ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003689
The applicant requests correction of item 12f (Foreign Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he served in Iraq from January 2011 to February 2012. The regulation states: * Item 13 will list all authorized awards * Item 12f will list credit for all foreign service completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214 * Item 18 for active duty Soldiers deployed with their units will list the entry, "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003691
The applicant's request that his DD Form 214 be corrected to add the Distinguished Flying Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster) and Air Medal (1st through 20th Award) was carefully considered and there is sufficient evidence to grant relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * Distinguished Flying Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster) * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003694
Title 10, U.S. Code (10 USC), 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. Sections 12731 through 12738 of 10 USC, authorize retired pay for Reserve component (RC) military service. The evidence of record confirms the applicant completed less than 15 years (14 years, 5 months, and 29 days) of qualifying service toward nonregular retirement at the time he was discharged for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003700
His counsel contends the applicant's medical records support a diagnosis of PTSD and he points to the applicant's service medical records which show he was recommended for a psychiatric consult in August 1968 and later diagnosed with anxiety. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003704
It also shows in: * Items 5a and 5b - PFC(P) and E-3 respectively * Item 6 (Date of Rank) - 21 September 1967 * Item 24 - the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar * Item 30 (Remarks) - continuation of item 5a, PFC/E-3 (Permanent), date of appointment and date of rank 21 September 1967 15. After he was wounded, the applicant was reassigned from Vietnam in the rank/grade of PFC/E-3,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003715
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 undertook a careful review of the record in evidence to determine if the preponderance of evidence supported a diagnosis of PTSD. The SRP reviewed the therapist records that recorded the diagnosis of PTSD; however, the documented symptoms were not sufficient enough...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003739
The applicant states: * he was transferred to the Retired Reserve in September 1999 but he was not married at the time; he requested Reserve Component SBP (RCSBP) for his child who was a minor * he married his spouse in January 2005; shortly thereafter, they went to Fort Buchanan PR to obtain an ID card * they provided a copy of their marriage certificate, updated the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System (DEERS) and they were told the SBP was taken care of; they left Fort Buchanan...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003740
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 his service in the Persian Gulf War and award of the appropriate service medals or ribbons. The applicant states his records are in error because they do not show he served in the Persian Gulf War from 1990-1991 nor was he awarded the appropriate campaign ribbons for that service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003741
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003745
The applicant requests, in effect, his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge or that he receive a medical evaluation board (MEB) to determine if he should receive a medical separation or retirement. On 8 January 2014, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to upgrade his under other than honorable conditions discharge. However, regulatory guidance states a Soldier must be found unfit to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003749
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his home of record (HOR) as Germany instead of Cades, South Carolina. The applicant's record contains a DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) executed in conjunction with his enlistment that shows his HOR as Cades, South Carolina. _____________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003751
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 reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the Disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003752
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 record in evidence recorded the absence of the MH evaluation and the absence of a MH diagnosis prior to the C&P evaluation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003754
The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to honorable. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged as a result of court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), chapter 3, with a bad conduct characterization of service. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003755
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 40-66 (Medical Record Administration and Healthcare Documentation) prescribes policies for preparing and using medical reports and records for Soldiers receiving medical treatment or evaluation in an Army military treatment facility. None of the applicant's available military medical or personnel records reference him being wounded in action on 6 June 1969 and receiving medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003765
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 December 1992 to show he entered active duty on 6 June 1971. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 with an effective date of 17 May 1972 * DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract - Armed Forces of the United States), dated 6 June 1974 * DD Form 4, dated 31 May 1977 DD Form 214 with a separation date of 31 December 1992 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003766
The applicant states: * his record should be back dated because it was not his fault his Federal recognition orders were not completed in a timely manner * he completed the Warrant Officer Career Course on 31 January 2013, and the Aviation Initial Entry Rotary Wing (IERW) Course and Basic Officer Leader Course - B (BOLC-B) on 11 September 2014 * he should be eligible for promotion in January 2015; however, because his Federal recognition orders were not completed until January 2015, his new...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003778
The applicant requests, correction of his record and DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add the Legion of Merit (LOM) and Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) with Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC). The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * LOM Order * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence shows the applicant was awarded the LOM and a second MSM (with OLC) for the purpose of retirement and both awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003779
The applicant requests correction of his social security number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence shows the SSN the applicant claims is correct was recorded on multiple documents in his record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting his DD Form 214 to reflect the SSN shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003782
It is not available in the applicant's service record). The applicant was discharged accordingly. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and his discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003785
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. In connection with his enlistment in the Regular Army (RA), the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) and listed his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003797
BOARD DATE: 29 October 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150003797 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides: * a certificate for the award of the Army Achievement Medal * Member-1 copy of his DD Form 214 with a separation date of 31 January 1992 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Without the permanent order that announced this award, there is insufficient evidence to support adding it to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003798
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 October 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150003798 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 23 October 1992, his sentence was affirmed and the BCD ordered executed. The evidence of record shows he was given a BCD pursuant to an approved sentence of a special court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003800
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. The applicant contends her record should be corrected to show her new name due to her marriage that occurred after her discharge from the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003804
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided for temporary and permanent award of the ACMB. Records show the applicant participated in three campaign periods during his service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Air Medal with Numeral 3 for meritorious achievement during the period 1 July to 20 November 1971; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003805
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as XXX-XX-0145. 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 | CY2015 | 20150003811
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his home of record (HOR) as TX instead of GA. 2. The DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States) initiated at that time shows his HOR as Morris, GA, in item 5 (HOR). Item 6 (Place of Entry into Active Duty) shows the entry "Atlanta, GA." 5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003818
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and its addition to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 18 January 1965. His record contains a DA Form 24, for the period 15 January 1962 through 18 January 1965, that shows in: * Section 1 (Appointments, Promotions, or Reductions) * he was reduced to pay grade E-2 on 4 January 1963 * he was advanced to pay grade E-3 on 8 April 1963 * he was promoted to pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003819
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 October 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150003819 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003820
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that all of his overseas duty assignments are not shown on his DD Form 214. These records do not show the location of APO 25 during the applicant's service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003826
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded or authorized: * Army Commendation Medal * Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award) * Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp * four Certificates of Achievement 2. The applicant provides an Army Achievement Medal Certificate indicating he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal with 1st oak leaf cluster (2nd Award) for service during the period 21 June 1985 to 11...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003841
The medical and dental records he provided show a rank and pay grade of what appears to be "SSG E-5." The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period from 2 December 1965 through 1 December 1967; b. deleting all of the entries in block 24...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003842
SO Number 25, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Personnel Control Facility, Fort Knox, on 31 January 1975 discharging him from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, effective 4 February 1975 with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. A DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 4 February 1975 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of a court-martial with an under other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003855
It states * Advanced to: Specialist Four, E-4 * Authority: AR 601-210, Table 2-3, E(3) * Effective Date: 16 February 1987 * Date of Rank: 26 August 1986 * Under "Additional Instructions" * The applicant had completed 63 hours of college credit with transcripts attached * The Soldier has the right to submit a DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Records Under the Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552) to request correction of his effective date corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003856
The applicant requests an exception to policy (ETP) to retain her Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) incentive. The applicant provides a memorandum signed by the Chief, Manning Division, Headquarters, USARC, Fort Bragg, NC, dated 29 October 2014, denying her request for ETP and citing the following reasons: a. she enlisted on 20 September 2003, for 8-years in the ARNG for a $50,000.00 SLRP in MOS 35D; b. she was released from the ARNG on 8 August 2011 and transferred into the IRR on 10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003857
