ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-01278
		
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His narrative reason for separation of “Failed Medical/Physical 
Procurement Standards” and reentry (RE) code of 2C (Involuntarily 
separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation 
without characterization of service) be changed to allow him to 
reenter military service.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 19 Dec 13, the Board considered and denied applicant’s original 
request to have his RE code changed to allow him to re-enter 
military service.  He contended he had no shoulder pain or laxity 
prior to entering the military and was told he could apply to re-
enter the military after his condition was stable.  The Board 
noted the evidence was not sufficient to warrant changing the 
applicant’s RE code to allow him immediate reenlistment for 
military service.  The Board further noted that while it may 
appear the applicant may meet the current medical accession 
standards, it would be more appropriate for him to apply for an 
enlistment waiver, rather than changing his RE code to allow him 
to re-enter military service.  For an accounting of the facts and 
circumstances surrounding his original request and the rationale 
for the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of 
Proceedings, with exhibits, at Exhibit F.  

By letter dated 13 Feb 14, the applicant requests reconsideration 
of his request to change his narrative reason for separation and 
RE code to allow him to reenter military service.  The applicant 
states he does not have generalized laxity of the shoulders.  His 
enlistment was based on an extensive physical examination by staff 
at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).  He was not 
trying to hide any instability with his shoulders when he marked 
“No” for Block 12a on the DD Form 2807-1, Report of Medical 
History.  The only documented incident related to a joint was an 
almost broken arm at the age of five.  There is a distinction 
between an actual or complete dislocation and a subluxation.  A 
subluxation is an incomplete dislocation, which is common in 
children between the ages of six months and seven years old.  At 
the age of five, he received a diagnosis of subluxed elbow and not 
a dislocation.  He adequately performed most activities and 
exercises while in basic military training (BMT) until he 
dislocated his right shoulder.  He waived his rights during the 
discharge process due to the unsubstantiated charge of an 
Erroneous Enlistment, warnings of fines, adverse adjudication, and 
offer of legal counsel.  The medical staff told him could reenlist 
and resume BMT after being examined and cleared by a local 
physician.  Prior to enlisting in the military, he participated in 
numerous physical activities, which included high school sports 
teams and recreational sports leagues, which disprove any 
limitations due to laxity.

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


THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the 
existence of error or injustice.  After a thorough review of the 
evidence of record and the applicant’s complete submission, we 
believe a preponderance of the evidence supports some measure of 
relief.  While we do not find the evidence presented by the 
applicant sufficient to conclude that his RE code of 2C and 
narrative reason for separation of “Failed Medical/Physical 
Procurement Standards” were somehow erroneous or did not 
accurately reflect the circumstances of his separation, we believe 
it would be in the interest of justice to correct his records so 
that he had an opportunity to be considered for enlistment, with a 
waiver.  In this respect, we note the applicant has provided 
medical documentation from his attending physician indicating 
that, in his opinion, the condition for which he was separated has 
been resolved.  While we find the documentation noteworthy, it is 
not sufficient for us to conclude that his records should be 
corrected to make him eligible for immediate enlistment as such 
determinations are best made at a Military Entrance Processing 
Station (MEPS).  Therefore, while the applicant would like us to 
recommend that his records be corrected to reflect he is 
immediately eligible for reenlistment, we believe it is proper and 
fitting to correct his records to reflect he was issued an RE code 
of 3K (Secretarial Authority) and the associated narrative reason 
for separation and separation program designator (SPD) code as 
correcting the record in this manner will make him eligible to be 
considered for enlistment with a waiver, which will require that 
MEPS make a determination as to his fitness for future service.  
Whether or not he is successful will depend entirely on the needs 
of the service, provided he is otherwise qualified, and our 
recommendation in no way guarantees that he will be allowed to 
return to the Air Force or any branch of the service.  Therefore, 
we recommend the applicant’s records be corrected to the extent 
indicated below.


THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force 
relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was issued a 
narrative reason for separation of “Secretarial Authority,” a 
separation program designator (SPD) code of “KFF,” and a reentry 
code of “3K” in conjunction with his 19 May 2010 entry-level 
separation with uncharacterized service.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2013-01278 in Executive Session on 5 May 14, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Chair
	, Member
	, Member

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The 
following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit F.  Record of Proceedings, dated 14 Jan 14,
	            w/exhibits.
	Exhibit G.  Letter, Applicant, dated 13 Feb 14, w/atchs.

						
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