RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-01173 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

Her reentry (RE) code of 2Q (personnel medically retired or 
discharged) be changed to allow her reentry into military 
service. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

She has medical documentation which proves she does not have 
asthma. 

 

In support of her request, the applicant provides a personal 
statement, copies of her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty, a newspaper article, extracts from 
her medical records, and her Department of Veterans Affairs 
(DVA) rating decision letters. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 14 May 02, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force. 

 

Records reveal that on 8 Jan 04, the applicant was referred to 
the Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB) for asthma. 

 

The IPEB determined the applicant’s asthma existed prior to 
service (EPTS) and recommended Discharge Under Other Than 
Chapter 61, Title 10, United States Code. The IPEB noted, 
“member had symptoms during Basic Military Training; therefore, 
the Board opines that the 180-day rule applies.” 

 

On 26 Jan 04, the applicant non-concurred with the findings of 
the IPEB and requested a formal hearing with counsel before the 
Formal Physical Evaluation Board (FPEB). 

 

On 22 Mar 04, the FPEB concurred with the findings and 
recommendation of the IPEB and recommended Discharge Under Other 
Than Chapter 61, Title 10, United States Code, for asthma which 
existed prior to service. The FPEB noted, “member continued to 


experience increasingly frequent episodes of shortness of breath 
and labored breathing in Technical School after being treated 
for Pneumonia, which continued at her first duty assignment. 
The Board opines that the member’s shortness of breath and 
labored breathing were indications of asthma, which occurred 
within 180-days of active service.” 

 

The applicant non-concurred with the findings of the FPEB and 
elected not to submit written matters to the Secretary of the 
Air Force for review. 

 

On 31 Mar 04, the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force 
determined the applicant was physically unfit for continued 
military service due to a physical disability which existed 
prior to service and directed the applicant’s discharge. 

 

On 28 May 04, the applicant was separated with an honorable 
discharge with the narrative reason for separation of 
“Disability Existed Prior to Service – PEB,” and with the RE 
code of 2Q. She is credited with 2 years and 15 days of active 
service. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial. He states he 
does not wish to deprive the applicant of re-entering military 
service, but finds the evidence supplied insufficient to show an 
error or injustice that warrants the desired change of the 
record. 

 

The complete BCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at 
Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the BCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation was forwarded 
to the applicant on 17 Nov 10 for review and comment within 
30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has not 
received a response. 

 

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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 BCMR Medical Consultant and adopt his rationale as the 
basis for our conclusion 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 Docket Number 
BC-2010-01173 in Executive Session on 25 January 2011, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 Mar 10, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 

 1 Nov 10. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 17 Nov 10. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair