depression,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011592
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP next considered whether any mental condition was unfitting for continued military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011593
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 considered the appropriateness of changes in the MH diagnoses, the physical evaluation board (PEB) fitness determination; whether the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011595
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. As the applicants condition improved, he no longer met the diagnostic criteria for PTSD and that explained why his MH diagnosis was eliminated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011596
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 applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded there was insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011597
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 noted that at the time of permanent disability disposition and removal from the TDRL, the PEB rated the applicant's PTSD condition at 50 percent. The SRP considered whether the evidence of record supported ratings for the unfitting MH condition at TDRL exit that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011598
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 agreed that the PEB adjudication of unfitting PTSD was supported by the evidence, the diagnosis of PTSD was the appropriate diagnosis and application of the provisions of the Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) Section 4.129 was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011599
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 considered the appropriateness of changes in the applicant's MH diagnoses, the physical evaluation board (PEB) fitness determination; and if unfitting, a disability rating recommendation in accordance with the Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011600
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011601
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her record to show she submitted a timely application to transfer her Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to her son. The evidence of record does not support correction of the applicant's record to show she submitted a timely application to transfer her Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to her son. She was not eligible to transfer education benefits during this period.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011608
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to a general discharge. On 23 March 1995, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed the issuance of a discharge under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011615
Orders 300-10, Fort Bragg, NC, dated 27 October 2006, as provided by the applicant, show he was ordered to deploy to Southwest Asia effective on or about 12 January 2007. Therefore, the remarks block of his DD Form 214 should show this deployed service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to Item 18 of his DD Form 214 the entry: "SERVICE IN AFGHANISTAN FROM 20070108 20080414."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011619
There is no evidence indicating he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgraded of his discharge. Based on the seriousness of his misconduct, and in view of the fact that he voluntarily requested to be discharged in order to avoid a trial by court-martial that could have resulted in a punitive discharge, his overall record of service did not support the issuance of an honorable or general discharge by the separation authority at the time and it does not support an upgrade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011621
Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as 9xx-0x-1xxx. Item 1 Name (last, first, middle initial) and Service Number) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows the Temporary Identification Number (TIN) he was issued when he enlisted. However, to clarify any questions or confusion in regard to the difference in the TIN recorded in his military record and his SSN, it would be appropriate to add an entry to item 30 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 showing his SSN as indicated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011624
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) to show that he was promoted to captain (CPT)/ pay grade O-3. Thus, the evidence of record shows the applicant's DD Form 214 shows his correct rank, grade, and effective date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011625
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 February 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140011625 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Documents in his record showing the SSN XXX-XX-XX7X include: * a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) completed by the applicant prior to enlistment * a DD Form 1584 (National Agency Check Report) 4. The Army discontinued using the ASN as an identifier and began using the SSN on 1 July 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011627
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show award of the Kuwait Liberation Medals and Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC). The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the Kuwait Liberation Medal from his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011634
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was retired due to physical disability. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show he was retired due to physical disability because he has received a higher disability rating from the VA. 2. The available evidence shows the applicant was evaluated by a PEB while on active duty and he was found unfit for duty due to two medical conditions and given a combined disability rating of 20 percent.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011635
The applicant requests correction of his military records by reinstating his entitlement to receive benefits from the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB). The applicant contends his military records should be corrected by reinstating his eligibility to receive benefits from the MGIB because he never filed the necessary paperwork required to initiate the SLRP. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant made his decision to opt out of the MGIB in order to receive the SLRP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011636
(1) Paragraph 7-4 (Requirement for periodic medical examination and PEB evaluation) provides that a Soldier on the TDRL must undergo a periodic medical examination and PEB evaluation at least once every 18 months to decide whether a change has occurred in the disability for which the Soldier was temporarily retired. If the Soldier meets the criteria below, the Soldier will be removed from the TDRL, permanently retired for physical disability, and entitled to receive disability retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011641
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. An NGB Form 23 completed on or after 23 November 1977 shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-4XXX." _______ _X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011646
He was also informed that since he was on the promotion list at the time he was referred to the PDES, he would be promoted to the recommended grade upon retirement. The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show he was advanced on the retired list to the rank of SGM (E-9) or MSG (E-8) because after having back surgery and being referred for MEB/PEB processing he was selected for promotion to MSG (E-8) in both 2010 and 2011; however, his physical profile precluded him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011650
On 3 September 2014 in view of the foregoing information, the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical considerations, and mitigating factors when taking action on applications from former service members administratively discharged UOTHC and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health professional...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011651
The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. The only records available to this Board are the records provided by the applicant. Therefore, there is insufficient substantive evidence to award the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011652
He was selected as a member of the Army Artist Team X and served in Korea from March to June 1970. Such selection was not an award or decoration and as such, is not entered on the DD Form 214. The Board corrects military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011653
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, removal of records pertaining to unexcused absences from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The evidence shows unexcused absence/unsatisfactory participation notifications are authorized to be filed in the applicant's OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011655
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 February 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140011655 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 27 February 1979, to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding her the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011656
The applicant requests correction of his record to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. There is no evidence in his records of any court-martial convictions, personnel actions, or statements that would justify disqualification for the second award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. 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 (2nd Award) for the period 25 February...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011657
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant's correct DOB was recorded in his military service records when he initially enlisted in the U.S. Army. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct the applicant's records to show his correct DOB, as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011658
U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided guidelines for award of the Air Medal. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011659
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * Block 11 (Primary Specialty) as 4 years, 7 months, and 8 days as the years and months in specialty * Block 14 (Military Education) as "VCK - Combatives Level 1" and "VCL - Combatives Level 2" * Block 18 (Remarks) he completed the first term of service * Blocks 19a and b (Mailing Address After Separation and Nearest Relative) an address in Delray Beach, FL 2. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011661
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) by adding another Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and a 4th Army Achievement Medal (AAM). The applicant provides copies of approved DA Forms 638 (Recommendation for Award) with order numbers for the ARCOM, ARCOM with "V" Device, and four different AAMs. The applicant was awarded four AAMs.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011664
His DD Form 214 shows he is authorized the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars, and the Iraq Campaign Medal. Therefore, although the Adjutant General of the State of Louisiana awarded him the Louisiana Emergency Service Medal it is not authorized to be entered on the DD Form 214. 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 with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011666
On 5 March 2014, the Board accepted the SRP findings and recommendations and denied his request for a change to his mental health evaluation rating. A DOD memorandum, dated 27 February 2013, directed the Service Secretaries to conduct a review of mental health diagnosis for service members completing a disability evaluation process between 11 September 2001 and 30 April 2012 in order to determine if they were disadvantaged by a changed diagnosis over the course of their physical disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011668
After this episode, he was referred to mental health for evaluation and treatment. After consideration of clinical records, laboratory findings, and physical examination, the MEB found that the applicant's diagnosis of bipolar I disorder, impairment for social and industrial adaptability described as "definite," was medically unfitting and referred him to a PEB. The applicant concurred with these additional findings on January 30, 2006. c. On 6 February 2006, an informal PEB found the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011676
* Item 40 (Wounds) shows he sustained a fragment wound to the left hand on 17 November 1969 * Item 40 does not show he was wounded on 30 November 1969 * Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) shows he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained on 17 July 1969 4. He provided a DA Form 1594 that shows in item number 42, that while members of Company A, 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry Regiment were practicing firing the 81mm mortar weapon system, "3/6" element adjusted fire and there was an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011681
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-3362 versus XXX-XX-3336. His records primarily show his military serial number, not his SSN. _______ _ 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 | 20140011688
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected enrollment in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) under Option C (Immediate Annuity) instead of Option A (I decline to make an election until Age 60). The DD Form 2656-5 states: * a decision to participate, that is to select either Option B or C, is permanent and cannot be changed unless authorized by law * a decision to decline RCSBP coverage means he would not have another opportunity to select SBP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011694
The applicant requests, in effect, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the award of a Legion of Merit and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides policy and guidance for military awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Legion of Merit to the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011696
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he declined or terminated the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) spouse coverage. To terminate SBP, a service member has a 1-year window to withdraw from SBP, beginning the 25th month through the 36th month after his or her first eligibility to receive retired pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing his DD Form 2656-2 with his spouse's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011699
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His available record contains and he submitted the following documents which show his SSN as XX8-XX-XXXX: * NGB Form 22 * NGB Form 23B * his social security card 5. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from item 3 of his DD Form 214 issued on 22 April 1991 the current entry and replacing it with the SSN as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011702
On 16 September 1991: a. he was notified by his unit commander that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct - serious misconduct. The evidence of record shows the applicant received a field grade Article 15 for offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and was separated with a general, under honorable conditions discharge for serious...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011711
The applicant requests correction of his effective date of rank (DOR) for promotion to major in the California Army National Guard (CAARNG) from 2 May 2014 to 13 December 2013. In a memorandum, dated 7 May 2014, the NGB informed The Adjutant General, CAARNG, of the applicant's promotion to major effective 2 May 2014. The applicant was extended Federal recognition for promotion to major, effective 2 May 2014.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011713
The applicant requests a 90 day extension of her release from active duty date. She stated that she was informed by her PCP several weeks prior that she needed to get her ETS date extended in order to schedule, receive, and complete the corrective medical procedure. It appears that her unit tried to accommodate her request for an extension; however, she failed to provide the requested information.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011714
The applicant requests correction of her military records to show her Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) was paid in full. It stated that the applicant was requesting to receive $1,701.70, which is the difference between what the SLRP has paid and the $20,000 that was authorized in her SLRP addendum. Evidence shows that the applicant had completed an SLRP addendum and that SLRP payments had been made.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011715
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service and award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The record shows the applicant was deployed to Kuwait and Iraq with his unit in support of OEF from 10 November 2003 through 29 March 2004 (4 months and 19 days). Based on his service in Iraq and his participation in one campaign, he is entitled to the ICM with one bronze service star and correction of his...