ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012222
The applicant requests, in effect, item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending 24 October 2007, be corrected to show service in Iraq from "20030816 - 20040401" instead of "20030816 - 20040101." The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * two memoranda for record showing periods of service in Iraq CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. c. Adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012237
After his appeal to the VA, the VA increased the service-connection rating from 10% to 40% as a result of new information of his service condition not available to the PEB and which would have increased his combined disability rating from 40% to 60%. The VA initially rated the applicant's unfitting spondylosis with degenerative disc disease lumbar spine at 10%, which resulted, together with his other unfitting medical conditions, in a PEB recommending his permanent disability retirement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012240
He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. He was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal during his service from 7 February 1960 through 6 February 1964 and this award was shown on the resulting DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214, ending on 31 January 1975, the Legion of Merit, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and four bronze service stars to be affixed to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012242
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * correct dates (unspecified) * schools completed * injury of left knee and right ankle * weapons qualification 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the National Defense Service Medal and the Expert...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012244
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge upgraded. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show his UOTHC discharge upgraded because he was young, had other prior commitments, and intended to return to his unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012245
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his 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 | 20140012247
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The applicant was 17 years of age, had satisfactory completed training and had served for approximately a year and a half before any negative incidents were documented. The applicant has not provided and the record does not contain any evidence that he was hospitalized for a back condition, and/or was on profile...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012249
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his first name as S__NON. 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. While his desire to have his military records changed to show the first name he now uses...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012251
The applicant requests his grade be changed to chief warrant officer three (CW3) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with an effective date of 30 September 1991. 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. These orders show he was retired from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012252
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he completed search and rescue (SAR) training and that he was awarded or authorized the following awards: * Overseas Service Ribbon * Combat Commemorative Service Commemorative * Airborne and Air Assault Commemorative Ribbon (interpreted to mean the Parachutist Badge and Air Assault Badge) * Prisoner of War (POW) Medal * Presidential Unit Citation * Army Aircrew...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012253
On 10 May 1973, the appropriate authority approved the recommendation for separation due to civil court conviction and directed that the applicant be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. c. An individual discharged for conviction by a civil court normally was furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate, however, an honorable or General Discharge Certificate could be furnished if the individual being discharged had been awarded a personal decoration, or if warranted by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012254
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 applicant submitted an application through the DOD Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) MH Special Review Panel (SRP). The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012255
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his general discharge under honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012256
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. Although the TDRL examiner thought the applicant was under-reporting his level of emotional distress, the examiner concluded there was occupational and social impairment due to mild or transient symptoms which decreased work efficiency and ability to perform occupational...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012257
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's reconstructed record does not contain orders awarding him any personal decorations for achievement, service, or valor. In order to request an award under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1130, a DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) must be submitted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012258
c. The applicant retired from the Army under TERA on 30 June 1994. The employment meets the guidelines laid out in applicable statutes under 10 U.S. Code, section 1143a(c) and Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 1332.37. e. Though all of the applicant's employment qualifies as legitimate, only the employment performed between the applicant's retirement date and his ERQP can be considered. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012259
All uniformed members of the 502d MI Battalion were wearing these commendations during his period of service from 1969 to 1970 even though some of these personnel had not served during the Korean War. It was an homage to the unit. b. Paragraph 22-5(h) (Foreign Unit Awards) states foreign unit awards are authorized for wear on the Army uniform when at least one U.S. decoration, service medal, or ribbon is worn at the same time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012260
His DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) listed his SSN as "068-xx-xxxx" and his home of record as Rochester, NY. Unfortunately, the NARA Form 13038 is not a military record and correction of this form is not within the purview of this Board. __________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 | 20140012261
