ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011717
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 38 (Record of Assignments) he served in Vietnam with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, II Field Force Artillery from 30 May 1969 to 8 May 1970; and b. item 41 (Awards and Decorations) no award of the BSM. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There are no orders or other corroborating evidence that confirm the applicant was awarded a BSM. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011722
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The certificate provided by the applicant states that he was awarded the ARCOM for meritorious service from June to December 1970 while serving in the RVN. There are no available general orders showing the applicant was awarded the ARCOM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011724
On 26 April 1978, the unit commander notified the applicant action was being initiated to separate him under the provisions of Chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation Enlisted Personnel), based on misconduct. His DD Form 214 shows he received a UOTHC discharge, in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-33b(1), by reason of "frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities." Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011726
His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as XXX-XX-X1XX. There is no evidence the SSN shown on his social security card was ever recorded in his military records. _______ _ 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 | 20140011728
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 31 (Service Training Courses Successfully Completed) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show completion of the Engineer Supply Specialist Course. His DD Form 214 shows in Item 30, AFFE Engineer School, 6 weeks, 1953, Engineer School Support Specialist and in Item 31, None 8.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011730
Item 3 (SSN) of the DD Form 214 that he was issued at the time shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-XX82." However, at some point after his induction into the U.S. Army on 4 June 1969, the available evidence shows his SSN was recorded in his military records as "XXX-XX-XX82" and that SSN is recorded on his 8 December 1970 DD Form 214. The available evidence shows that, after a break in military service, the applicant's correct SSN was entered in his military records when he enlisted in the USAR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011731
The applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal evidence that he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). d. Based on the available evidence, it would be appropriate at this time to award the applicant the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 6 September 1996 through 14 December 1998. 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 6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011733
The applicant requests the records of her deceased former husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from "spouse" to "former spouse" within 1 year of his divorce and payment of the SBP annuity based on his death. However, the FSM's pay records do not reflect receipt of the former spouse election from the FSM nor did DFAS receive a deemed election request from the applicant within one year of the divorce. When the FSM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011734
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: a. he entered active duty in 2001 and b. award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) * orders for the Joint...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011736
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he is qualified to retain the Enlisted Affiliation Bonus (EAB) he contracted for with the Missouri Army National Guard (MOARNG). The applicant states that he contracted with the MOARNG to get a $20,000 bonus. The available evidence clearly shows that the applicant enlisted in the MOARNG on 15 March 2006 for a period of 6 years and completed the bonus addendum that day.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011741
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable or a general discharge. His DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 8 February 1974, under other than honorable conditions, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13-5a(1), for unfitness due to frequent involvement in incidences of a discreditable nature with military or civil authorities. His...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011742
Individuals who had qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal and were evacuated prior to completing six months of service due to wounds resulting from hostile action were entitled to award of the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Individuals who had qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal and were evacuated prior to completing 6 months of service due to wounds resulting from hostile action were entitled to award of the Vietnam Campaign Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011743
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Valorous Unit Award. His DD Form 214 does not show the Valorous Unit Award. 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 as follows: * deleting the Kuwait Liberation Medal * adding the Kuwait Liberation Medal-Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Liberation Medal-Kuwait, and the Valorous Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011744
There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was diagnosed with PTSD or any other mental health condition at any time during or subsequent to his military service. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011745
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 20 does not show award of the Army Commendation Medal and there are no orders in his official military records authorizing him award of this medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him this medal for the period 9 January 1969 through 13 October 1971 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011746
The next day, the sergeant took him off the boxing team. His military records are not available to the Board for review. The regulation stated that discharge, if recommended, would be for unfitness, except that discharge because of unsuitability (under Army Regulation 615-369 (Enlisted Personnel - Discharge - Inaptitude or Unsuitability)), without referral to another board, might be recommended in borderline cases if military circumstances and the character of service rendered by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011748
The applicant provides copies of his: * Headquarters, Medical Department Activity, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, letter, Subject: Medical Addendum, dated 5 January 1982 * U.S. Army Military Personnel Center, Alexandria, Virginia, letter, Subject: Disability Retirement, dated 3 February 1982 * TDRL orders effective 18 February 1982 * DD Form 214 ending 17 February 1982 * Certificate of Retirement * retired Uniform Services Identification Card * attachment orders for TDRL physical examination,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011753
The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. 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. His conviction, confinement, and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and his discharge appropriately...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011754
On 3 December 1993, he was notified of his pending separation for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for commission of a serious offense. On 21 December 1993, he was discharged under honorable conditions (general) for misconduct commission of a serious offense under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c. There is no indication the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011758
The applicant requests, in effect, a medical evaluation board (MEB) and disability retirement or a finding of fitness for duty to continue her Army National Guard (ARNG) service. An individual was relieved of duty when the applicant attempted to have them fix the issue and she was told by replacement personnel that there was no record of her medical board processing, no records of any medical documents on file with them, and no records of a medical condition or discharge. She has been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011759
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that a DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile) dated 15 August 2008 be removed from his record. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request to remove a DA Form 3349 dated 15 August 2008 from his record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011761
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was authorized Board Certification Pay (BCP) retroactive to the beginning of calendar year 2011. In the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was obtained from the Chief, Army Medical Department, Special Pay Branch, Office of The Surgeon General (OTSG), Falls Church, VA. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant applied for and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011763
The applicant requests an exception to policy to transfer unused education benefits to his dependents under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of Reserve service. Public Law 110-252, section 3020, limits eligibility to transfer unused benefits to those members of the Armed Forces who are serving on active duty or as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011764
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 showing the applicant filed his application and the Army approved his request to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011765
The disability rating from the physical evaluation board (PEB) did not include three compression fractures in the vertebrae/thoracic area. The PEB recommended a 20-percent disability rating and separation with severance pay. Although "minimal T8, T9, and T10 compression fractures" were noted on his radiology report during the VA Compensation and Pension physical examination prior to his discharge date, it is a medically acceptable condition and is not considered "unfit."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011767
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The applicant submitted an application through the Department of Defense (DOD) Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) MH Special Review Panel (SRP). The SRP considered if there was evidence for a VASRD section 4.130 rating higher than 50 percent at time of placement on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011770
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 | 20140011771
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 (DES). The evidence of the available records shows the diagnosis of adjustment disorder, not otherwise...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011774
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 | 20140011775
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 considered the appropriateness of changes in the MH diagnoses; Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) fitness determination; and if unfitting, whether the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011776
The applicant requests his date of rank for promotion to chief warrant officer two (CW2) in the New Jersey Army National Guard (NJARNG) be backdated to the date of the state promotion, on 27 July 2012. This law required the President of the United States to appoint and promote warrant officers to the next higher grade. As a result, the Board recommends that all appropriate Department of the Army records of the individual concerned by amending his date of rank (not effective date of rank)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011778
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 | 20140011779
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 9 October 1975 under the provisions of AR 635-200, paragraph 13-5a(1), with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for review of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record shows the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011780
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 | 20140011780
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 | 20140011782
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011782
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011786
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 if there was evidence for a VASRD section 4.130 rating higher than 50 percent at the time of TDRL entry. The SRP further concluded that there was insufficient cause to recommend a change in the PEB adjudication of the applicants permanent retirement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011788
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 February 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140011788 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence indicates an administrative error was made when recording the applicant's SSN on his 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 to show the SSN listed on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011789
The SRP considered the change in diagnosis from PTSD to anxiety disorder, not otherwise specified (NOS) during the time the applicant was going through the Disability Evaluation System (DES). The SRP agreed the evidence of the record supported the change in diagnosis to anxiety disorder at the time of the MEB and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). The SRP did not conclude that the post-separation evidence supported a higher rating.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011792
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 | 20140011794
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. After consideration of all the evidence, the SRP determined that a rating higher than the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011795
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * DA Form 4836 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment or Reenlistment), dated 23 July 2008 * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States), dated 4 February 2009 * Orders Number 034-01, issued by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Army ROTC, University of Scranton on 4 February 2009 * Cadet Command (CC) Form 203-R (Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011796
On 23 March 1972, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 29 March 1972, he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The letters of commendation and certificates of training provided by the applicant were carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011798
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 in the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) adjudication of the applicants temporary retirement determination. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011799
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. His two DA Forms 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) show in: * item 31 (Foreign Service) U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) Vietnam from 1 December 1966 through 15 September 1967 * item 38 (Record of Assignments) "excellent" conduct and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011800
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. After a comprehensive review of the applicant's case, the SRP determined by majority vote that there should be no change...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011801
The applicant requests correction of his DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the periods ending 8 September 2002 and 30 September 2009 to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) and a fourth award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). The applicant served a period of qualifying service for award of the GWOTSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011804
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). ___________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) AR20070016793 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140011804 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011807
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the GWOTEM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who deployed abroad for service in the GWOT operations on or after 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded...