| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Mr. William Blakely | Analyst |
| Mr. Fred N. Eichorn | Chairperson | ||
| Ms. Margaret V. Thompson | Member | ||
| Mr. John T. Meixell | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that he placed on the Retired List in the rank and pay grade of first lieutenant/0-2 (1LT/0-2).
APPLICANT STATES: In effect, while serving at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, he was told by a major that he would be promoted to 1LT. However, this major went out on a mission and was shot down so he did not receive his promotion. He also claims that he was serving in a position authorized the rank of 1LT. In support of his application, he submits a letter dated 25 April 1945, Subject: Assignment of Permanent Limited Service Officers, an Officer’s and Warrant Officer’s Qualification Card (WD AGO Form 66-1), and his separation document (WD AGO Form 53-58).
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show:
On 5 August 1945, the applicant was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) for the purpose of retirement, by reason of a permanent physical disability.
The applicant’s WD AGO Form 66-1 confirms, in Item 14 (Grade, Appointments and Reductions), that he was appointed a second lieutenant/0-1 (2LT/0-1) on
1 April 1943, and this was the highest rank he attained while serving on active duty. In addition, his Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains no orders or other documents that indicate he was ever recommended for, selected for, or promoted to the rank of 1LT.
An Information For Processing Former Physically Disabled Members of the Army (AGO Form 0987), dated 2 December 1949, on file, which was prepared on the applicant during his retirement processing contains the entry 2LT in the identification portion (Grade or Rank) and in Section A (Highest Grade Satisfactorily Held During Career).
The WD AGO Form 53-58 issued to and authenticated by the applicant with his signature on the date of his separation confirms that on 5 August 1945, he was REFRAD under the provisions of WD Cir NO 109 1945, by reason of physical disability. The separation document lists the applicant’s rank as 2LT in
Item 3 (Grade, Rank).
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1372(3) governs the grade upon retirement of members of the armed forces who retire for physical disability. This law provides, in pertinent part, that a member who is retired for physical disability under section 1201 or 1204 is entitled to the permanent regular or reserve grade they hold on the date of discharge or to which they would have been promoted had it not been for the physical disability.
DISCUSSION: Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:
1. The Board notes the applicant’s contention that he should be placed on the Retired List in the rank and pay grade of 1LT/02. However, it finds insufficient evidence to support this claim.
2. The evidence of record confirms that the highest rank and pay grade the applicant attained while serving on active duty was 2LT/0-1. The record is void of any indication that the applicant was ever recommended for, selected for, or promoted to 1LT prior to incurring the medical condition that resulted in his disability retirement. Although the applicant may have served in a position authorized a 1LT and performed duties associated with the higher rank, this does not alone serve as a basis for promotion to the higher grade upon disability retirement.
3. The record further confirms that the applicant held the rank and pay grade of 2LT on the date of his REFRAD for the purpose of retirement, and that this was the highest rank and pay grade he held while serving on active duty. Further, the applicant has failed to provide sufficient independent evidence to support his claim that he was recommended or selected for promotion to 1LT prior to his disability processing. Thus, the Board concludes that he was appropriately placed on the Retired List in the rank and pay grade of 2LT/0-1 in accordance with the applicable law and regulation.
4. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy this requirement.
5. In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.
DETERMINATION: The applicant has failed to submit sufficient relevant evidence to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.
BOARD VOTE:
________ ________ ________ GRANT
________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING
___MVT__ ___FE__ ___JM __ DENY APPLICATION
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| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | (HD, GD, UOTHC, UD, BCD, DD, UNCHAR) |
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| DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | AR |
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| BOARD DECISION | DENY |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
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