RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02633 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, be corrected to reflect his service in Vietnam. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He did not realize his DD Form 214 did not reflect his service in 
Vietnam until he became sick and diagnosed with lung cancer; 
prostate cancer, and pulmonary cancer. He believes being exposed 
to Agent Orange may have caused his medical problems. Therefore, 
he needs to prove that he was TDY to Vietnam and believes the TDY 
orders he provides is proof that he was in Vietnam. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of 
travel orders. 

 

His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

Additional relevant facts pertaining to this application, 
extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in 
the letters prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force. 
Accordingly, there is no need to recite these facts in this 
Record of Proceedings. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states the applicant’s 
master personnel records do not contain information that reflects 
his service in Vietnam or Thailand. However, they were able to 
verify and confirm boots on ground at Osan Air Base, Republic of 
Korea. DPAPP requested additional information that may reflect 
where the travel was completed and the inclusive periods of 
travel. 

 


The DPAPP complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

The applicant responded stating his original contentions; 
however, he points out he received pay in Thailand in late 1962 
or early 1963, specifically Bangkok. 

 

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

 

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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 error or injustice. 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 and adopt its 
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has 
not 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. 

 

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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-2010-02633 in Executive Session on 10 Feb 11, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 


The following documentary evidence for Docket Number BC-2010 02633 
was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Jul 10, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 19 Oct 10. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Nov 10. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 17 Nov 10. 

 

 
 

 Panel Chair