ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005499
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 administratively discharged under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005532
On, 24 December 2014, he appealed to the ABCMR for reconsideration of his prior request for promotion to the rank of COL effective 21 December 2012 with pay and allowances or reconsideration of his case by an SSB and correction of the last three of the four contested OER's (OERs 2, 3, and 4) to reflect he served under dual supervision and/or removal of those OERs. The applicant provides: a. The applicant maintains that his rater and senior raters failed to show he served in dual supervised...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005550
The applicant states his DD Form 214 should indicate retirement based on a medical discharge which was processed through a medical evaluation board (MEB). The VA, which has neither the authority nor the responsibility for determining physical fitness for military service, awards disability ratings to veterans for conditions that it determines were incurred during military service and subsequently affect the individual's civilian employability. The Army must find that a Soldier is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005552
The applicant's record is void of any evidence that shows he was selected for promotion to MSG/E-8. Army Regulation 600-200 (Enlisted Personnel Management System), chapter 7, in effect at the time, prescribes the centralized promotion system and the selection and promotion to grades E-7, E-8, and E-9. There is no evidence and the applicant has not provided any to show that he should have been promoted to MSG/E-8.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005588
The addendum further stated that her SLRP would be terminated with recoupment if she voluntarily transferred out of her MOS. The applicant contends that her military records should be corrected to show she is eligible to retain her SLRP because her MOS was changed due to her unit's reorganization. Based on the foregoing, her records should be corrected to show her eligibility for the SLRP in accordance with the terms of her enlistment contract with SLRP Addendum, dated 28 December 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005589
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a general discharge based on a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). On 3 September 2014, the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards and Service Board for Correction of Military/Naval Records to carefully considered the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical consideration, and mitigating factors when taking actions on applications from former service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005594
Counsel also states that subsequent to imposition of the NJP, the applicant received formal notification of his case being referred to an involuntary separation board in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12c, for the same alleged misconduct as recorded in the NJP. Counsel further states the findings and recommendations of the formal involuntary separation board concluded that the very same allegations of misconduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005597
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 administratively discharged UOTHC and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health professional representing a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005604
On 10 September 1987, by letter, the applicant was notified that Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) conducted a comprehensive review of his record during a recent DA Selection Board for potential denial of continued service under the QMP. Based on this review, HQDA recommended the applicant be denied continued active service and that he should be barred from reenlistment. During the review of his file by the QMP board, his record of service was considered including total...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005606
The applicant requests correction of his military records by showing that the balance of his Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) debt was forgiven. The applicant provides: * DA Form 597-3 (Army Senior ROTC Scholarship Cadet Contract), dated in 2010 * U.S. Army Advanced Education Financial Assistance Record, dated 25 January 2012 * Memorandum from the U.S. Army Cadet Command, dated 1 June 2012, with addendum * Orders 156-001, U.S. Army Cadet Command, dated 4 June 2012 * Letter from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005626
The applicant requests correction of his record to show his date of appointment/commission, date of rank, and effective date as 11 March 2015. The applicant provides: * Secretary of Defense Scroll * Appointment memorandum * DA Form 71 (Oath of Office Military Personnel) * Orders CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending his DD Form 214 for the period ending 18 March 2015...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005637
The applicant provides copies of * Secretary of Defense Appointment Scroll, dated 11 March 2015 * Oath of Office, dated 19 March 2019 * Release from Attachment Orders and Discharge orders, effective 10 March 2015 * orders to active duty, effective 11 March 2015 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The Chief, Officer Accessions Branch recommended approval of the applicants request and noted that the following corrections were required: * amend or revoke the duplicate Orders 15083-87 issued by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005638
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 | 20150005644
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 pilot disability evaluation system (DES). The TDRL re-evaluation examiner characterized his impairment as deficiencies in most...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005647
The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES). After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP recommended, mindful of VASRD Section 4.3 (reasonable doubt), a TDRL rating of 50 percent and permanent disability rating after removal from TDRL of 50 percent for PTSD with comorbid depression condition. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005649
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 military Disability Evaluation System (DES). After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005651
The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the Disability Evaluation System (DES). The SRP considered if there was evidence for a VASRD Section 4.130 rating higher than 30 percent at the time of TDRL entry. After due deliberation considering all of the evidence, and mindful of VASRD Section 4.3 (reasonable doubt), the SRP recommended a rating of 50 percent at the time of entry on TDRL and no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005653
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 Evaluation System (DES). The SRP agreed there were no inappropriate changes in diagnosis, and therefore, determined that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005660
The applicant requests: * the removal of all documents related to his absence without leave (AWOL) from his official military personnel file (OMPF) * the Board reverse the decision of the Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB) to transfer such documents to the restricted folder of his OMPF, retroactive vice not retroactive * a personal hearing 2. Because they are correctly filed, there is no need to transfer those documents to another folder. _______ _ _x______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005667
The applicant requests removal of the felony assault charge from his official military personnel file (OMPF), listed under criminal records check. His DD Form 1966/1 (Record of Military Processing) shows in Section VI (Remarks) a moral waiver was approved by the Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC), to allow the applicant to enlist. The prior assault, moral waiver, and the fact that the charge was later dismissed are documented in the Remarks section of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005686
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 May 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150005686 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Joint Service Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster (JSCM with 1 OLC). The applicant states this medal is his end of service award which was presented after his DD Form 214 was requested.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005689
However, his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows: * he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 with a separation program number (SPN) of 386 (Unfitness - Established pattern of shirking) * his service was characterized as under other than honorable conditions * he was issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate * he had 186 days of lost time under Section 6(a), App 2b, MCM 1951 * he completed 2 years, 3 months, and 13...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005728
The SRP reviewed the appropriateness of changes in the applicant's MH diagnoses and a disability rating recommendation in accordance with Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) section 4.130. The SRP concluded the record in evidence did not support a rating higher than 50 percent at the time of TDRL entry. The SRP agreed the evidence is best described by the criteria of the 50 percent rating.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005731
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 acknowledged the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation & pension examiner's assessment and diagnosis of PTSD; however, there was insufficient clinical evidence to support that Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders Fourth Edition (DSM-IV)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005732
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 applicant's MH condition during processing through the military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005735
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 applicant's MH condition during processing through the Disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005736
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The evidence of the available records showed the diagnoses of mood disorder secondary to traumatic brain injury (TBI), cognitive disorder not otherwise specified (NOS) and depression, atypical psychosis and chronic PTSD were rendered during processing through the DES. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence and mindful of VASRD section...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005738
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 or elimination of diagnosis of the MH condition during case processing through the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES). After due deliberation in consideration of the evidence, the SRP concluded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005760
He was in the lead vehicle with the applicant and two other Soldiers. The medical treatment for concussion that meets the standard of treatment necessary for award of the Purple Heart includes limitation of duty following the incident, pain medication such as acetaminophen to treat the injury, referral to a neurologist to treat the injury, and rehabilitation to treat the injury. The evidence of record the applicant provided shows that on 24 December 2007, in Iraq, he and three other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005769
Eligible individuals include a member of the Armed Forces on or after 1 August 2009 who, at the time of the approval of their request to transfer entitlement to educational assistance under this section, is eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Therefore, as a matter of equity, his records should be corrected to show he transferred at least 1 month of his education benefit to his daughter and that he did so in a timely manner prior to his effective date of retirement. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005805
The applicant requests removal of a relief for cause (RFC) Officer Evaluation Report (OER) from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). On 24 June 2013, The Surgeon General, Lieutenant General (LTG) P_______ D. H_____, appointed BG J___ M. C__, as an investigating officer (IO) under the provisions of AR 15-6 to conduct an informal investigation into the allegations raised by CPT A__ on 17 June 2013 that her chain of command treated her inappropriately, demeaned her, and failed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005814
At the time of the decision of the ABCMR in Docket Number AR20130022069, dated 11 September 2014, it was the intent of the ABCMR to make the applicants record as administratively correct as it should properly have been at the time. Therefore, in order to avoid penalizing the applicant and in order to satisfy the DFAS requirement to state the correct date of placement on the TDRL, the recommendation in ABCMR Docket Number AR20130022069, dated 11 September 2014, should be amended as shown...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005816
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 administratively discharged UOTHC and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health professional representing a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005832
A second report was prepared and signed by his rating officials on 21 March 2012 which indicated in Part IId that it was a referred report. Army Regulation 623-3 further provides that if referral of a report is required, the senior rater will provide the report to the rated individual for comments. Therefore, inasmuch as he has failed to show sufficient evidence of any error or injustice associated with the contested OER, there appears to be no basis for granting his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005833
Eligible members are those retirees who have 20 years of service for retired pay computation (or 20 years of service creditable for Reserve retirement at age 60) and who have disabilities that are the direct result of armed conflict, especially hazardous military duty, training exercises that simulate war, or caused by an instrumentality of war. Although his records contain several Standard Forms 600 containing references to PTSD, his MEB NARSUM lists a diagnosis of anxiety disorder (not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005844
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. Chapter 3 (Preparation of Medical Records) states that unless authorized by this regulation, only documents prepared by authorized U.S. Army Medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005848
The applicant requests the removal of the DA Form 330 (Language Proficiency Questionnaire) from his official record and the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) results from his Officer Record Brief (ORB). The results are forwarded using a memorandum with a subject line of, "DLAB Test Results" and are filed in records in accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Army Military Human Resource Records Management) DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: 1. __________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005851
The evidence of record shows he consistently used the SSN xxx-xx-6611 throughout his military service. He did not use the requested SSN during his military service. There is insufficient evidence to correct his SSN or to list his Vietnam service on his DD Form 114.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005862
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 SRPs charge with respect to the applicant's MH conditions referred for review that were determined to be not unfitting by the PEB was an assessment of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005863
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 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005864
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a 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 be no change of the applicant's disability and separation determination. The diagnosis of pain disorder was not forwarded by the MEB; however, this was not to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005867
The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through Integrated Disability Evaluation System (DES). The SRP noted that the evidence in the treatment records did not support a PTSD diagnosis because there was no clear evidence that diagnostic criteria were met. The SRP reviewed the entirety of the record including the in-service diagnosis of PTSD and agreed that there was not a preponderance of evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005870
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's 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 Evaluation System (DES). After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP agreed the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005872
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 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 | 20150005888
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record by removing a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 13 May 2011, from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant provides: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005897
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 | 20150005904
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 | 20150005979
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically discharged instead of being discharged for alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 18 September 1986 under the provisions of chapter 9 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of "alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure" with a characterization of service of general under honorable conditions. The evidence of record shows the applicant suffered from alcohol abuse.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150005994
The applicant requests an adjustment of his effective date of promotion and date of rank to sergeant (SGT)/E-5 in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) from 1 May to 1 March 2015 with entitlement to back pay and allowances. After reviewing his application for correction of military records, HRC determined that his request for correction of military records should be disapproved. The records available to the Junior Enlisted Promotions section indicate the applicant appeared before the March and June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006000
The applicant requests payment of the Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (PSEB) he was guaranteed in his 1 September 2012 Enlistment Contract. Paragraph 6-35 (Separation/Discharge from State ARNG and/or Reserve of the Army) provides for discharge for enlistment in another component of the Armed Forces. A memorandum, subject: Request for Exception to Policy (ETP)-Incentives for [Applicant], dated 14 August 2012 shows his commander requested he be paid the enlistment bonus for which he contracted.