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the award of a Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device, awarded during his service in Vietnam. His service records do not contain orders awarding him the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device and the applicant did not provide any orders. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes policy and procedures for military awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012264
His prior USAF service was properly recorded in item 22a(2) of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 22 October 1970. The governing Army regulation in effect at the time of his separation from the Regular Army did not provide for the recording of awards issued outside of the period covered by that DD Form 214. Therefore, there is no basis to amend his DD Form 214, for the period ending 22 October 1970, to show an award that was awarded during a period covered by a different DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012266
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge upgraded to honorable. The applicants wife of 32 years provides a letter of support wherein she states the applicant and she raised three children. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show his UOTHC discharge upgraded to honorable because his discharge was based on false information.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012267
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 | 20140012272
He understood if his request were accepted he could receive a discharge under other than honorable conditions and that by submitting his request he was admitting he was guilty of the charge against him. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. c. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012276
The SPD code of "KFS" is the correct code for Soldiers separating under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 . The evidence of record further confirms his RE code was assigned based on his separation under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200. _______ _ 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 | 20140012277
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 record contained the following documents that list his DOB as "23 June XXXX": * 2 Standard Forms (SF) 89 (Report of Medical History), dated 15 September 1960 and 9 August 1961 * 2 SFs 88 (Report of Medical Examination), dated 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012280
His command did not authorize him to take the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) because he was told that his position was not a Spanish language required position even though he was required to know and speak Spanish to perform his duties. Army Regulation 11-6 (Army Foreign Language Program) implements policies and procedures for establishing Army linguist requirements of Armys command language programs and for identifying, testing, reporting, evaluating, reevaluating, training, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012301
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The GWOTSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the areas of eligibility designated for award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, or Iraq Campaign Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012304
The DASEB stated that the applicant also requested transfer of an administrative GOMOR to the restricted portion of his OMPF. She contacted his command to inform them that they were still legally married and he provided his command with documentation that had led him to believe that he was divorced. With regard to the applicant's contention that the supporting evidence would show that the GOMOR has served its intended purpose, he has not provided sufficient evidence to support this statement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012318
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 March 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140012318 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states, in effect, there were errors, omissions, and inaccuracies in the way the ABCMR made their decision: * his prior service was inaccurately stated * he enlisted in the Army National Guard (ARNG) on 19 October 1973 for 4 months and 1 day and he enlisted in the Regular Army on 11 November 1974 * he was an 11B50 (Infantryman) Chief Instructor during his last...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012320
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect his foreign service in: * Saudi Arabia, from 1 August 1990 through 15 April 1990 [sic], * Korea, from 24 February 1988 through 22 February 1989 * Europe, from 15 October 1998 through 14 June 2002 2. Item 5 (Oversea Service) of his DA Form 2-1 shows he served in the following locations during the period specified: * Korea 24 February 1988 through 22 February...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012323
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 March 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140012323 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He departed Vietnam on 30 March 1968 and was transferred to Fort Lewis, Washington where he was released from active duty (REFRAD) on the same day as an overseas returnee in the pay grade of E-1. Conviction and sentence were effected in accordance with the applicable law and regulation and the reduction in grade appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012325
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he served in the Gulf War. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. 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, dated 13 March 1992, by adding in: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012327
The applicant states: * he extended his tour in Vietnam for 2 months * his DD Form 214 shows he served in Vietnam for only 11 months and 27 days * he served in Vietnam from April 1967 to June 1968 * he was only at Fort Hood, TX, for 4 months upon his return from Vietnam, but his DD Form 214 shows he was there for 6 months * he needs his DD Form 214 to show his correct foreign service credit for his Department of Veterans Affairs claim 3. The instructions stated to enter the total period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012328
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her: a. DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings), dated 3 October 2008, to show her disability resulted from a combat-related injury as defined in Title 26, U.S. Code, section 104. b. retirement orders, dated 20 October 2008, to show her disability was caused by an instrumentality of war incurred in the line of duty (LOD) during a period of war as defined by law. The PEB determined the applicant's disabilities did not result...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012331