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request to revoke his November 2009 U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) discharge orders and transfer him to the Retired Reserve. The applicant states his anxiety disorder affected his decision process which caused him to procrastinate and delay having his records changed. The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 4 November 1987.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003860
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the Kuwait Liberation Medal- Kuwait be added to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 7 June 1991. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from her DD Form 214 the Kuwait Liberation Medal; and b. adding to her DD Form 214 the: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003866
The DD Form 214 issued at this time shows a birth date of 30 December. The applicant's April 1965 request for a hardship discharge shows a birth date of 3 December. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing a date of birth (day and month) of 3 December on the applicant's 7 December 1958, 20 February 1962, and 25 May 1965 DD Forms 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003871
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 his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-38-XXXX" instead of "XXX-08-XXXX." The evidence of record shows that at the time of the applicant's enlistment on 10 February 1966, his SSN was represented as "XXX-38-XXXX," which is the SSN he used when completing his DD Form 398,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003879
The applicant states, in effect: * he received a letter from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) informing him of a $13,317.70 debt as a result of overpayment of BAH from 1 March 2004 to 30 January 2005 * DFAS assumed that he was not entitled to BAH at all when in fact he was deployed to Iraq during this period * During this period, he was paid BAH at the O-3 rate, with dependents, at zip code 27520, at $1,211.00 per month; this was the proper amount * his records were updated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003882
The SRP recommended no change to the physical evaluation board (PEB) adjudication of the permanent retirement rating of 30 percent for the unfitting mental health condition. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the military Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES). The SRP noted that the PEB assigned a disability rating of 30 percent without application of VASRD Section 4.129 (Mental...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003891
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The DOD memorandum, dated 27 February 2013, directed the Service Secretaries to conduct a review of MH diagnoses for service members completing a disability evaluation process between 11 September 2001 and 30 April 2012, to determine if service members were disadvantaged by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003893
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 | CY2015 | 20150003902
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of birth as 12 September 1942 and the accurate years of service and discharge dates. He was issued a DD Form 214 covering this period of service from 29 June 1973 through 6 May 1976. Therefore, the applicant was correctly not issued a DD Form 214 for that period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003906
The applicant's record contains two DD Forms 214. d. The evidence shows, during this period of service he served in Vietnam from 5 December 1969 to 13 March 1970, which equals a total of 0 years, 3 months, and 09 days of Vietnam service during the period covered by this DD Form 214. e. Army Regulation 635-5, paragraph 2-50b(18) states item 30 of the DD Form 214 should indicate Indochina and Korea service on or after 5 August 1964. Item 17c of this DD Form 214 properly shows he reenlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003910
c. Whether there is any evidence concerning when the applicant's rating chain changed from MAJ AB to those who prepared the Iraq Deployment Evaluation, and whether those raters had been in place for the 90-day period that he claims is necessary. During November 2004, he received the contested OER a change of rater OER which covered 7 months of rated time from 1 December 2003 through 22 June 2004 for his duties as International Law Officer, 415th CA Battalion, with duty in Iraq. c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003911
The applicant requests correction of his military records by upgrading his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a fully honorable characterization of service. The applicant through counsel contends that his military records should be corrected by upgrading his UOTHC discharge to a fully honorable characterization of service because he was discharged after being incarcerated on false charges while on leave. The applicant's assertion that his characterization of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003923
The available service medical records do not show any complaint or treatment for any mental or physical condition during his period of active service 8. Army Regulation 15185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. By the applicant's own statements, his mental and physical problems had their onset either prior to or after his period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003931
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her service in Iraq. Although DFAS's confirmation indicates she was deployed only to Kuwait, evidence shows she was redeployed from Iraq due to pregnancy. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to item 14 of her DD Form 214 the Iraq Campaign Medal with one bronze service star; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003937
Her DD Form 214 does not show she was awarded or authorized the Army Commendation Medal or the Afghanistan Campaign Medal. She deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from 10 July 2013 through 4 July 2014 and participated in one campaign which is qualifying service for award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one bronze service star. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the...