RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03365

  					COUNSEL:  NONE

					HEARING DESIRED:  YES 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder be removed from her military 
medical records.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Though her medical records state she has been diagnosed with 
Bipolar Disorder, she has been tested by a Clinical Psychologist 
who indicated she does not appear to have a bipolar disorder.  
Additionally, she was found fit for duty by the Formal Physical 
Evaluation Board (FPEB) held 29 Jan 14.  

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 20 Mar 02, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.

On 19 Mar 06, the applicant was released from active duty due to 
completion of required active service and transferred to the Air 
Force Reserve to complete her military service obligation.  She 
was credited with 4 years of active service.   

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.    


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFMOA/SGH recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  The applicant’s previous diagnosis of 
Bipolar Disorder does not impact her “fit for duty” 
determination.  The diagnosis of “bipolar disorder type II,” 
annotated in her medical records in 2004 reflects the history of 
her medical condition at that time and as such should remain 
because removing it would render the health information 
incomplete as it provides the history of the patient’s health 
status at the time of treatment.  SGH recommends the applicant’s 
Electronic Health Record (EHR) reflect she is “medically 
qualified for worldwide duty and deployable.”      

The complete AFMOA/SGH evaluation is at Exhibit C.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 27 Feb 15 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, including medical 
documentation from her clinical psychologist, in judging the 
merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and 
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary 
responsibility, which included a review by the Chief, Mental 
Health Division, 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.

4.  The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not 
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel 
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.  
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably 
considered.


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 documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-03365 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 Aug 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFMOA/SGH, dated 16 Jan 15.
     	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Feb 15.