ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007321
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) Pilot Program. The SRP next considered whether any MH condition, regardless of diagnosis, was unfitting for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007328
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 agreed that physical evaluation board (PEB) adjudication of unfitting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was supported by the evidence; therefore, the diagnosis of PTSD was the appropriate diagnosis, and application of the provisions of the Department of Veterans...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007334
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. There was no evidence of impairment in thinking, and although poor judgment was recorded in the removal examination, this opinion was directly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007336
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The SRP carefully reviewed the available records and noted the records demonstrated absence of symptoms to support a PTSD or MDD diagnosis. The higher 70 percent rating was for Occupational and social impairment, with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. Available treatment records at the time leading up to TDRL...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007337
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 System.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007338
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 entirety of the record and concluded there was insufficient evidence to support the diagnoses of GAD or MDD and there was insufficient evidence to change the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007367
The applicant was provided a copy of his ROTC contract and a DD Form 785 (Record of Disenrollment from Officer Candidate-Type Training). It also shows, on 14 March 2013, an exception to U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) business rules was approved (i.e., ROTC not ordered to active duty) allowing the applicant to enlist in the Regular Army (RA) in pay grade E-3 based on his service in the USAR (ROTC). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007373
The applicant provides: * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States) * USMEPCOM (United States Military Entrance Processing Command) Orders 5034033, issued by Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS), St. Louis, MO, on 3 February 2015 * an email from Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), Indianapolis, IN, dated 18 March 2015, subject: Navy Service in Lieu of Debt * DFAS Debt and Claims Account Statement, dated 29 December 2014 * DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007445
The applicant requests removal of a duplicate course completion certificate filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) on the interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS). A Certificate of Training shows he was attending another course during the period of one of the duplicate certificates. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing from his OMPF in iPERMS the certificate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007455
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records by showing he is authorized to receive Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP) for the period 23 December 2013 through 10 June 2015. On 24 June 2013, the applicant requested command sponsorship and AIP. The available evidence shows that the applicant requested command sponsorship and Korea AIP about a week after arriving in the ROK and that it was subsequently approved.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007458
In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and BCMs/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 civilian healthcare provider in order to determine if it would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007468
The applicant requests the removal of a company grade Article 15 from his record. The decision to file the original DA Form 2627 in the performance section or restricted section of the OMPF will be made by the imposing commander at the time punishment is imposed. It states that applications for removal of an Article 15 from the OMPF based on an error or injustice will be made to the ABCMR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007472
The applicant requests correction of his DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report (AER)) for the Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC) (hereafter referred to as the contested AER) in item 11c (Performance Summary) "Marginally Achieved Course Standards" dated 24 January 2007, to either: a. Annotate the DA Form 1059 as a Satisfactory Achieved Course Standards and redact/remove the final line about the failed the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT); or b. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007495
The applicant requests: * correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his separation date as 17 December 1985 vice 25 October 1979 * upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge from the U.S. Army Reserve to honorable 2. On 4 August 1982, Headquarters, First U.S. Army, Fort Meade, MD published Orders 149-20 ordering the applicant released from Company A, 99th Signal Battalion, and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve Control...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007552
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 | 20150007553
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). After consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded that there was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007698
The applicants medical evaluation board (MEB) listed his condition of mood disorder as not meeting medical retention standards in accordance with Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness), chapter 3. Based on the applicant's PEB and the advisory opinion from the Army Physical Disability Agency, all medical conditions were considered; however, he had only one unfitting condition. As such, his VA rating is not evidence of error in the Army's determination that he had one...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007743
The BCN was requested after the date of entry; therefore, NGB cannot approve the ETP and the State Incentive Manager will terminate effective the contract starting date. Further, the first NGB decision to approve his request for an ETP stated, "A review of the agreement/addendum supports an incentive being offered at time of agreement/contact," contrary to the second review by NGB. Therefore, notwithstanding the second NGB decision and in view of the facts of this case, it would be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007826
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his disability findings to add the following medical conditions to his existing unfitting condition and increase his disability rating for medical retirement: * post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) * insomnia * severe headaches * blurred vision * left arm condition 2. A DA Form 2173, dated 10 July 2008, shows he injured his shoulder on 6 February 2008 during deployment preparation activities. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007830
The applicant requests that a memorandum disqualifying him for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF)). The applicant states his records contain a disqualification memorandum for award of the AGCM which does not show the period of disqualification. His performance folder of his OMPF also contains PO 031-0016, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Garrison Command, Fort Knox, KY, dated 31 January 2011 awarding him the AGCM (2nd...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007868
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 | 20150007870
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007871
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 considered the record in evidence did not support a rating higher than 30 percent for TDRL placement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007873
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 noted the diagnosis of anxiety disorder was noted on the profile and physical and not recorded at the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and subsequently not adjudicated by the PEB; therefore, this diagnosis was eliminated. After due deliberation in consideration of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007883
The applicant states, in effect: * he is a U.S. Army physician specializing in Neonatology * he receives ISP annually * his 1 July 2014 contract incorrectly showed his ISP incentive was $20,000 when it should have been $23,000 * he completed his Neonatology fellowship training in June 2011 and he has been eligible for ISP in the amount of $23,000 since that time 3. The applicant requests an additional $3,000 of ISP, which is the difference between the amount of ISP he received and the ISP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007884
The applicant requests reimbursement for a personally procured move (PPM) [also known as a Do-It-Yourself (DITY) move] he made from Fort Bragg, NC to Arlington, VA. 2. c. In February 2013, he received PCS orders from the Pentagon, Washington DC to Fort Bragg, NC, for battalion command. The JTR, paragraph 5208-E, provides that HHG transportation before a PCS order is issued is authorized if the request for transportation is supported by a: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007887
The applicant states: * he validated his promotion file on 17 December 2012 for the Fiscal Year 2013 (FY13) SFC promotion board * a "9X" Reenlistment Eligibility Code was placed on his Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) on 18 December 2013 * the "9X" code is a reenlistment eligibility prohibition code; however, he was already serving on an indefinite reenlistment * he has never been flagged in his career; however, upon further review by the Brigade S-1, it was determined that an erroneous flag was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007900
The applicant provided evidence from his Navy service record to support his application to change his Army record, specifically his HOR. The Navy records showing his HOR are not pertinent to his Army record. Army Regulation 600-8-104 states the source documents for determining an HOR when a Soldier enters the Army are the DA Form 71 and/or the orders which ordered the applicant to active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007995
The PEB determined the following medical conditions were not unfitting: TBI with cognitive disorder, NOS; right ankle strain with instability; PTSD; left knee patellofemoral syndrome; right knee patellofemoral syndrome; lumbar strain; left wrist strain; right wrist strain; left elbow cubital tunnel syndrome; hypertension; history of asthma; history of gastroenteritis; post-surgical scar, left ankle; erectile dysfunction; and alcohol abuse. If the VA changes the disability rating for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150007997
When he completed the DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel), the Retirement Services Officer (RSO) asked him and his spouse if they wanted SBP coverage. A married person who is eligible to provide a standard annuity may not without the concurrence of the persons spouse elect not to participate in the Plan; to provide an annuity for the persons spouse at less than the maximum level; or to provide an annuity for a dependent child but not for the persons spouse. Although...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150008049
The applicant requests removal of an Army Superior Unit Award (ASUA) from his official military personnel file (OMPF). The applicant's file contains PCS orders showing he is to report between 1 October 2012 and 10 October 2012. c. His record also contains the award of an Army Commendation Medal which states the period of the award ended 9 October 2012. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150008053
The applicant contends that an AAM Certificate that was erroneously associated with his military service record should be removed from his OMPF. The evidence of record shows the applicant's SSN was handwritten on the DA Form 4980-18 and it was filed in the performance folder of his OMPF. As a result, the Board recommends all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing from the performance (commendatory) folder of the individual's Official Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150008082
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * two letters from the applicant's wife to the person who assisted him with this application * WD AGO Form 53-55 * WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record) * birth certificate * news article reporting the applicant's capture * witness statement regarding capture dated 13 November 1944 * roster of all with the applicant's last name * two DA Forms 1577 (Authorization...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150008102
