RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02140 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His entry-level separation with uncharacterized service be upgraded to general (under honorable conditions). APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Prior to joining the Air Force (AF) he was involved in a motorcycle accident which severely injured his right foot. He was honest about his injury and was cleared by doctors to join the AF. Approximately two weeks into training, his injury was re-aggravated and he was unable to continue. He should not be accused of erroneous enlistment because the AF knew about his injury and allowed him to enter the military. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant commenced his service with the Regular Air Force on 18 Jun 13. On 12 Jul 13, the applicant’s commander notified him of his intent to recommend his discharge for Erroneous Enlistment – failure to meet Air Force physical standards. The reason for the action was that, according to a 28 Jun 13 medical narrative summary, the applicant was ineligible to meet the minimum medical standards to enlist due to pain in his right foot. On 16 Jul 13, the case was found to be legally sufficient and the discharge authority approved the commander’s recommendation. On 17 Jul 13, the applicant was furnished an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service for failed medical/ physical procurement standards. He was credited with one month of total active service. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AETC/SGPS recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The applicant did tell the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) about this condition during his accession physical, but because he was asymptomatic, he was cleared for enlistment by the CMO. During the applicant’s second week of training, he began having foot pain and was seen at the clinic where it was determined that the pain precluded his continuing in training. His file notes that this condition existed prior to service and was aggravated by strenuous physical activity required of basic training. The applicant stated that he understood the diagnoses, treatment plan, and administrative action being taken. His chronic foot condition is disqualifying for military service and the entry level separation for a pre- existing condition from a medical standpoint is appropriate. 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 injustice in the processing of the applicant’s discharge. The medical authorities concluded that the applicant had a pre-existing medical condition that prevented him from enduring the rigors of physical activity while in basic training and should have precluded him from enlisting in the AF had the details of this condition been made known in advance. Hence, both the commander and the discharge authority concluded that discharge was in order. The applicant’s service characterization is listed as Uncharacterized and is correct as reflected on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Airmen are given Entry-level separation with Uncharacterized service when separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous active service. The Department of Defense (DoD) determined if a member served less than 180 days of continuous active service, 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 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 4 Aug 14 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E). 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 timely filed. 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 its 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-2014-02140 in Executive Session on 25 Feb 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-02140 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 May 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AETC/SGPS, dated 29 May 14. Exhibit D. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 3 Jun 14. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Aug 14.