RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01153 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Type of Separation, Character of Service, Separation Code, and Narrative Reason for Separation be corrected on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He joined the Air Force right out of High School to help serve his country. In High School he was a multiple sport athlete running Varsity Cross Country and Track and playing Varsity Baseball and Basketball. Sports had always been a major part of his life and he had excelled in them for as long as he can remember. This continued during Basic Training as he excelled in physical training (PT) and was even in the top five of his training flight. Only after transitioning to technical training school did things change. He developed an illness and began having trouble breathing during PT. After following a doctor’s recommendation to be tested for asthma, he was shocked to be diagnosed with asthma. After being discharged he sought out specialists to do follow-up testing and the Asthma results came back negative. He submitted those results to the Air Force along with a request for his local Congresswoman in hopes of returning to the Air Force, but was declined. In support of his request, the applicant provided copies of his military medical records, DD Form 214, pulmonary test results, and a letter from his local Congresswomen. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 25 Sep 07. On 20 Jan 08, the applicant’s commander recommended him for discharge for Erroneous Enlistment under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, Chapter 5, paragraph 5.14. The reason for this action was based a preexisted condition of Asthma. On 20 Jan 08, the applicant waived his right to consult counsel and to submit statements on his behalf. On 24 Jan 08, the Assistant Staff Judge Advocate reviewed the case and found it to be legally sufficient to support separation. On 5 Feb 08, the discharge authority approved an Entry Level Separation without Probation or Rehabilitation. On 7 Feb 08, the applicant was furnished an Uncharacterized discharge, and was credited with 4 months, and 13 days of active service. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandums prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which are attached at Exhibit C and D. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AETC/SGPS recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. A review of the applicant’s records reveal he was seen at the Reid Clinic complaining of wheezing with exercise for the past few years which was not disclosed at the time of his MEPS physical. The applicant told providers he received relief with Xopenex MDI prescribed on a previous visit. The applicant declined a HQ AETC/SGPS review for a waiver to remain in the Air Force. The applicant stated he understood the diagnoses and treatment plan. Based on the documentation on file in the applicant’s records, they find the separation was done in accordance with established policy and administrative procedures. Should the applicant meet the DoDI accession standards for a history of asthma, he can contact a recruiter and reapply to reenter military service. A complete copy of the AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. Medical authorities concluded the applicant had a pre-existing condition that would have precluded him from joining the Air Force had this condition been made known. The applicant’s service characterization is correct as reflected on his DD Form 214. Airmen given an Entry-Level separation with an Uncharacterized service characterization when separation is initiated in the first 180 days continues active service. The DoD determined if a member served less than 180 days, it would be unfair to the member and the service to characterize their limited service. Based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge to include the Type of Separation, Character of Service, Separation Code, and Narrative Reason for Separation was appropriately administered and within the discretion of the discharge authority. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit D. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 29 Sep 14 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, no response has been received by this office. 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. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. 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. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-01153 in Executive Session on 26 Feb 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Mar 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AETC/SGPS, dated 22 Apr 14 Exhibit D. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 30 Apr 14. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Sep 14.