ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006045
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 May 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150006045 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests removal of a Cameron University transcript from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (currently known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF)). Transcripts must be from an accredited college or university as verified by the Department of Education to be filed in the OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006049
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The SRP concluded, based on the evidence, the diagnosis of PTSD was the likely diagnosis, the Physical Evaluation Board determined the condition was unfitting, and application of the provisions of Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) section 4.129 was correct (Mental disorders due to traumatic stress) at Temporary Disability Retired List...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006052
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the Disability Evaluation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006056
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. 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). There were no hospitalizations in the 18 months prior to medical retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006057
The applicant submitted an application through the Department of Defense (DOD) Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) MH Special Review Panel (SRP). The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006058
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006060
CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. 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 first considered whether a change of the diagnosis to PTSD or other ratable MH diagnosis could be recommended.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006139
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was medically discharged on 9 October 2012 instead of being released from active duty (REFRAD) due to completion of required active service. The applicant states: a. Since he continued to serve in the ARNG for an additional 2 years following his REFRAD in October 2012, there is insufficient evidence to show he was eligible for physical disability processing in 2012 and there is no basis for a medical discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006171
* There is no appeal process, waivers, or redress for AGR officers selected for REFRAD who are eligible for consideration by the REFRAD board; however, officers selected by the board and were later found to have been ineligible for consideration may have their REFRAD selection nullified with approval of CAR of his representative 8. He provides a FAQs printout, updated on 15 April 2014 that answers questions related to: * Officer population to be considered by the REFRAD board * Selection...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006177
The applicant requests retroactive award of Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period 1 January 2013 through 31 March 2014. During the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was obtained on 24 June 2015 from the Chief, Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Special Pay Branch, Office of the Surgeon General, who recommended partial relief in this case. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006183
The applicant states the debt was incurred from BAH overpayment from 27 April 2009 to 14 March 2014. The applicant provides: * Partial approval by the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) * Request to prorate debt with favorable endorsements by the Missouri Army National Guard (MOARNG) * DA Form 3508 (Application for Remission/Cancellation of Indebtedness) * 2009 active duty orders * 2009 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Separation Orders 064-284 * DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006212
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 MH condition during processing through the Disability Evaluation System (DES). The evidence of the available records show diagnoses of major depressive disorder (MDD), post-traumatic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006215
The applicant provides a copy of News for Veterans from the DAV which discusses how Vietnam-era veterans who previously were denied an upgrade can now reapply, under new guidance, in cases for those who may have been given punitive discharges as a result of behavior problems associated with PTSD before it was recognized in 1980. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006222
The DD Form 214 contained in his records shows that on 15 April 1969, he was discharged under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Discharge Misconduct (Fraudulent Entry, Conviction by Civil Court, and Absence without Leave or Desertion)) due to conviction by civil authorities. In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006247
He provided a memorandum from his TNARNG troop commander, dated 10 January 2015, requesting an ETP for the REB on behalf of the applicant which states: * the applicant extended in the TNARNG on 4 December 2010 and received an REB in the amount of $2,500.00 * he met the criteria for the bonus and received a BCN * the BCN supports that he had met all the criteria to be eligible for the ETP REB * the applicant signed the DA Form 4836 and bonus addendum on 4 December 2010 * he was eligible and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006287
She request an exception to the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 600-8-29 (Officer Promotion) so that her date of rank can be corrected to reflect her actual effective date of rank of 1 May 2012. On 20 March 2015, HRC published Orders Number 079-003 promoting the applicant to LTC with an effective date and DOR as 9 March 2015. Immediately thereafter, her flag was removed, as required by regulation, and she was promoted to LTC on that date (9 March 2015).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006388
The applicant requests removal of the DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) for the period 17 March 2010 through 1 April 2010 that shows he achieved course standards for the Warrior Leader Course (WLC) from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The regulation states DA Forms 1059 will be filed in the performance folder of the OMPF. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the DA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006412
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). However, even conceding the issue of whether the condition constituted a physical disability,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006457
The applicant states: * he challenged the contested NCOER on the grounds that the minimum rating days had not been met * he appealed the contested NCOER and his appeal was denied * Department of the Army Pamphlet 623-3 (Evaluation Reporting System) is inconsistent with Army Regulation 623-3 (Evaluation Reporting System) * Army Regulation 623-3 indicates a minimum of 90 calendar days for an evaluation * the Enlisted Special Review Board (ESRB) noted in its findings that 20 days of rated time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006466
Army Regulation 601-201 states the HOR address cannot be a temporary address and must be in CONUS or a U.S. He has presented sufficient evidence to show his correct HOR is Fullerton, CA, as reflected on his driver's license and tax paperwork; therefore, he is entitled to have his military records corrected to show this address. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned, including his DD Form 4, be corrected by showing his HOR as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006476
Due to her injuries and being at the hospital the morning of her units departure for its training weekend, she was unable to attend this weekend drill. The applicant offers evidence, both in the form of her self-authored statement in her ETP, medical documents, and two MFRs (respectively from the NCOIC of the rear detachment and the Readiness NCO for the unit wherein nine identified absences took place). Based on her medical documentation, it is apparent that her unit commander could have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006493
The applicant submitted an application through the Department of Defense (DOD) Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) MH Special Review Panel (SRP). The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicant's submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006496
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 Evaluation System (DES). The SRP therefore concluded that no MH condition was ratable at the time of TDRL removal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006569
The applicant requests reinstatement of his Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) incentive. The applicant is currently on active duty. Because he was no longer serving under the agreed-upon terms of his Reserve commissioned officer contract, the incentive was terminated and he became ineligible for any additional payments under the ROTC SLRP incentive.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006631
BOARD DATE: 1 September 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150006631 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests removal from his official military personnel file (OMPF) Orders 42-2834 issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Infantry Center, Fort Benning, GA, on 11 February 2005, that revoked award of the Parachutist Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing Orders 42-2834, issued by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006635
The applicant requests to be paid Medical Officer Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period 16 July 2009 to 31 March 2015. There was no record of submission, authorization, or payment of BCP for the revised missing period of 16 July 2009 to 31 December 2014. c. With initial submission, renewals, and monitoring, the applicant would have been eligible to receive BCP for the period 16 July 2009 to 31 December 2014. d. The exact amount of BCP to be paid would be determined by the Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006637
The applicant requests reimbursement for his personally procured move (PPM) move from Fort Huachuca, AZ, to Fort Campbell, KY. 2. The evidence of record shows the applicant was serving at Fort Huachuca when he was issued PCS orders in December 2014 reassigning him to Fort Campbell. On 19 December 2014, he was properly counseled at Fort Huachuca on the PPM program to include his entitlements, his responsibilities, and the documentation required to submit a claim for a PPM move.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006653
The applicant requests removal of the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 24 February 2012, from his official military personnel file (OMPF) or in the alternative, transferred to the restricted portion of his OMPF. Each member of the applicant's chain of command recommended the GOMOR be filed in the applicant's OMPF. A memorandum of reprimand may be filed in a Soldier's OMPF only upon the order of a general officer-level authority and is to be filed in the performance folder.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006661
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: The applicant requests removal of the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 30 January 2014, from her official military personnel file (OMPF). The applicant states, in effect: * the GOMOR resulted from an incident in which she was charged with driving while intoxicated by civilian authority * her case was dismissed and therefore the GOMOR should be removed * she feels her commander acted too quickly, not waiting first for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006700
Upon learning about the FSM's distinguished military service and his actions on 24 January 1945, he came to the conclusion that the FSM's award of the Distinguished Service Cross should be upgraded to a Medal of Honor. d. General orders were issued by Headquarters, 7th Army, on 10 February 1945, awarding the FSM the Distinguished Service Cross for his heroic acts on 24 January 1945. e. Thus, the evidence of record shows the award recommendation was properly processed through command...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006774
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 | 20150006804
The applicant requests correction of her record to show she is eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). She further stated the applicant: * did not contract the incentive at the time of enlistment * incentive addendum was signed after the enlistment document * bonus control number was requested after the date of enlistment * date of agreement was 26 August 2010 * contracted loan addendum/agreement amount was $50,000.00 * contracted and current MOS is 91B 6. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006807
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 | 20150006813
On 26 April 2015, new information was received from an official at Retired and Annuity Pay, Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), Cleveland, OH, in regard to the decision of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20090008231, dated 18 February 2010. Changing the election to spouse only coverage during an Open Season would cause additional costs. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006892
Counsel states, in effect, that: * the applicant was caused an injustice by being ordered on a deployment and then not being returned in time for completion of the CCC, after being told he would be * not attending the CCC affected the applicant's ability to meet the requirements for his MAJ promotion board; thus, he was non-selected for promotion * the applicant was selected for and graduated from the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) in 2002 * in 2009, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006894
Item 13 does not show award of the AGCM. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the AGCM is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, the applicant's 8 months and 2 days of active enlisted service is not considered to be a qualifying period of service for award of the AGCM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006896
d. Counsel requests that the Board upgrade his discharge based on the fact that the misconduct which led to his UOTHC discharge was directly and causally related to his PTSD - a condition caused by his service which was not diagnosed at the time of discharge. This traumatic event led to even more alcohol/drug abuse and misconduct. The psychiatrist stated the applicant's symptoms of PTSD existed at the time of his discharge and mitigate his misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150006905
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge) and his NGB Form 22 (National Guard Bureau Report of Separation and Record of Service) to reflect his character of service as honorable in lieu of uncharacterized. The applicant provides: * emergency care and treatment record, Reynolds Army Community Hospital, Fort Sill, OK, dated 28 May 2008 * DD Form 214 * NGB Form 22 * New York Army National Guard Orders 239-1015, dated 26 August 2008 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007015
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 considerations and mitigating factors when taking action on applications from former service members discharged UOTHC and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health professional representing a civilian healthcare provider in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007018
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. While the applicant provides evidence that shows he has been treated for PTSD since May 2012, and even if his PTSD is related to his service in Vietnam, PTSD does not meet the criteria for award of the Purple Heart. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007024
The official does not have the authority to direct that an evaluation report be changed; command influence may not be used to alter the honest evaluation of a rated Soldier by a rating official. The available evidence shows the applicant, an NCO serving as a troop supply sergeant, appears to have performed below standard. This Board should not substitute its own evaluation of the applicant for that rendered by his rating officials as the Board is not privy to his performance during the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007033
The applicant states: * his previous request to the Board resulted in overturning the May 2008 physical evaluation board (PEB) decision and placing him on the TDRL effective 23 September 2008, which needs further correcting to show the effective date as 31 December 2008 * he originally out-processed from the Army on 31 December 2008 * Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) calculations show he ought to have those extra days from 23 September 2008 through 31 December 2008 added to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007036
On 25 January 1984, the applicant's commander notified his that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for unsatisfactory performance. 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 | 20150007051
The applicant states, in effect, that he was originally referred to a Physical Evaluation Board for an unfitting seizure disorder rated with a 20% disability rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the PEB under the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES), and on 28 February 2013 the PEB recommended that he be separated by reason of disability with severance pay. The applicant was evaluated under the IDES on 18 January 2013 and the Seattle VA Regional Office rendered a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007177
The applicant states, in effect, he is providing a new argument and evidence that were not previously considered. He had previously stated he was not promoted to SSG in April or May 2014 when the promotion cut-off scores dropped to 555 and 549 respectively, and he would have had 556 promotion points had his records not been unjustly altered. Regrettably, in the absence of orders showing that he should have been awarded promotion points for additional awards and he did met the promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007206
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 July 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150007206 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was obtained from the Office of the Surgeon General (OTSG) Special Pay Branch which stated there are no records of HPOIP contracts for the period 20140820 - 20150305, a period in which he was eligible to receive $5,000.00 per year payable at $416.66 per month. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007220
The applicant requests suspension of the debt he incurred after he was disenrolled from the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Program while he completes his active duty service obligation. His enlistment contract and/or DA Form 3286 (Regular Army Statement of Understanding) do not show he was granted an enlistment bonus. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending his ROTC Program scholarship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007297
The applicant provides: * letter, dated 21 July 2008, from a doctor addressed to Disability Determinations Services regarding a disability examination given to the applicant * letter, dated 21 February 2015, from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) addressed to the applicant * letter, dated 2 July 2009, from VA regarding verification of the applicant's exposure to traumatic events in combat * VA Form 21-4138 (Statement in Support of Claim) * certificate of completion, dated 22 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007300
The applicant states, in effect: * she reported to Camp Casey, Korea for a command-sponsored tour * per Military Personnel (MILPER) message number 11-145, dated 16 May 2011, and All Army Activities (ALARACT) message number 121/2013 (date time group (DTG) 071800 Zulu (Z) May 2013), she was authorized AIP * she did not receive AIP because of conflicting guidance in MILPER message number 14-037 dated 12 February 2014, which required the submission of a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) through...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007316
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 June 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150007316 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states, on his DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record) in item 4 (Date of Discharge or Release from Active Duty), "2004/04/14." The applicant was dismissed on 12 December 2005.