The applicant states his platoon was awarded the AFEM and AFSM for their service in Croatia/Bosnia in support of Operation Joint Endeavor (OJE) after he was honorably discharged from the Army. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 13 of his DD Form 214 by: a. deleting the Southwest Asia Service Medal; and b. adding the: * Southwest Asia Service Medal with bronze service star * Armed Forces...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012332
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, it would be appropriate to posthumously award the FSM the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012333
The applicant contends that his 28 April 1977 DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he received a high school diploma (in 1975) and two years of college credit (as of 1979), and also his service in Korea. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provides insufficient evidence to show he completed any additional civilian education prior to his discharge on 28 April 1977. c. Item 20 of his 28 April 1977 DD Form 214 shows he completed 11 years of high school and zero (0) years of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012334
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 award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and a medal for completion of advanced individual training (AIT). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the ARCOM to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012337
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in the Sinai. Senator * Memorandum for Record, subject: Awards and Decorations for [Applicant], dated 24 March 2014 * orders CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. _______ _ _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 | 20140012339
The applicant states that he was not required to select SBP coverage at the time of retirement from active Army service because he was a single Soldier. The applicant contends he should be allowed to enroll in the SBP for spouse only coverage because he was not aware that he had only one year from the time of marriage to make such an election. The sincerity of the applicant's contention is not in question; however, there is no evidence the applicant submitted an application to enroll in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012343
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 701(f), states SLA may be granted to Soldiers who serve on active duty for a continuous period of at least 120 days, in an area in which they are entitled to special pay for duty subject to hostile fire or imminent danger, and to those Soldiers who are not authorized annual leave as a consequence of duty assignments in support of contingency operations. The evidence of record shows the applicant was a LTC in the RA and as such, he was authorized to complete 28...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012344
The applicant requests, in effect, entitlement to and payment of the Chaplain Loan Repayment Program (CLRP) incentive. He was accessioned as an Army Reserve Chaplain on 14 April 2014 and has since been trying to seek information about the CLRP only to be told this should have taken place during his accessioning. As a result, the Board recommends that the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing he executed a CLRP Written Agreement on 14 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012345
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add any missing awards and correction of his Silver Star orders to show: * his last name as "Bxxxuot" instead of "Bxxxout" * his unit as "D5/7 Cav" 2. The AFEM is authorized for qualifying service in Korea during the period 1 October 1966 to 30 June 1974. b. Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012350
The applicant provides: * NATO Medal award certificate for service in an operation related to the former Yugoslavia for the period 7 May 2001 to 1 December 2001 * Service Member Deployment History Outprocessing Verification, dated 6 February 2002, covering the period 1 July 1998 to 6 February 2002 and showing deployment to Macedonia * memorandum for record showing the applicant is eligible for the award of the Kosovo Campaign Medal for the period 7 May 2001 to 1 December 2001 * two DA Forms...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012351
The applicant requests correction of the reason and authority for his separation shown on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Service) from Certificate of Disability for Discharge to something different. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he enlisted in the ERC on 28 July 1942 and he entered active duty on 7 May 1943 in Dallas, TX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012353
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her record to show she was determined to be medically unfit by the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and retired by reason of physical disability. On 28 March 2008, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of her discharge. In addition, evidence clearly shows in her request for discharge, she indicated she did not desire a physical evaluation prior to her separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012357
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of her general discharge to an honorable discharge. Due to the negative attitude of the applicant and poor prognosis for self-change, it was recommended that the command consider administrative separation of the applicant from the military.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012362
A medical proceeding conducted by an EPSB, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within six months of the Soldier's initial entrance on active duty, the condition would have permanently or temporarily disqualified the Soldier for entry into the military service had it been detected at the time of enlistment, and the medical condition does not disqualify the Soldier from retention in the service under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012375
Counsel requests, in effect, correction of the applicant's records to show he retired effective 30 June 2002. Counsel states: * the applicant was dishonorably discharged as a result of court-martial on 9 April 2007 * the offense alleged in the applicant's court-martial proceedings occurred on 1 May 2002 * the applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he received several awards and medals for his outstanding service, including the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012378
On 3 October 2011, the National Guard Bureau granted the Virginia Adjutant General's request for the applicant's retention beyond her MRD of 31 January 2012 (28 years service) until 31 July 2014 (age 60), under the provisions of Title 10, United States Code (USC) section 14703 and National Guard Regulation 635-100 (Personnel Separations - Termination of Appointment and Withdrawal of Federal Recognition). Title 10 USC, section 14515 (Discharge or Retirement for Age), states that each Reserve...