RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00567 

 COUNSEL: 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

Her late husband's records be changed to reflect: 

 

1. His foreign service in Vietnam on his DD Form 214. 

 

2. The fourth and fifth digit of his social security number be 
changed to reflect 34 rather than 32. (administratively 
corrected) 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

Her late husband's DD Form 214 does not reflect his correct 
social security number and Vietnam foreign service. 

 

In support of her request, the applicant provides a copy of her 
late husband's DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States 
Report of Transfer or Discharge, his death certificate and a 
letter from the Agent Orange Administration. 

 

Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The former service member contracted his initial enlistment in 
the Regular Air Force on 6 Feb 59. He was progressively promoted 
to the grade of airman third class having assumed the grade 
effective and with a date of rank of 10 Oct 61. He was honorably 
discharged on 4 Dec 62. He served 3 years, 7 months and 29 days 
on active duty. He had two years, one month and seven days of 
foreign service. His AF Form 7, Airman Military Record, reflects 
he had foreign service in Japan. 

 

On 19 Apr 08, AFPC/DPAPP requested the applicant provide 
documentation showing her late husband served in Vietnam. She did 
not respond. 

 


On 8 Sep 09, AFPC/DPSSRP informed the applicant that her late 
husband's social security number will be corrected 
administratively. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states there is no 
evidence in the former service member's record to reflect he was 
assigned or on temporary duty in Vietnam. 

 

The AFPC/DPAPP complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

The applicant states she does not believe her husband served in 
Vietnam but, she does remember him telling her that he helped 
wash-off airplanes that had been dropping bombs and that is how 
he was exposed to Agent Orange. 

 

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 

 

1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by 
existing law or regulations. 

 

2. The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the 
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 

 

3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice regarding his 
request to have his Vietnam service reflected on his DD Form 214. 
We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging 
the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and 
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility 
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our decision that 
the applicant has failed to sustain her burden of proof of the 
existence of an error or injustice. As stated by the OPR, the 
former service member's social security number will be 
administratively corrected; therefore, action on this portion of 
the applicant’s request is not required. In the absence of 
evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting 
the relief sought in this application. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that 


the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 
that the application will only be reconsidered upon the 
submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered 
with this application. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2009-00567 in Executive Session on 22 Oct 09, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Vice Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Forms 149, dated 23 & 30 Jun 09, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPAPP, dated 19 Aug 09. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Sep 09. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Vice Chair