RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-01073 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Reentry (RE) Code of “2C” which denotes "Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry-level separation without characterization of service” be changed to a code that allows him to reenlist in the Air Force. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He graduated from basic military training (BMT) on 16 May 2008 with no problems. However, he was medically discharged due to a preexisting back problem (Scoliosis). The Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) in St Louis, MO, cleared him for training. After completing BMT, he began having back pains in technical school. He found out later the curvature of his spine was causing his back problems. His application for a medical waiver and retraining out of the Security Forces career field was denied. However, he made it through BMT while suffering from pneumonia for three weeks and that did not stop him. After his 90-day waiting period, he reapplied to enter the Air Force and was told by his MEPS recruiter that he was not truthful about his medical condition. His only dream was to make the Air Force a 20-year career. In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal statement, copies of extracts from his medical records, DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty; AF IMT 100, Request and Authorization for Separation; Special Order, AB- 16390, certificate of completion from BMT, high school diploma, birth certificate, Social Security card and Illinois Drivers’ License. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Air Force on 1 April 2008 and completed BMT on 16 May 2008. On 11 June 2008, a medical provider diagnosed the applicant with Scoliosis and a Panic Disorder. The medical condition existed prior to entry into the military. The medical provider determined the conditions were problematic and recommended the applicant be administratively separated from the Air Force. The applicant’s requests for a waiver and retraining were denied. On 12 August 2008, the applicant was notified by his commander of his intent to recommend he be discharged from the Air Force under the provisions of AFPD 36-32, Air Force Military Training and AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, Chapter 5, Erroneous Entry. The specific reason for this action was he was diagnosed with a Scoliosis and Panic Disorder. Had the Air Force known this prior to his enlistment, he would have been ineligible to enlist. The discharge authority approved the separation and ordered an uncharacterized, entry-level separation. On 22 August 2008, he was discharged under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, for Erroneous Entry and received an RE code of 2C, with an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service. He served 4 months and 22 days on active duty. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AETC/SGPS recommends denial. SGPS states based on the severity of the symptoms and the number of medical visits used in such a short time, they are not supportive of an RE code change to allow the applicant to return to military service. The complete SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 5 February 2010, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has received no response. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations. 2. The application was timely filed. 3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. After careful consideration of the circumstances of this case and the evidence provided by the applicant, we are not persuaded that the applicant's discharge and the reentry code he received were in error or unjust. The Board notes the discharge and RE code "2C" the applicant received indicates an uncharacterized entry-level separation for serving less than 6 months of service, which would be appropriate considering that the applicant served 4 months and 22 days of active military service. While the applicant’s contentions are duly noted, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not established that he has been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. 4. 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 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. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC- 2009-01073 in Executive Session on 6 May 2010, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2009-01073 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 Apr 09, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 26 Jan 10. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Feb 10. Panel Chair