RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04286 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His Reentry (RE) code of 2Q (personnel medically retired or 
discharged) be changed to a code that will allow him to enlist 
in the Missouri Air National Guard. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He was discharged in 2000 due to suffering from migraine 
headaches; he has not suffered from a migraine since 2001. He 
has since been able to prove his excellent physical condition 
while completing the Missouri Police Corps and serving as a 
civilian police officer. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant’s military personnel records indicate he enlisted 
in the Regular Air Force on 23 Sep 98. 

 

On 6 Mar 00, a Formal Physical Evaluation Board (FPEB) found the 
applicant unfit for duty caused by chronic mixed headaches 
associated with disequilibrium. The Board recommended discharge 
with severance pay. On 6 Mar 00, the applicant agreed with the 
findings and recommendations of the FPEB. 

 

On 9 Mar 00, the Secretary of the Air Force found the applicant 
unfit for continued military service and directed he be 
separated from active service for physical disability with a 
combined compensable disability rating of 10 percent. 

 

On 24 Apr 00, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge 
for physical disability with severance pay and was credited with 
one year, seven months, and two days of total active service. 

 


The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
described in the letters prepared by the Air Force offices of 
primary responsibility (OPR) which are attached at Exhibits C 
and D. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSID was able to verify award of the AFAM and AFPC/DPSOY 
administratively corrected the applicant’s official military 
personnel record. 

 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request to 
change his RE code, noting the RE code “2Q” is accurately 
reflected on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or 
Discharge From Active Duty, in accordance with Air Force 
Instruction 36-2606, Reenlistment in the USAF, Chapter 3, based 
on his disability discharge. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 21 Jan 13 for review and comment within 30 days. 
As of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(Exhibit F). 

 

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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 an 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 AFPC/DPSOR and adopt their rationale as 
the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the 
victim of an error or injustice. While the applicant contends 
that he no longer suffers from the headaches that prematurely 
ended his career, we do not find the documentation presented 
sufficient to conclude that his disability discharge was 
erroneous, or that his unfitting symptoms would not return when 
confronted with the rigors of military service if he were to be 
able to serve again. We note that AFPC has determined the 


applicant’s entitlement to the Air Force Achievement Medal 
(AFAM) and has corrected his records administratively. 
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find 
no basis to recommend granting any relief beyond that rendered 
administratively. 

 

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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-2012-04286 in Executive Session on 2 May 13, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Sep 12, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSID, dated 19 Nov 12, w/atch. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 8 Jan 13. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Jan 13. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair