RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-02760

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her Reentry (RE) code of 2Q (Medically retired or discharged) be 
changed so that she may reenlist in the Air Force.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She has been medically cleared and should be able to reenlist in 
the Air Force. 

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 she enlisted 
in the Regular Air Force on 1 Jun 05.

On 12 Jan 06, the applicant was referred to the Informal 
Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB) for asthma.  The IPEB found the 
applicant’s medical condition was not compatible with the rigors 
of military service and recommended she be discharged with 
severance pay with a disability rating of ten percent.

On 18 Jan 06, the applicant non-concurred with the 
recommendation of the IPEB and requested a Formal Physical 
Evaluation Board (FPEB).

On 16 Feb 06, after consulting with counsel, the applicant 
waived her previous request for a FPEB.

On 24 Feb 06, the Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF) determined 
the applicant was unfit for continued military service and 
directed that she be discharged for physical disability, with 
entitlement to severance pay.

On 10 Apr 06, the applicant was furnished an honorable 
discharge, with a narrative reason for separation of 
“Disability, Severance Pay,” an RE code of 2Q, and was credited 
with ten months and ten 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, which are attached at Exhibits C and D.    

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPFD recommends denial, indicating the preponderance of 
evidence reflects that no error or injustice occurred during the 
disability process.  The applicant submitted new pulmonary 
function tests that indicate she is within normal limits; 
however, the RE code of 2Q approved at the time of her 
separation is correct.

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

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial, indicating there was no evidence 
of an error or injustice as it pertains to the RE code.  In 
accordance with AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment in the USAF, 
Chapter 3, based on the applicant’s disability discharge, her DD 
Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, 
accurately reflects her RE code at the time of her separation.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 23 Aug 13 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 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 opinions and 
recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary 
responsibility (OPR) and adopt their rationale as the basis for 
our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error 
of injustice.  While we note the applicant has provided 
documentation that indicates that she does not suffer from 
asthma, we do not find this documentation sufficient to conclude 
that her disability discharge was erroneous or that she is now 
fit to serve in the military.  In this respect, we note the 
documentation provided, pertaining to a single test only, 
indicates that her pulmonary functions are within normal limits.  
However, we do not find this sufficient to conclude that she 
would not suffer her unfitting symptoms when exposed to the 
rigors of the military environment.  The applicant’s arguments 
are duly noted; however, we do not find the evidence she has 
provided sufficient to conclude that she is fit for military 
service.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, 
we find no basis to recommend granting the relief.

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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-2013-02760 in Executive Session on 18 Mar 14, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

		                     , Panel Chair
		                     , Member
		                     , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 28 May 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPFD, dated 18 Jun 13.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 16 Jul 13.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Aug 13.




                                   
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