RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-01468 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

Her records be changed to reflect a reenlistment eligibility (RE) 
code of 3K (Secretarial Authority), rather than 2C (Involuntarily 
separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation 
without characterization of service), so she may reenlist. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

She was discharged for back pain and scoliosis. Three orthopedic 
specialists have subsequently found her able to perform any 
physical activity without any duress, strain, discomfort, or pain. 
She was not diagnosed by the Air Force with any other 
disqualifying condition that would prohibit her reenlisting. 

 

In support of her appeal, the applicant provides a personal 
statement, reports from three orthopedic specialists, a copy of 
her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, and a discharge letter of notification. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

Applicant began her military service on 10 Jun 08. She sought 
medical care on 23 Jun 08 for back pain. Scoliosis diagnosed 
during her childhood was thought to be contributory to her back 
pain issue. Despite aggressive therapy, including rest, narcotic 
pain medicines and physical therapy, she reported little to no 
relief which eventually led to her separation from active duty on 
22 Jul 08. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AETC/SGPS recommends denial. SGPS states, based on the medical 
evidence supplied by the applicant, the original decision to 
separate her was appropriate. Her medical records document that 
her symptoms existed prior to her enlistment. Based on the 
severity of her back pain and the negligible response to 
aggressive treatment at the time and despite her presentation of 
orthopedic opinions, SGPS does not support her reenlistment as the 


chance of recurrence under the stress of military conditions is 
felt to be too great. 

 

SGPS’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA could support her rescreening 
if AETC/SGPS had recommended it. However, the absence of SGPS 
support coupled with a lack of supporting evidence indicating an 
error or injustice occurred during her separation, DPSOA states 
the RE code of 2C is appropriate based on her entry level 
separation with uncharacterized service. 

 

DPSOA’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 11 Dec 09 for review and comment within 30 days. As 
of this date, no response has been received by this office. 

 

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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 timely filed. 

 

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 
AETC/SGPS and adopt their 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-2009-01468 in Executive Session on 2 February 2010, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 


 Panel Chair 

 Member 

 Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Apr 09, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 29 Sep 09. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 5 Nov 09. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Dec 09. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair