RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-03524 

 

 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

Her uncharacterized service be changed to honorable; and that 
her reason for separation be changed from “disability existed 
prior to service (Disability EPTS).” 

 

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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

She did not have a disability prior to entering the Air Force. 
She was never diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 
(PTSD) or Psychosis before she came in the Air Force. 

 

Just prior to arriving at her technical training location (for 
Explosive Ordinance and Disposal (EOD)), her dormitory facility 
was placed on lockdown due to abusive use of the drug “GHB.” 
There were about five female airmen and 200 male airmen in the 
dorm and they had not been warned about the dangers of Gamma 
Hydroxybutyrate (GHB). She had requested to be moved; however, 
her request was denied. While at the Medina Annex, she was 
traumatized by a fellow airman at knifepoint two times; her life 
was threatened, and believes she was raped by fellow airmen in 
the EOD squadron, after being given the drug GHB. She was 
carried to the hospital the next morning, admitted to 4D as 
someone mentally unstable, and evaluated with PTSD and 
Psychosis. 

 

After it was determined that her separation was final, she was 
advised that if she did not sign the separation paperwork she 
would be admitted to a state mental facility and it would be 
hard for her or her family to get her out, and would cost a lot 
of money. 

 

The information she provided from her doctors who treated her 
prior to entering the Air Force shows that she never had 
depression, psychosis or PTSD and she was never treated for one 
of these disorders prior to her military service. Since this 
episode occurred, she has had repeated visits to the hospital 
for psychosis. 

 


Any disability that she incurred was during her period of 
service and she would like this corrected. 

 

In support of her appeal, the applicant provides a personal 
statement; a copy of her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty, issued in conjunction with her 
14 Mar 02 separation; a slip from her civilian medical provider; 
a copy of a letter to her mother; letters of support from her 
mother, other family members, friends, and associates; copies of 
medical files, and a chronology of the events surrounding her 
diagnosis and separation. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force, on 19 Nov 01, 
for a period four years, in the grade of airman basic (E1). 

 

The applicant was referred to the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) 
who diagnosed the applicant with Psychotic Disorder, Not 
Otherwise Specified (NOS), EPTS. Her case was referred to the 
Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB), on 22 Feb 03, and she 
was diagnosed with psychotic disorder, severe social and 
industrial adaptability. They recommended discharge under the 
provisions other than Chapter 61. The applicant agreed to the 
findings of the IPEB. The officer of the Secretary of the Air 
Force Personnel Council directed the applicant be discharged 
with Disability EPTS. 

 

On 14 Mar 02, the applicant was discharged under the provisions 
of AFI 36-3208, with a reason for separation of “Disability 
EPTS,” with uncharacterized service. She was credited with 
3 months and 26 days of active duty service. 

 

On 10 Jan 11, the applicant’s DD Form 214 was corrected changing 
Item No. 5, Date of Birth, from “810919 to 810619.” 

 

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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSD recommends denial, stating, in part, that the 
preponderance of evidence reflects no error or injustice 
occurred during the disability process or at time of separation. 
The applicant’s request to amend or change her DD Form 214 would 
be in violation of Air Force Instruction and is not authorized. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPSD evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 


AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial, stating, in part, the applicant 
was separated with a Narrative Reason for Separation, 
“disability EPTS,” with a corresponding Separation Program 
Designator (SPD) code of “JFM,” with an Reentry code of 2Q 
(approved medical retirement or separation). They note after a 
thorough review, the DD Form 214, reflects a correct character 
of service. They also note that airmen are given entry-level 
separation/uncharacterized service characterization when the 
separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous 
active service. The Department of Defense (DoD) determined that 
if a member served less than 180 days continuous service, it 
would be unfair to the member and the service to characterize 
their limited service. Therefore, the uncharacterized service 
is appropriate and in accordance with DoD and Air Force 
instructions. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 4 Feb 11 for review and comment within 30 days. As 
of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(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, the applicant’s case has undergone an 
exhaustive review by the Air Force offices of primary 
responsibility and we did not find the evidence provided 
sufficient to overcome their assessment of the case. 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 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-2010-03524 in Executive Session on 28 June 2011, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Sep 10, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSD, dated 1 Nov 10. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 3 Nov 10, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Feb 11. 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair