ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001184
She provides her Officer Record Brief (ORB) and her DD Form 214. Her Official Military Personnel File contains a scanned copy of the DD Form 214 issued at that time. It appears that the applicant's SSN was entered correctly on the DD Form 214 in question.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001188
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Counsel requests removal of the applicant's general officer memoranda of reprimand (GOMOR), dated 23 March 2010 and 21 May 2010, or transfer of the GOMORs to the restricted folder of her official military personnel file (OMPF). The GOMORs are properly filed and counsel did not provide substantial evidence showing the GOMORs served their intended purpose and that their transfer to the restricted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001190
When she was appointed a non-Active Guard Reserve Army officer, with prior enlisted service through a direct commission on 2 July 2009, she arguably incurred an eight year service obligation, with a military service obligation (MSO) end date of 1 July 2017 (per Army Regulation 135-91 (Service Obligations, Methods of Fulfilment, Participation Requirements, and Enforcement Procedures), Table 2-1. Counsel provides copies of the applicant's: * 1997 and 2007 DD Forms 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001196
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 20 October 1969 to 8 July 1971 and b. amending his DD Form 214 by deleting the Vietnam Service Medal and adding the: * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001198
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001199
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under honorable conditions (general) discharge. In addition, his acknowledgement statement stated, "I may make application to the Army Discharge Review Board or the Army Board for Correction of Military Records for upgrading; however, I realize that an act of consideration by either board does not imply that my discharge will be upgraded." The applicant's request for upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge was carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001201
Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the AGCM for the period 29 February 1964 to 28 February 1967 and correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 29 February 1964 to 28 February 1967 and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the: * National Defense Service Medal * Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001202
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 22 February 1983, he underwent a separation physical and he was found qualified for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13. On 24 March 1983, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, and directed the issuance of a General Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001205
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record does not show the applicant was awarded or issued an order for the PH. Adding to his DD Form 214: * PH * VSM with three bronze service stars * MUC * RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation ___________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 | 20150001207
The applicant requests his character of discharge be upgraded from an under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to an honorable or general discharge. Therefore, it would not be inappropriate to grant the applicant's request for either an honorable or a general discharge. 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 | 20150001208
Because of this continued chest pain, the patient should be considered for a Medical Evaluation Board. The notes further show the applicant was referred to the MEB Clinic, as soon as possible, for evaluation of his acute myopericarditis. h. The purpose of counseling is develop Soldiers; however, his chain of command misused counseling statements by issuing more than one counseling statement for the same incident. Army Regulation 40-501 states that a history of heart disease, to include...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001213
The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) issued to the applicant on the date of his discharge shows that he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), section IV, chapter 3, as a result of court-martial. It stipulates, that a Soldier will be given a dishonorable discharge or a BCD pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial, and that the appellate review must be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001219
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that he be granted a medical evaluation board (MEB) hearing and be retired by reason of permanent disability. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual's medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for military service at the time of processing for separation, discharge, or retirement, may be sufficient to qualify the individual for VA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001227
The applicant requests credit of membership retirement points and transfer to the Retired Reserve. The applicant provides: * Standard Form 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records) * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22E (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * State of California, Office of the Adjutant General Orders 74-048, dated 15 March 1999 * U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Command (ARPC) Orders D-08-139049, dated 21 August 2001 * U.S. Total Army Personnel Command memorandum,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001231
The HOR is the place recorded as the actual home of the individual at the time of enlistment or induction. There is no authority to change the HOR officially recorded at the time of entry into active duty. As a result, absent evidence of an error in the HOR recorded at the time of his entry into service there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support granting the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001232
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ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001233
(3) A 21 May 2012 character reference letter from a colonel who wrote that he had known the applicant since 2007. Army Regulation 27-10 (Military Justice), paragraph 3-6 discusses the importance of filing determinations regarding records of punishment under Article 15, UCMJ. Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Army Military Human Resource Record Management) prescribes Army policy for the creation, utilization, administration, maintenance, and disposition of personnel records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001234
