ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004764
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 October 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150004764 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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. With regard to his request to add his overseas service, his records, unfortunately, do not show any periods of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004798
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20090000030, on 16 June 2009. There is no evidence and he did not provide any evidence to show he was promoted to or was serving in the rank of SGT at the time of his discharge on 4 April 1952.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004840
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-8674. The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as XXX-XX-8674 was carefully considered. There is no evidence the SSN he claims to be correct was ever recorded in his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004845
On 26 June 2014, several weeks after submitting his application for student loan repayment, he received notification that he was not authorized more than a $10,000 SLRP incentive, that he had been paid double what he was actually authorized, and that unless he obtained an exception to policy, recoupment action would be initiated. His reenlistment contract and DA Form 5261-4 (Student Loan Repayment Program Addendum) were both signed the same date by the applicant and Army Reserve Career...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004851
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 and a court order. His records are void of documentation showing he served in the Army under any name other than the name listed on his DD Form 214. The applicant's military service records show he enlisted, served, and was discharged under the name that is listed on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004852
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 | CY2015 | 20150004859
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge based on his diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The applicant states his discharge was related to his mental condition at the time. In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014, the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004873
d. He tried to bandage his wound the best he could because they were not assigned medical personnel at the time. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. The applicant's DA Form 20 contains no entries indicating he was wounded in action and there is no evidence in his military records that indicates he was treated for a combat-related wound.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004890
On 23 September 1971, Headquarters, Department of the Army, Office of Personnel Operations denied his request to be separated. The orders show the reason for discharge as unsuitability and the SPD "264." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. voiding his undesirable discharge; and b. showing that he was discharged from the service with an honorable discharge on 17 December 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004894
The applicant requests, in effect, the DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) currently filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), be replaced with one that shows he "Exceeded Course Standards." He contends that the DA Form 1059 he was given should show he "Exceeded Course Standards." The applicant provided a memorandum from the commandant congratulating him for achieving "academic excellence" by being placed on the Commandant's List; however, this does not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004895
The applicant requests retroactive payment of Board Certification Pay (BCP). She believes BCP was lumped in with other special pays, but was told it was never paid for the period requested. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing she timely applied for and was authorized payment of BCP for the period 29 July 2013 to 30 April 2014; and b. DFAS determining the amount of BCP due for the above period and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004896
The applicant requests that a memorandum unfavorably considering him for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF)). The applicant states: * the memorandum disqualifying him from award of the Army Good Conduct Medal was not written and submitted in accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), paragraphs 4-8c and d * the memorandum refers to the wrong Army regulation and does not include the period of disqualification * it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004899
An SF 600, dated 2 September 1972, shows the applicant complained of nervousness and was prescribed Librium. There is no evidence to show he was unable to perform his assigned duties. However, the evidence of record shows that his chain of command considered his previous service and he received a general discharge under honorable conditions rather than a discharge under other than honorable conditions which was normally considered appropriate in a chapter 10 Separations when a Soldier was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004912
The ABCMR's decision in Docket Number AR20140016974 failed to specify in the Boards determination that the applicant was to be paid $200 per day of unused PDMRA in accordance with the provisions of Section 605 of the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act. Accordingly, the Record of Proceedings should be corrected to read in Paragraph 1 of the Board Determination/Recommendation "The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004921
The applicant requests adjustment of his 1-year Medical Additional Special Pay (MASP) contract at $15,000.00 per year to show an effective date of 1 July 2013 and 1 July annually thereafter. 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, dated 4 May 2015. A review of special pay and finance records cannot verify the effective date of the applicant's initial medical license.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004937
The applicant requests correction of her record by removing the order that awarded her the Parachutist Badge from her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). It provides that the Army Board for Correction of Military Records may direct removal of documents filed in the OMPF. There is no harm to the Army or to the Soldier if the orders awarding her the Parachutist Badge are removed from her OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004938
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded for qualifying service in Vietnam. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from his DD Form 214, ending on 30 July 1976 the Good Conduct Medal and Vietnam Service Medal * adding to his DD Form 214, ending on 30 July 1976 the: * Army Commendation Medal * Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004956
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 September 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150004956 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the removal of two documents from his official military personnel file (OMPF), specifically a Certificate of Training for completing Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) standardization training from 4 May through 15 May 2013, and a Certificate of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005005
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He informed the supervisor that he was unaware of such a medal and that he had been assigned to Korea in February 2000. There is no evidence of record and he did not provide sufficient evidence showing his commander, at the time, recommended him for award of the MOVSM and it was approved.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005029
The applicant states, in effect: * his current DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214)) does not address all of the Air Medals he was awarded * as proof, he points out the citation for the 3rd through 18th Oak Leaf Cluster for the Air Medal * he "actively participated in more than twenty-five aerial missions over hostile territory in support of counterinsurgency operations" during the period 7 June to 14 December 1967 (awards given in General Orders (GO) Numbers 942 through 944; they are all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005039
On 24 November 2014, the USAPDA issued the applicant a DA Form 199-2 (Revised PEB Proceedings) showing his disability rating for sleep apnea and directing his medical retirement retroactive to 23 April 2000, the date he was discharged by reason of disability with entitlement to severance pay. In November 2014, the USAPDA corrected the applicant's records and indicated that the CoFC (File Number 07-328C) directed his previous disability findings be amended to reflect permanent disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005068
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show the nonjudicial punishment (NJP) he received under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 4 January 2015, was set aside. The false statements made by the applicant during the investigation should be included in the adverse action. Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, the applicable law, and regulations, the NJP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005089
The same entitlement amount is also received by meeting different eligibility requirements that qualify a Soldier for HFP. The same entitlement amount is also received by meeting different eligibility requirements that qualify a Soldier for IDP. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * issuing the applicant an appropriate document certifying his deployment to Kuwait and Afghanistan from 4 February 2003 to 22...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005097
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. While shoulder wounds and concussion injuries caused by enemy-generated explosions can justify award of the Purple Heart, substantiating evidence must be provided to verify the wound was the result of hostile action, it required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. The applicant has not provided substantiating evidence showing his injuries meet the strict...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005115
The applicant requests payment of his Medical Additional Special Pay (MASP) for physicians for the year 10 July 2014 through 9 July 2015. The applicant is requesting full payment of a 1-year MASP contract at $15,000/year effective 10 July 2014 through 9 July 2015. OTSG rejected the MASP contract, incorrectly stating he was not eligible for any MASP payment since his retirement date was 25 June 2015 and he would not be able to complete the entire year.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005125
(1) Criterion A - The applicant had been exposed to a traumatic event where both of the following were present: * he experienced, witnessed or was confronted with an event that involved actual or threatened death or serious injury, or a threat to the physical integrity of self or others * his response involved intense fear, helplessness or horror (2) Criterion B The traumatic event is persistently re-experienced in 1 or more of the following ways: * recurrent and distressing recollections...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005135
The applicant requests her Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) for the period 30 September 2010 through 29 September 2011 (hereafter referred to as the contested NCOER) be corrected by: * removing the negative comment entered in Part IVd (Leadership) * removing the comments in Part Ve (Senior Rater Bullet Comments) 2. On both reports the rating scheme is the same as the contested report. After a comprehensive review of the applicant's contentions and arguments, evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005169
In effect, the applicant got involved with drugs due to the stress of his job in Vietnam and he used drugs as a way help him deal with the daily stress of life as a combat Soldier and infantryman in Vietnam. (2) Traumatic nightmares. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005175
On 11 December 2007, the applicant's commander informed him that he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17. He submitted an application for correction of military records to the ABCMR requesting the narrative reason for separation on his DD Form 214 be changed to reflect medical retirement by reason of permanent disability for PTSD with a physical disability rating of at least 70 percent. The evidence of record shows he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005250
He provides: * DA Form 4836 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment or Reenlistment), dated 21 February 2009 * Annex R (Reenlistment/Extension Bonus Addendum - ARNG of the United States) to DA Form 4836, dated 21 February 2009 * Annex L (SLRP Addendum - ARNG of the United States) to DA Form 4836, dated 16 May 2009 * DA Forms 2166-8 (NCO Evaluation Report) from 2009 - present * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Self-authored statement, dated 16 March 2015 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005259
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge (GD) (i.e., an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge) to an honorable discharge (HD). ____________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 | CY2015 | 20150005321
On 14 February 2013, both the applicant and SSG E____ K____ D____ were issued no-contact orders. On 26 May 2013, E____ K____ D____ filed a complaint with the State of North Carolina Cumberland County Magistrate against the applicant for threatening her children's life, her life, and putting his hands on her. d. She then asked the applicant a question about his wife and son and he grabbed her arms and slammed her against the wall and told her to never talk about his wife like that again and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005322
