USMC | DRB | 2014_Marine | MD1400545
The Applicant was recommended to be administratively separated for the convenience of the government, and it was determined the Marine had a medical condition, not a disability. ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided the application is received at the NDRB within 15 years of the Applicant’s date of discharge. Additionally, the NDRB has no authority to upgrade a discharge for the sole purpose...
USMC | DRB | 2012_Marine | MD1200658
If examination by a medical officer confirms that the Marine is suffering from a physical condition apparently beyond the individual’s control and indicates that the condition is not a disability, initiate separation proceedings per paragraph 6303 or 6304.” Competent medical authority at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego determined his multiple stress fractures were a condition, not a disability and properly initiated separation proceedings.His separation code of JFV1 in Block 26 of his...
USMC | DRB | 2010_Marine | MD1002229
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB)DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENTApplicant’s Issues 1. The Applicant contends he was cleared to enlist in the Marine Corps with a pre-existing knee injury and does not believe he should be penalized for disclosing that information.Marine Corps regulations direct that members notified of intended recommendation for discharge while in an entry level status (within the first 180 days of enlistment) receive an Uncharacterized...
USMC | DRB | 2015_Marine | MD1401586
The Applicant contends that outside issues under the purview of the Marine Corps and the Army, as well as medications prescribed in the treatment of depression and substance abuse were the reasons behind his weight gain, and subsequent failure to perform in the Marine Corps’ Body Composition Program. Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries, and discharge process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded...
USMC | DRB | 2012_Marine | MD1200723
The Board did complete a thorough review of the circumstances that led to discharge and the discharge process to ensure discharge met the pertinent standards of equity and propriety.The Applicant’s record of service initiated at his enlistment on 14 March 2000 and ended on 16 August 2000 when he was administratively separated from recruit training with 156 days of service. ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are eligible for a personal...
USMC | DRB | 2013_Marine | MD1301634
From documentation submitted by the Applicant, it appears he is receiving VA medical benefits.Issue 2: (Decisional) (Propriety/Equity) RELIEF NOT WARRANTED. There is no indication in the evidence of record or in the documentation submitted by the Applicant that the Applicant was recommended for or processed for a medical board by proper authority. ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided the...
USMC | DRB | 2014_Marine | MD1400627
Relief denied.Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries, and discharge process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the narrative reason for separation shall remain .The Applicant remains eligible for a personal appearance hearing for a period of fifteen years from the date of discharge. ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are...
USMC | DRB | 2013_Marine | MD1300054
The criteria used by the VA in determining whether a former servicemember is eligible for benefits are different than that used by the Marine Corps when determining a member’s discharge characterization or narrative reason for separation. Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, medical and service record entries, and discharge process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the narrative...
USMC | DRB | 2012_Marine | MD1201408
Types of Documents Submitted/reviewedRelated to Military Service: DD 214: Service/Medical Record: Other Records: Related to Post-Service Period: Employment: Finances: Education/Training: Health/Medical Records: Rehabilitation/Treatment: Criminal Records: Personal Documentation: Community Service: References: Department of VA letter: Other Documentation: Additional Statements: From Applicant: From/To Representation: From/To Congress member: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD...
USMC | DRB | 2014_Marine | MD1401306
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENTApplicant’s Issues 1. The Applicant contends that his characterization should be changed to Honorable for reasons that he was treated unfairly by his command.The NDRB was unable to review the Applicant’s complete discharge package, as it was not included in his official service record. ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are eligible for a personal...