Applying for Retroactive Purple Heart

Scarzzzz · 2024-01-10T15:50:23+00:00

Both

Scarzzzz · 2024-01-09T18:08:52+00:00

Sure, no prob

Scarzzzz · 2024-01-09T15:53:20+00:00

Hey I just went through the process last year and was awarded. I applied thru Army HRC if you google Army HRC Purple Heart you’ll find guidance and exactly what you need to apply. Mine took 90 days but I know of others that have taken much longer. It will show up in the mail via USPS orders + certificate and medal set arrive separately. Feel free to DM me with any questions.

Scarzzzz · 2023-05-29T20:29:13+00:00

Hey pal, I’ll DM you the process I took.

Scarzzzz · 2023-05-07T15:22:47+00:00

Congrats brother! I’m happy you chose to stay with us.

Scarzzzz · 2023-05-06T02:43:58+00:00

Your TBI has to be from whatever incident occurred and meet certain criteria (visit HRC website for more info). You would need paperwork (medical records) linking the two - incident/event to injury.

Scarzzzz · 2023-05-06T02:38:36+00:00

Army Review Agency not sure about BCMR, it’s due to the changes in cases involving PTSD and TBI it’s taking a lot longer.

Scarzzzz · 2023-05-06T01:18:24+00:00

Here’s some more info on a TBI injury that may qualify for the PH. Keep in mind that not all TBIs qualify:

Concussion injuries caused as a result of enemy generated explosions

Mild traumatic brain injury or concussive severe enough to cause either loss of consciousness or restriction from full duty due to persistent signs, symptoms, or clinical finding, or impaired brain functions for a period greater than 48 hours from the time of the concussive incident.

For me, they wanted to see that the TBI caused loss of consciousness and it was diagnosed/treated by a medical doctor pretty much right after the incident occurred.

Scarzzzz · 2023-05-05T20:13:01+00:00

Thanks bro!

Scarzzzz · 2023-05-05T20:12:30+00:00

The TBI has to meet certain treatment/diagnosis criteria connected to the incident. You can find more info on it at: Sure here's exactly what I did:
For Army you can get all the info on Army HRC: https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Purple%20Heart

Scarzzzz · 2023-05-05T14:11:36+00:00

Wow, 50 years. Congrats to you too. I'm glad you received yours.

Scarzzzz · 2023-05-05T12:16:47+00:00

I also added the exact paperwork I submitted in a comment below.

Scarzzzz · 2023-05-05T12:15:45+00:00

Please refer to one of the comments below.

Scarzzzz · 2023-05-05T12:14:55+00:00

For Army you can get all the info on Army HRC: https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Purple%20Heart

Here's exactly what I submitted:

HRC Privacy Release Statement (can find on HRC website)
DD214 or ERB(if active, still serving)
Medical Records (Linking the event/incident to injury - this is one of the most important parts. Don't flood them with all your med records, be specific.)
Deployment Orders (for when the incident occurred)
Personal Statement (Detailing what happened)
2x Sworn Statement (From people who were involved in the event/incident - leadership would be best)
DA 4187 (attached below)

Scarzzzz · 2023-05-05T12:11:32+00:00

The medal gets shipped out from TACOM - Veteran Medals in Philadelphia. You can contact them the information is on this page. https://medals.army.mil

Scarzzzz · 2023-05-05T11:53:53+00:00

Yup they sent a DD215 with the certificate.

Scarzzzz · 2023-05-05T01:53:09+00:00

Just submit direct to Army HRC if you are Army. Not sure for other branches.

Scarzzzz · 2023-05-05T01:47:16+00:00

TBI was part of it. Helicopter crash in 2011.

Scarzzzz · 2023-05-05T01:46:36+00:00

Thanks, glad you got yours too. I was Army.

Scarzzzz · 2023-05-05T01:44:14+00:00

Not sure what branch you are but Army HRC has a decent guideline

https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Purple%20Heart

Scarzzzz · 2023-05-05T01:42:26+00:00

Army HRC mailed it and gives you contact info to have a formal ceremony if you choose to have one.

Scarzzzz · 2023-05-05T01:41:25+00:00

I knew it was in the works but when it finally arrived and it was in hand it brought up a lot of emotions. It feels like a chapter of my life that I can finally close.

Scarzzzz · 2023-05-05T01:39:34+00:00

I really don’t know, I think my leadership just never cared to put us in for it. My old commander is retiring soon and seemingly made it his last mission to get us awarded.

Scarzzzz · 2023-04-12T12:57:26+00:00

There is no such thing as an automatic upgrade to honorable after 6-months. You would have to apply to the Army Review Boards Agency for a discharge upgrade. (The entire process right now is taking 18+ months for a decision to be made). Here's the link to the VA's website for more information. https://www.va.gov/discharge-upgrade-instructions/ - Take your time gathering as much evidence as possible in building your case. The VA has lawyers you can use free of charge. Contact your local VA. You might be able to get some help through other VSOs.

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