The applicant requests the removal of Permanent Orders (PO) 324-001, dated 19 November 2012, and PO 324-001, dated 26 November 2012, from his official military personnel file (OMPF). His record contains: * PO 355-07, dated 21 December 2006, awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * PO 363-003, dated 16 January 2010, awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) 3. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150008109
On 27 July 2015, the Medical Corps/Veterinarian Corps Program Manager provided an advisory opinion wherein she stated the applicant's entry-grade CSC should be adjusted to 15 years, 1 month, and 24 days to fully account for his previous service on active duty as a Medical Corps officer as well as his additional civilian experience gained before assessing back onto active duty in 2009. The time between 31 August 2007 and the day he commissioned onto active duty again on 1 July 2009 equates...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150008155
He received orders showing he was promoted to CPT with a date of rank (DOR) of 1 September 2012. The applicant provides: * U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) memorandum, subject: Notification for Separation Due to Non-Selection for Promotion * Officer Special Review Board (OSRB) Record of Proceedings, dated 7 October 2013 * discharge orders effective 1 February 2014 * DD Form 214 * Honorable Discharge Certificate * HRC memorandum, subject: SSB Results, dated 3 June 2014 * CPT promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150008197
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. At the TDRL removal examination, nearly 2 years after TDRL placement, the applicant reported overall improvement in her symptoms.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150008219
The SSN the applicant states is correct (xxx-xx-9176) was recorded in his records during his service. Therefore, item 17c of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his date of entry year as "66" vice "666." 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 as follows: * delete from item 3 the existing entry and add a similar entry but with the number "9" in the sixth digit * delete from item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150008312
The applicant requests Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period 1 January 2011 to 13 April 2014. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected by paying him BCP for the period 1 January 2011 to 13 April 2014 because he did not realize he had not received BCP during this period due to his multiple deployments and continuous changes in his pay and promotions. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150008316
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. After a comprehensive review of the applicants case, the SRP determined by unanimous vote that there should be no change in the service determination. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, and the standard set forth above, the SRP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150008367
He wants the appropriate constructive service credit (3-4 years) awarded and his date of rank adjusted to reflect his PhD degree in biological sciences. His DA Form 5074-1-R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit (Health Services Officer)) is not available for review. c. In his request, the applicant stated his additional PhD degree in Biology should qualify him for additional constructive service credit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150008436
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 | 20150008437
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 | 20150008448
On 18 August 2014, the imposing commander found the applicant guilty of the charges and directed the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ) be filed in the performance section of his OMPF. Paragraph 3-37b(1)(a) of the military justice regulation states, in pertinent part, that the decision whether to file a record of NJP in the performance section of the Soldier's OMPF rests with the imposing commander at the time punishment is imposed. It states, in pertinent part,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150008466
Recommendations: The applicant be discharged from the military under Chapter 12, Army Regulation 135-178 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve Enlisted Administrative Separations) for misconduct for continuing incidents of assault and harassment involving the touching of feet of several different female civilians. The available evidence shows the applicant, a senior NCO, was serving on active duty in an AGR position at Fort Shafter, HI when he was investigated for misconduct due to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150008468
The applicant requests the removal from her official military personnel file (OMPF) of an ARPC Form 249-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points). According to the J-1, the ARPC 249 Statement of Retirement Points was automatically generated and cannot be removed without going through a Board of Military Corrections. Her OMPF contains an ARPC Form 249-E, dated 4 March 2013.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150008532
c. The reasons she was denied her incentive bonus in the denial letter for her exception to policy (ETP) request by the National Guard Bureau (NGB) were that she contracted with the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) through the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC); however, the bonus addendum states SELRES member who becomes simultaneous members of an authorized officer commission program to include those drawing a stipend will remain in the incentive program while in an advanced...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150008573
The applicant requests removal of a Colton University transcript from his military records. Now that he knows this, he would like the transcript removed from his records. A review of the applicant's military records reveals he submitted two transcripts for filing in his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150008602
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, reconsideration of her earlier request for correction of the FSM's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show the spelling of his first name as "Darwin." On 15 April 2014, the ABCMR denied the applicant's request for correction of the FSM's DD Form 214 based on the FSM's limited service records and the presumption of government regularity. Although the ABCMR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150008605
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). A minor symptom exacerbation 2 months prior to TDRL placement responded rapidly to intervention.