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 administratively discharged with UOTHC characterization of service and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health professional to determine...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005349
Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, United States Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to follow when taking action on applications from former service members discharged under Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) or prior policies. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005350
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request to correct his record to show he was promoted to the rank/pay grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5 with a date of rank (DOR) and effective date of 1 July 2013 instead of 1 December 2013. The applicant states, in effect, on 2 May 2013, he appeared before the promotion board and was recommended for promotion to the rank/pay grade of SGT/E-5. a. Paragraph 5a states "Soldiers may be eligible for a retroactive promotion under the ARC process...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005353
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's service medical records are not available for review. There is no evidence of record showing he has been diagnosed with PTSD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005364
The applicant requests correction of her military records by showing she was authorized to receive Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the months of January through August 2014 and that she be paid accordingly. She asks that the Board accept this as proof of her continued board certification and as evidence for her reimbursement. The applicant contends that her military records should be corrected by showing she was authorized to receive BCP for the months of January through August 2014 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005370
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005392
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect his deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom during the period 16 February 2003 to 21 July 2003. It states that for item 18 for an active duty Soldier deployed to a foreign country with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, enter the statement "SERVICE IN (name of country deployed) FROM (inclusive dates for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005395
The applicant requests correction of his military records by showing that his general under honorable conditions characterization of service was upgraded to honorable. There is no evidence that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected by showing his general under honorable conditions characterization of service was upgraded to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005398
The applicant states, in effect, that he enlisted in the Iowa Army National Guard (IAARNG) for an SLRP incentive of $20,000. The applicant provided and his official record contains a copy of Annex L that shows: * he is non-prior service * he enlisted for Battery B, 1/194th Field Artillery which was authorized the SLRP * he did not indicate he had existing loans or any dollar amount owed * the total amount of repayment for qualifying loan(s) will not exceed $20,000.00 * the contract would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005426
An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. The applicant's records show a current military service agreement in the RR for a period of not less than 3 years has been signed. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005430
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005433
By that time the enemy force had moved within 100 meters and despite helicopter gun ship support, the helicopters were raked by crew served automatic weapons fire and small arms as they landed. The commander ordered that aircraft to pick him up, with his aircraft following in support. [Applicant's] fire kept the enemy away from them.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005437
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge under honorable conditions. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005447
The applicant requests: * the removal from the performance folder of his official military personnel file (OMPF) of a General Officer Memorandum of Record (GOMOR) and all related documents * promotion consideration to lieutenant colonel (LTC) by a special selection board (SSB) under the fiscal year 2012 (FY12) criteria * as an alternative, the GOMOR and all related documents be moved to the restricted folder of his OMPF 2. He asserted that: (1) The appellant received one officer evaluation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005449
On 27 March 2014, the VA rated the lumbar condition at 10% and the PEB incorporated the VA rating into their 11 April 2014 findings of separation with severance pay. The applicant was separated from the military with disability severance pay on 29 June 2014. d. The applicant has not provided any evidence of any error in the PEB's findings. The applicant has provided evidence that the VA had a rating for his lumbar condition of 40% as of December 2014, but there is no evidence that this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005456
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records by showing he is authorized Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP) for service in the Republic of Korea (ROK) during the period 6 November 2013 through 5 November 2015. The applicant provides copies of: * Memorandum, subject: AIP-Korea, dated 6 April 2009 * MILPER Message 11-145, subject: Update to the AIP Program for Korea, dated 16 May 2011 * Memorandum, Eighth U.S. Army Command Policy Letter Number 53, subject: AIP Program for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005457
He was denied the Purple Heart due to insufficient medical evidence to support a diagnosis and/or treatment of an injury caused by enemy action. The applicant provides the following documents: * 2003 Mobilization orders * 2004 Permanent Orders (PO) for award of the Combat Action Badge * 2004 News release * 2005 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * 2007 DA Form 7349 (Initial Medical Review-Annual Medical Certificate) * 2009 Treatment at the Podiatry Clinic *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005496
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 13 December 2012 and all allied documents be removed from his official military personnel file (OMPF). He provides: * Self-authored statement * DA Form 2627 * Child's Birth Certificate * Congressional correspondence * Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Lab Results, dated 16 July...