AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1993-02644B
Applicant’s request, with attachments, is at Exhibit G. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant states that the applicant does not provide any new evidence as it related to rating his disability at the time of his discharge. The applicant’s request that his permanent Air Force disability retirement rating coincide with the higher rating granted by the Department of Veterans Affairs was considered by the BCMR in their...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1994-00174-2
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-1994-00174 INDEX CODE: 110.02, 100.03 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her general discharge be upgraded, her reason for separation (Misconduct - Pattern of Minor Disciplinary Infractions) and separation code be changed, and her reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 2B be changed. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1994-00337B
SECOND ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 94-00337 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: In an application dated 19 January 1994, applicant requested that his Officer Effectiveness Report (OER) for the period 9 November 1974 through 30 April 1975, be upgraded to 9.4; or in the alternative, the contested report be declared...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1994-01070A
The Air Force Board of Correction for Military Records (AFBCMR) considered and denied the applicant’s request to have her general discharge upgraded to honorable on 8 July 1994. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of injustice regarding the applicant's request that her general discharge be upgraded to honorable. Exhibit F. Applicant’s Reconsideration Request, dated 8 May 03.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1994-10349A
For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the application, and the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit H. In an application, dated 30 September 2002, the applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded to general and provides additional documentation. The applicant’s contentions regarding his mental condition are noted; however, his mental condition was considered during his processing through the Disability...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1995-00478A
On 10 November 1994, the applicant’s request that his discharge be upgraded to honorable was considered and denied by the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB)(see Exhibit C). For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant’s separation, and, the rationale for the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit D. A 25 May 2002 request by the applicant for reconsideration of his appeal was denied because he had not submitted new relevant...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1995-00482A
While we are not unsympathetic to the applicant’s situation, in the absence of any evidence which would lead us to believe that she took any action which could be construed as meeting the statutory requirements for a request for a deemed election for former spouse SBP coverage, a majority of the Board concludes that the applicant has failed to establish the existence of error or injustice. BARBARA A. WESTGATE Chair MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1995-01057
Applicant's complete submission is attached at Exhibit A. A complete copy of the evaluation, with attachments, is attached at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 14 February 2003, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1995-01061A
Applicant further states that if the Board does not find direct promotion appropriate, she then asks for SSB consideration for the 1994 through 1997 promotion boards based on the Berkley v. US court decision, which addressed a section of the Memorandum of Instruction (MOI) that was presented to the selection boards. After reviewing the prior Board decisions and the additional documentation provided, we still are not persuaded that the applicant has been denied fair and equitable...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1995-01626A
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-1995-01626 INDEX CODE 111.01 111.05 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: In his request for reconsideration, the applicant asks that he be informed by letter if his Officer Effectiveness Report (OER) for the period 21 Oct 72 through 31 Aug 73 is...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1995-03478a
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-1995-03478 INDEX CODE: 100.00 COUNSEL: AMERICAN LEGION HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) discharge be set aside and he be allowed to retire. The Board found insufficient evidence of probable error or injustice and denied his requests. Exhibit K....
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1995-03805B
In a letter, dated 3 January 2002, the applicant’s counsel requested reconsideration of applicant’s request that he be promoted to the grade of colonel as if selected by the CY94 board. AFPC/JA recommends denial of the applicant’s request for direct promotion to the grade of colonel and states, in part, that the Board has consistently concluded that the evidence provided by the applicant is insufficient to warrant his direct promotion to colonel through the correction of records process. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1996-00259A
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: The applicant’s counsel reviewed the evaluations and states that a perfectly decent laboratory says the specimen is tainted and the Air Force says the results are inconclusive. The results did not conclusively demonstrate that there was no match between the specimen and the collected DNA sample from the applicant. The AFIP/CME-DNA evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1996-01190
His record reflects one (1) year, eleven (11) months and fourteen (14) days foreign service. The AFPC/DPAPP2 evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 15 Aug 2003 for review and comment within 30 days. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1996-02064A
A summary of the evidence considered by the Board and the rationale for its decision is set forth in the Second Addendum to the ROP at Exhibit R. In counsel’s most recent request for reconsideration, submitted on behalf of the applicant, he contends that his client’s diagnoses of unsuiting conditions were erroneous and that her condition was instead an unfitting and ratable one that should have resulted in a disability retirement. Counsel’s complete submission is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1996-02325
Moreover, the Court determined that the statistical data presented by the plaintiff in that case was not conclusive evidence that the Air Force’s SSB procedure failed to make a “reasonable determination” of whether the plaintiff would have been promoted by the original board or that it failed to “replicate” the procedures of the original selection board “to the maximum extent possible.” In concluding that the Air Force’s SSB procedures were lawful, the Court noted that it was not its role to...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1996-02683
On 2 June 1997, the Secretary of the Air Force accepted the resignation and directed that the applicant be removed from active duty and issued a general discharge. Counsel indicates HQ AFPC/DPPPR did not address the new evidence submitted; i.e., the two polygraphs the applicant passed and the fact that the AFDRB upgraded the discharge. Counsel’s complete review is at Exhibit M. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: In earlier findings...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1996-02738A
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 96-02738 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: In the applicant’s request for reconsideration, he requests his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to honorable. After reviewing the available documentation, I believe the applicant’s discharge should be upgraded on the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1996-03642
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 6 May 97, the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) considered and denied an application pertaining to the applicant, in which he requested that he be reinstated to the Reserve grade of chief master sergeant, with a date of rank of 1 Mar 96. Therefore, in the absence of sufficient evidence that the applicant met the eligibility requirements on the last day of the month preceding...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1997-01417A
On 12 December 1945, in response to applicant’s letter of 20 October 1945, the Awards and Decorations Officer, Headquarters Far East Air Forces, informed the applicant that the 24 August 1945 recommendation for the DFC had been disapproved; instead, he received the fifth oak leaf cluster to the Air Medal for operational missions between 27 February and 2 July 1945. The complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1997-02957A
A complete copy of the HQ AFRC/DPM cover letter, with attachments, is at Exhibit H. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Complete copies of the evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 22 Nov 02 for review and response within 30 days. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1997-03067
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: Upon initial entry into the Air Force in 1988, the applicant lived in XXXXX, WY, which became his Home of Record. Upon reentry into active duty in June 2003, he lived in XXXXX, CA. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1997-03415A
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-1997-03415 INDEX CODE 135.02 108.04 108.10 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: In the applicant’s appeal for reconsideration, he requests that his 9 Sep 90 discharge from the Reserves for Expiration Term of Service (ETS) be changed to a medical discharge with entitlement to disability...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1998-00329A
Therefore, under the authority delegated in AFI 36-2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the accompanying Memorandum for the Chief of Staff signed by the Executive Director of the Board or his designee. Members of the Board, Ms. Brenda L. Romine, Mr. E. David Hoard, and Mr. James W. Russell III, considered this application on 9 July 2003. BRENDA L. ROMINE Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, ARPC/DPB, dtd 14 Jan 03, w/atchs AFBCMR BC-1998-00329 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1998-01567A
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-1998-01567 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His discharge be upgraded to honorable. We also find insufficient evidence to warrant a recommendation that the discharge be upgraded on the basis of clemency. _________________________________________________________________ The...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1998-01854
The Air Force Form 422, dated 21 Apr 1989, indicates removal from training and placement into casual status “as soon as administratively possible” due to adjustment disorder with an expiration date of 28 Apr 1989. They are the points of contact and waiver authority for personnel having prior service who desire to return to duty. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Apr 03.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1999-00012A
The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit F. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Pursuant to the Board’s request, HQ USAF/JAG, reviewed the applicant’s request for reconsideration based on the 2000 amendment to 10 USC 1448. A majority of the Board finds that based on the evidence of record and the opinion provided by the Office of the Judge Advocate General, the law, unfortunately for the applicant, only applies to members who are...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1999-00282
After being informed of the requirements to change her HOR, the applicant did not provide documents of legal residency or proof that she maintains residency in CA. Should the applicant provide additional documents reflecting California as her legal residence prior to her enlistment; i.e., school records and/or a birth certificate, the Board may be willing to reconsider her application. We therefore adopt the rationale provided by the Air Force office of primary responsibility and conclude...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1999-00958A
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 99-00958 INDEX CODE: 126.00, 111.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: In the applicant’s request for reconsideration, he requests that the Article 15, dated 1 August 1996, and the Enlisted Performance Reports (EPRs) closing 30 September 1996 and 28 January 1997 be reviewed. A complete...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1999-01111
The BCMR Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPPD recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that the applicant has not submitted any material or documentation to show that he was unfit due to a physical disability at the time of his discharge. The AFPC/DPPD evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: Complete copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1999-01126
DPPRRP states that the 10 percent increase in retired pay for extraordinary heroism is not automatic to all retiring members who have been awarded a decoration for heroism. On 29 Nov 71, the Secretary of the Air Force, Personnel Council considered his case and determined that the act did not meet the criteria established for the additional 10 percent retired pay. Therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt their...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1999-01513
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-1999-01513 INDEX CODE: 135.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: In the applicant’s request for reconsideration, he requests that the additional nonpaid Inactive Duty Training (IDT) points initially approved by the Board be changed to paid IDT points. The applicant’s complete...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1999-01607A
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit F. In further support of the applicant’s appeal, the former President of the Veterans of the Office of Strategic Studies (OSS), has provided a letter, dated 12 October 2003 (Exhibit G). _________________________________________________________________ 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 awarded the Purple Heart...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1999-01640
Therefore, under the authority delegated in AFI 36-2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the accompanying Memorandum for the Chief of Staff signed by the Executive Director or his designee. Members of the Board Mr. Edward C. Koenig III, Ms. Martha Maust, and Mr. John E. Pettit considered this application on 30 January 2003. EDWARD C. KOENIG III Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, HQ AFPC/DPPTR, dtd 19 Dec 02, with attachment AFBCMR 99-01640 INDEX CODE: 137.04 MEMORANDUM...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1999-01826
A complete copy of the Record of Proceedings is at Exhibit F (with Exhibits A through E). Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit G. By letter, dated 29 Jul 03, the applicant provided additional documentary evidence, which is attached at H. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. In an earlier finding, we...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1999-01846B
For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the application, and the rationale for the earlier decision by the Board, see the Addendum to Record of Proceedings at Exhibit E. In a letter, dated 24 January 2002, the applicant provided additional documentation and requested restoration of his rank of staff sergeant (Exhibit H); however, in a letter, dated 1 February 2002, he was advised that since his request was a new request, he should submit an application to the Board...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1999-02057A
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 99-02057 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: In the applicant’s request for reconsideration, he requests that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 24 July 1992, the applicant submitted a request to be...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-1999-02295A
_______________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 18 Apr 00, the AFBCMR considered and denied the above request (Exhibit F). In another letter, dated 29 Aug 00 (Exhibit I), the applicant again requested reconsideration of his case and was again advised by the Board in a letter dated 19 Sep 00 (Exhibit J) that his request did not meet the criteria for reconsideration by the Board. In a letter dated 5 Jul 03 (Exhibit L), the applicant again requested the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2000-00074
He submitted a request for retirement in lieu of discharge and requested a hearing before an administrative discharge board. He was not discharged from the Air Force on 21 August 2000, but rather on that date he was continued on active duty. Exhibit H. Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 29 Oct 03 ROSCOE HINTON, JR. Panel Chair MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS (AFBCMR) FROM: SAF/MR SUBJECT: AFBCMR Case on I have carefully reviewed all of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2000-00132A
As such, he is entitled to active duty pay for that period, which to date he has not been paid. If not for the errors, the applicant's separation for medical disability would have been timely and four options would have been available in January 1998 (1) separation with severance pay, (2) placement on the TDRL, (3) continuing incapacitation pay pending the PEB, and (4) maintaining the applicant on active duty status with limitation of duty orders, pending PEB. SAF/PC, reviewed the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2000-01002A
Members of the Board, Mr. John L. Robuck, Mr. Robert H. Altman, and Mr. Albert Ellett, considered this application on 14 Oct 03. JOHN L. ROBUCK Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, AFSLMO/AC, dtd 30 Sep 03, w/Atchs AFBCMR BC-2000-01002-2 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code and Air Force Instruction 36-2603, and having assured compliance with the provisions of the above regulation, the decision of the Air Force Board for Correction of...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2000-01985A
At the time he was discharged from the Air Force, he was furnished an RE code of 2X which was predicated upon the quality of his service and the circumstances of his discharge. We are not persuaded by the evidence provided in support of his appeal that the corresponding RE code was improper or unjust; or, that an upgrade of the RE code is warranted. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered Docket Number 00-01985 in...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2000-02455C
The Air Force evaluation stated that there were some errors in the applicant's record as it appeared before the selection boards in question and recommended to the Board that corrections be made to his Officer Selection Briefs (OSBs), he receive SSB consideration for the FY00 and FY01 boards, and if not selected by either board, he be considered for continuation by Special Review Board (SRB). The Board concurred with the recommendation of the Air Force evaluator and recommended that he...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2000-02966
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: Information extracted from the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) indicates the applicant is currently an active member of the Air Force Reserve serving in the grade of first lieutenant, with a date of rank and an effective date of 26 February 2001. HQ AETC/DOF states that the applicant’s training record speaks for itself the applicant was given an equal opportunity to complete pilot training, but...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2000-03171
The IG investigation reported that five reasons had been cited for the applicant’s dismissal. AFPC/DPPPO complete evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit E. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Counsel reviewed the Air Force evaluations and states that the essence of the DPPPE advisory opinion is that since the Inspector General did not find the applicant’s complaint of reprisal to have been substantiated,...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2000-03245
There is no indication that the applicant was forced to take advance leave with pay prior to entering the Air Force Academy as a basic cadet. Applicant's complete response, with attachments, is attached at Exhibit E. _________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Pursuant to the Board’s request, the Chief Pay Services, HQ USAFA/FMFC, reviewed the application and states that cadets receive advance pay for clothing and equipment purchases. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-00121A
For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant’s separation, and, the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit E. On 16 May 03, counsel provided copies of several prior AFBCMR cases which he believes are similar to the applicant's case in which the Board granted the applicant's request. The JAA evaluation is at Exhibit G. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-00310
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2001-00310 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His bad conduct discharge be upgraded. The AFLSA/JAJM evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-00666
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2001-00666 INDEX CODE: 100.03 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of 4J, “Entered into Phase I of the Air Force Weight Program, or the unit commander has declared the airman ineligible to reenlist for a period of Phase II or probation,” be changed. Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-01184A
______________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends consideration for rating her neurocardiogenic syncope based on the severity of the condition at the time of her discharge. The service medical record finds no evidence of these symptoms while on active duty. In this regard, we note that the BCMR Medical Consultant believes that had her diagnosis of neorocardiogenic syncope been made definitively while on...