The applicant requests, in effect, he be allowed to retain his Chaplain Health Professional and Enlisted Loan Repayment Program (CLRP) incentive. Repayment of loans under this program were to be made after each year of satisfactory service performed as a chaplain commissioned officer in the ARNG, beginning with the date of the signing of the contractual agreement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001238
The applicant requests an exception to policy to transfer his educational benefits to his spouse under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The policy states any member of the Armed Forces on or after 1 August 2009 may transfer benefits if, at the time of the approval of the request to transfer entitlement to educational assistance under this section, the member is eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill and: a. has at least 6 years of service in the Armed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001240
The Army completed evaluating her TSGLI claim but could not approve payment of her claim for the inability to perform ADLs due to other traumatic injuries (other than traumatic brain injury) beyond 30 days. A Soldier may be considered to have ADL loss if the Soldier was incapable of performing that activity if ADL assistance was not provided. Based on her appeal and the documents she provided she did not meet the TSGLI standards for additional loss of ADLs.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001243
b. DA Personnel Policy Guidance (PPG), dated 28 June 2011, paragraph 13-10(b)(3)(d) states "a mobilized officer who is selected for promotion by a DA mandatory promotion board and is on an approved promotion list shall (if not promoted sooner or removed from the promotion list by the President or declination) be promoted without regard to the existence of a vacancy, on the date on which the officer completes the maximum years of service in grade as indicated on table 1." The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001245
The applicant states, in effect: * his appeal is based on substantive error; it has already been reviewed by the Enlisted Special Review Board (ESRB) * he is providing additional information not considered by the ESRB which includes: * Individual Master Military Pay Account (MMPA) for the period July 2011 through June 2012 showing no participation with the rating unit other than the period 19 February 2012 to 25 February 2012 * Retirement Points Detail for the period January 2011 through...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001249
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Armed Forces Service Medal and United Nations Medal with issuance of these medals. The applicant provides: * letter from Anoka County Veteran Services Office, dated 8 January 2015 * DD Form 214 * United Nations Protection Force identification card * DD Form 2A (U.S. Armed Forces Identification Card) * two Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Forms 702...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001250
The applicant states the DFC he was awarded for action in the A Shau Valley in Vietnam should be upgraded to the DSC. He provides: * USARV Form 157-R (Recommendation for Decoration for Valor or Merit) * Proposed Citation for the DFC * General Orders for the DFC, dated 9 July 1969 * DFC Award Certificate * DFC Award Citation * General Orders for the DFC for the co-pilot of the aircraft * Information paper, subject: A Shau Valley-Private First Class (PFC), by J___ F__ * five letters of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001253
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-21XX instead of XXX-XX-12XX. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The evidence of record shows the SSN XXX-XX-12XX was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001254
He provided copies of the following: * Orders 89-122, issued by Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army on 6 May 1977, honorably discharging him from the USAR effective 7 May 1977; the orders list his rank as sergeant * Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 7 May 1977, showing his rank as sergeant 7. The available evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted in the USAR to sergeant effective 20 May 1974. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001255
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 | 20150001256
Although not present in the available records, the applicant underwent a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) and the PEB determined that his right shoulder pain and left knee pain were unfitting and recommended that he be separated with a 10 percent (%) disability rating with severance pay. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual's medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for military service at the time of processing for separation, discharge, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001261
Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time, states that the DD Form 214 is a summary of a Soldier's most recent period of continuous active service. _______ _ 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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150001261 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001268
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 review the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the Disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001270
The applicant requests correction of her record to show she was medically retired vice medically discharged with separation pay. Soldiers who are determined to be unfit for duty due to disability are either separated from the military or are permanently retired, depending on the severity of the disability and length of military service. Concerning her disability rating, the applicant has not provided and the record does not contain any evidence to support her contention that her back or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001272
The applicant requests removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 10 July 2002, from the restricted section of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), also known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). His commanding officer directed the DA Form 2627 be filed in the restricted section his OMPF. In such cases, the record should be filed in the performance section.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001276
The applicant states, in effect: * it was unjust for the PDBR to deny his request for review * although he was discharged on 17 February 2010, a date after the close of the PDBR's Congressionally-mandated review period, he was placed on transition leave effective 15 December 2009; given this he feels he should be considered eligible * he also believes his disability rating of 20 percent does not accurately reflect his level of disability * during his medical evaluation board (MEB), there was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001277
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. After a comprehensive review of the applicant's case, the SRP recommends that there be no change of the applicants disability and Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) entry determination, but consideration of adding Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) diagnosis #2 (Anxiety...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001280
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 records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001287
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 12a (Date Entered AD (Active Duty) This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending on 29 February 2004, to show "1 December 1996" instead of "3 August 1997." Notwithstanding the unavailability of his service dates from DFAS, the preponderance of the evidence (AGR orders and Retired Points Statement) support his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001289
The applicant requests, in duplicate applications, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal and the "Commissioned Officers Association" Ribbon. His DD Form 214 shows the following awards: * Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars * Army Commendation Medal * Army Achievement Medal * Meritorious Unit Commendation * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001290
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the following awards: * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) * Combat Action Badge (CAB) * three Army Commendation Medals (ARCOM) 2. The applicant provides: * three DA Forms 638 (Recommendation for Award) and ARCOM Certificates * memorandum for record from his company commander, dated 26 May 2005 * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001291
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. Title 10, U.S. Code, chapter 61, provides the Secretaries of the Military Departments with authority to retire or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001295
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) (2nd Award). There are no orders in his available records which show he was awarded a second award of the CIB. The evidence show he was awarded a CIB for his service in Panama; therefore, in accordance with the governing regulation, he is only entitled to one award of the CIB for his qualifying service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001297
He served all of his service under that first and middle name and he has not offered any evidence to show that an error or injustice exist in his case. _______ _ _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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150001297 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001300
The applicant's service in support of OIF in Iraq from 11 October 2003 to 26 December 2003 qualified her for award of the GWOTEM; however, the applicant requests award of the ICM. c. Based on the available evidence, it would be appropriate at this time to award the applicant the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 5 April 2001 through 4 April 2004. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding her the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001301
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's records that show he was awarded the CIB. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the CIB is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001302
The applicant requests: * correction of his record to show he is eligible to receive nonregular retired pay upon reaching 60 years of age * correction of his record to show he is eligible for back pay for officers with prior enlisted service (O-E) * removal of a suspension of favorable personnel actions (Flag) based on an Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) 2. c. The NGB conducted a thorough review of his personnel and retirement records and it was determined that he had not earned the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001305
In block 23 (If preferred enlistment name (given in block 1) is not the same as on your birth certificate and has not been changed by legal procedure prescribed by state law, complete the following: a (Name as Shown on Birth Certificate), he entered the last name of D______a (emphasis added). His DD Form 214 correctly shows his last name as S___s, which was the last name he used at the time. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150001305 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001307
On 28 June 1953, the FSM's unit recommended a board of officers be convened to determine whether the FSM should be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368 (Enlisted Personnel - Discharge - Unfitness). The certificate, dated 12 June 1953, issued by the Psychiatry and Neurology Service, USAH, Camp Atterbury, essentially stated: * the FSM's diagnosis was anti-social personality manifested by immaturity, impulsive behavior, lack of adequate standards of behavior, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001308
The applicant requests removal of the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 31 March 2014, from her official military personnel file (OMPF). Her conduct was investigated by an IO who determined her conduct as an officer and a brigade commander was a serious departure from that expected of officers in similar positions. Once the GOMOR was filed in her OMPF it became a permanent record and will not be removed from or moved to another part of the OMPF unless directed by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001310
c. item 41 (Awards and Decorations) * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) * Combat Infantryman Badge * Two Overseas Service Bars * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle (M-14) Bar 4. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001324
The applicant requests correction of his records to allow him to reenter the military. The applicant states he was misdiagnosed as having post traumatic migraine headaches and separated from active duty due to physical disability with severance pay. The applicant requested correction of his record to allow reentry into the military.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001329
The applicant requests the records of her deceased father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant states the FSM served during World War II; he was recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal on 8 May 1945. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Posthumously awarding the FSM the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in connection with military...