ADDENDUM TO 

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02109 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: YES 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His record be corrected to reflect a disability rating for Post-
Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 28 Feb 08, the applicant was discharged with severance pay, 
with a compensable disability rating of 10 percent for chronic 
low back pain. 

 

On 8 Mar 10, the Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) 
corrected the applicant’s record to reflect that he was relieved 
from active duty, and on 29 Feb 08, his name was placed on the 
Permanent Disability Retired List (PDRL), with a compensable 
disability rating of 40 percent for chronic low back pain. 

 

A similar appeal was considered and denied by the Board on 
5 May 11. For an accounting of the facts and circumstances 
surrounding the applicant’s appeal, and, the rationale of the 
earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings at 
Exhibit E. 

 

The applicant submitted a new DD Form 149, Application for 
Correction of Military Record under the Provisions of Title 10 
U. S. Code, Section 1552, to request the findings of the 
Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) be changed to reflect a 
disability rating for PTSD. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of a 
letter from the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at 
Exhibit F. 

 

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 

 

In an earlier finding, the Board determined there was 
insufficient evidence to warrant corrective action. We have 
reviewed the letter provided by the applicant from the DAV 
notifying him that the DVA had increased his compensable 
disability rating for PTSD from 30 percent to 50 percent; 
however, there is insufficient evidence to reconsider the 
earlier decision of the Board. In view of the above, we find no 
basis upon which to recommend favorable consideration of the 
applicant’s request. 

 

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 issue(s) 
involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably 
considered. 

 

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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-2010-02109 in Executive Session on 8 March 2011, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit E. Record of Proceedings, dated 2 Jun 11, 

 with exhibits. 

 Exhibit F. DD Form 149, dated 23 Oct 11, 

 with attachments. 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair