SECOND
ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-1984-00027
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  YES


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to general (under 
honorable conditions).


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 19 October 1984 and 5 January 2011, the Board considered and 
denied the applicant’s appeal for an upgrade of his discharge.  
For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the 
applicant’s appeal and the rationale of the earlier decision by 
the Board, see the Addendum to Record of Proceedings, with 
attachments, at Exhibit K.

In an application dated 14 November 2013, the applicant requests 
reconsideration based on clemency – not for any great or 
particular meritorious post-service accomplishments, although he 
has been involved in community service.  He states that his bad 
conduct discharge is questionable due to his mental state.  He 
was diagnosed with psychological disorders but neither afforded 
nor offered treatment.

Many decades ago, he abandoned his reckless behavior and is 
remorseful over past transgressions.  He has not been convicted 
of any crime since 1968.  As for personality disorders of the 
past, current psychiatric examinations indicate that although 
still suffering from anxiety, he has overcome personality 
disorders diagnosed in the military during the 1960's.

Even after serving time in the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks at 
Fort Leavenworth, he still attempted to serve his country by 
volunteering for the return to duty program.








He makes no claim of great service to the military.  At the time 
of his military conviction, the court probably did the most 
expedient thing in sentencing him to prison and a discharge from 
service.  However, he asks the Board to view acts which the 
military valued enough to award a medal for, coupled with 
evidence of mental illness at the time of offense.  The BCD has 
had an immensely negative impact for such a tremendous length of 
time (forty-six years).

In support of the applicant’s appeal, he provides a personal 
statement, medical documentation, documents extracted from his 
military personnel records and other documentation.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit L.


THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  In earlier findings, the Board determined there was 
insufficient evidence to warrant any corrective action.  After 
thoroughly reviewing the additional documentation submitted in 
support of this appeal and the evidence of record, we do not 
believe the applicant has overcome the rationale expressed in 
the previous decisions.  Therefore, we do not find the 
additional evidence presented is sufficient to warrant the 
relief sought on that basis.  In the absence of evidence to the 
contrary, we find no basis upon which to recommend favorable 
consideration of the applicant’s request.

2.  The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not 
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel 
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.  
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably 
considered.


THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and the 
application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of 
newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this 
application.




The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-1984-00027 in Executive Session on 22 May 2013, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:


The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit K.  Addendum to Record of Proceedings,
               dated 18 January 2011, w/atchs.
   Exhibit L.  DD Form 149, dated 14 November 2013, w/atchs.