ADDENDUM TO 

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02590 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His Reentry (RE) code 4C (Separated for concealment of juvenile 
records, minority, failure to meet physical standards for 
enlistment, failure to attain a 9.0 reading grade level as 
measured by the Air Force Reading Abilities Test, or void 
enlistments) be changed to allow him to reenter the Air Force. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

A similar appeal was considered and denied by the Board on 
10 Mar 11. The Board determined the evidence provided by the 
applicant was insufficient to warrant correcting his RE code to 
one that would allow him to reenlist. For an accounting of the 
facts and circumstances surrounding his request, and the 
rationale for the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record 
of Proceedings, with attachments, at Exhibit G. 

 

During the processing of the applicant’s original case before the 
Board, the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) 
determined the RE code issued to the applicant in conjunction 
with his entry-level separation was erroneous as he should have 
been issued an RE code of 2C (Involuntarily separated with an 
honorable discharge, or entry-level separation without 
characterization of service) and his record was corrected 
administratively on 26 Oct 11 (Exhibit H). 

 

By virtue of a DD Form 149 dated 13 Sep 11, with attachments, the 
applicant requests reconsideration of his request to have his RE 
code changed so that he may reenlist. He recently had a 
pulmonary function test (PFT) which indicated that he may have 
been misdiagnosed with asthma while he was in the Air Force. 

 

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

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

The AFBCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial noting the 
applicant does not meet standards for retention in the Air Force. 
Although the applicant believes he was misdiagnosed with asthma 
while in the Air Force based on his recent successful completion 
of a PFT, it did not include a methacholine challenge test, which 
simulates an asthma attack in susceptible individuals. While at 
basic military training was administered a PFT with methacholine 
challenge which he failed, revealing the presence of reactive 
airway disease which is disqualifying for military service. 

 

A complete copy of the AFBCMR Medical Consultant evaluation is at 
Exhibit J. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the AFBCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation was 
forwarded to the applicant on 21 Jun 12 for review and comment 
within 30 days (Exhibit K). As of this date, no response has 
been received by this office. 

 

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 

 

In an earlier finding, the Board determined there was 
insufficient evidence to warrant any corrective action to change 
the applicant’s RE code to allow him reentry into military 
service. However, it was determined the applicant did receive an 
erroneous RE code at the time of discharge, and his record was 
administratively corrected to reflect an RE code of 2C, based on 
him receiving an entry-level separation. After thoroughly 
reviewing the additional documentation submitted in support of 
this appeal, the AFBCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation, and the 
evidence of record, we do not believe the applicant has overcome 
the rationale expressed in the Board’s previous decision. 
Therefore, we find no basis upon which to recommend favorable 
consideration of the applicant's request. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2010-02590 in Executive Session on 26 Jul 12, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit G. Record of Proceedings, dated 21 Mar 11, 

 w/Exhibits. 

 Exhibit H. Letter, AFPC/DPSOY, dated 26 Oct 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit I. DD Form 149, dated 13 Sep 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit J. Letter, AFBCMR Medical Consultant, dated 

 20 Jun 12. 

 Exhibit K. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 21 Jun 12. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair