USMC | DRB | 2010_Marine | MD1001649
Applicant wants his discharge upgraded so he can receive veterans medical benefits.2. 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....
USMC | DRB | 2010_Marine | MD1001364
Applicant’s Request:Characterization change to: Narrative Reason change to: Summary of Service Prior Service: Inactive:USMCR (DEP)20040819 - 20050816Active: Period of Service Under Review: Date of Current Enlistment: 20050817Age at Enlistment: Period of Enlistment: Years MonthsDate of Discharge:20080708Highest Rank:Length of Service: Years Months22 DaysEducation Level: AFQT:69MOS: 0311Proficiency/Conduct Marks (# of occasions):()/()Fitness Reports: Awards and Decorations (per DD 214):Rifle...
USMC | DRB | 2011_Marine | MD1100425
In reviewing the Applicant’s records, the NDRB determined that the Applicant was afforded all of his rights, that the separation action was in accordance with the MARCORSEPMAN, and that the action was proper; therefore, the NDRB determined that no relief is warranted based on matters of propriety.Equity - The NDRB reviews the propriety and equity of an Applicant’s discharge individually, on a case-by-case basis. The NDRB reviewed all of the available records, supporting documents, facts...
USMC | DRB | 2012_Marine | MD1200798
Having reviewed the documentation of record, the NDRB determined that the clearly diagnosed Personality Disorder was differentiated from any combat-related PTSD; as such, it was proper and equitable as issued and does not warrant change.Given the Applicant’s performance and conduct issues since enlistment, coupled with his inability to conform, the Separation Authority determined that the discharge recommendation of Personality Disorder was appropriate and that continued retention was not...
USMC | DRB | 2010_Marine | MD1001355
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENTApplicant’s Issues 1. ” 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. There is no requirement or law that grants recharacterization solely on the issue of obtaining veterans benefits and this issue does not serve to...
USMC | DRB | 2010_Marine | MD1000918
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENTApplicant’s Issues Decisional issues: (1) The Applicant contends that his misconduct of record was an isolated incident in what was otherwise honorable service and as such, warrants an upgrade in the characterization of his service at discharge to Honorable. On 07January 2004, the Separation Authority directed the Applicant be discharged with an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions...
USMC | DRB | 2011_Marine | MD1100922
The NDRB requested the Applicant’s medical record; after an in-depth review, there were no indicators of PTSD documented in the record. Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, service and medical record entries, and discharge process, the NDRB determined that Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the narrative reason for separation shall remain . ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been...
USMC | DRB | 2010_Marine | MD1000431
Applicant’s Request:Characterization change to: Narrative Reason change to: Summary of Service Prior Service: Inactive:USMCR (DEP)19990115 - 19990125Active:19990126 - 2003050320030504 - 20070715 Period of Service Under Review: Date of Current Enlistment: 20070716Age at Enlistment: Period of Enlistment: Years MonthsDate of Discharge:20081201Highest Rank: (Meritoriously)Length of Service: Year(s)Month(s)16 Day(s)Education Level: AFQT:66MOS: 0121 / 0351 / 0368 / 0918 Fitness Reports: Awards and...
USMC | DRB | 2012_Marine | MD1200202
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/ToCongress member: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD...
USMC | DRB | 2011_Marine | MD1100725
On 15 June 2005, the Separation Authority directed the Applicant be discharged with an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions characterization of service by reason of Misconduct (Drug Abuse) pursuant to paragraph 6210.5 of the MARCORSEPMAN and directed that the Applicant receive an RE-4B reentry code (not recommended for reenlistment, in service drug abuse).The Applicant provided no additional documentation that was not already contained in his service records for the NDRB’s consideration or...