AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-01242A
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 F. On 22 Aug 02, the applicant submitted an application for correction of military records, requesting upgrade of his discharge. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit G. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: After again...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-01286A
The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit H. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Pursuant to the Board’s request for an audit of the applicant’s service record, HQ AFPC/DPPAOR reviewed the applicant’s master personnel record and found the DD Form 13, Statement of Service, to be correct. Although his flight records during the period in question reflect the grade of captain and that, on 26 June 1957, he was separated from active...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-01598A
_______________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ USAF/DPL recommends that the applicant’s date of rank (DOR) as a staff sergeant be adjusted to the date he entered active duty and that he be paid all backpay and allowances. The following additional documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit F. Record of Proceedings, dated 26 Oct 01, w/atchs. PATRICIA D. VESTAL Panel Chair AFBCMR 01-01598 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Having received and...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-01707
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2001-01707 INDEX CODE: 110.02 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: American Legion XXXXXXXXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general discharge be upgraded to honorable and his narrative reason for discharge be changed from unsuitability to alcoholism failure. He received punishment of 14 days of extra duty. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-01833
At the time of his application to retire under the TERA program, the Air Force was experiencing difficulty meeting its drawdown goals and was authorizing officers to retire under the program. On 6 May 1996, AFPC denied his request for retirement under the TERA program, stating that he was over seven months short of the eight years active commissioned service required to retire as an officer. His request to retire at an enlisted grade under the TERA program should have been granted as an...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-01891A
The applicant remarried on 9 September 1992, but failed to inform the Finance Center that he did not want to extend SBP coverage before the first anniversary of his marriage. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit G. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Pursuant to the Board’s request, HQ AFPC/DPPTR, reviewed the applicant’s most recent submission. With regard to terminating the reinstated SBP coverage, Public...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-02018
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 01-02018 INDEX CODE: 136.00 COUNSEL: ANTHONY W. WALLUK HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her records be corrected to show she was not discharged with severance pay but was permanently retired because of physical disability with a minimal combined compensable rating of 50% but more appropriately 70%. A complete...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-02424
The Board noted that the applicant was diagnosed with adjustment and personality disorders, but a determination was made by the evaluator that she did not have a psychiatric disorder that warranted disposition by a medical evaluation board, and that her personality disorder did not significantly impair her ability to adapt to military service. In view of the fact that the applicant’s symptoms were very mild at the time of her mental health evaluation, and the presence of a pre-morbid...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-02632
The DPPD evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Applicant states as defined in Title 38, the term "incurred in combat with an enemy of the United States or caused by an instrumentality of war and incurred in the line of duty during a period of war" applies to his service- connected rating from the DVA. DPPD stated that he reviewed and agreed that his disability was not a direct result of war...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-02633A
A complete copy of the Record of Proceedings is attached at Exhibit H. The applicant submitted a letter from the commander, dated 12 June 2002, requesting applicant’s records be amended to correct the stratification on his CY99B PRF. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Applicant reviewed the additional Air Force evaluation and states that the opinion does not address the issue currently under review by the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-02656
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 01-02656 INDEX CODE: 100.06 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 4B be changed. While the applicant did meet weight standards on 27 Apr 98, she exceeded her body fat standard by one percent. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-02693
DPFP stated that, after being diagnosed with a seizure disorder, the applicant was discharged from the New Mexico Air National Guard on 1 Feb 01. _________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Pursuant to the Board’s request, the AFBCMR Medical Consultant provided the following advisory opinion. The AFBCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at Exhibit E. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-02752
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPRS recommends denial. The Air Force Discharge Review Board denied the member’s request to change his Re Code on 4 October 2002. The DPPAE evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: In his review of the Air Force evaluations, the applicant chose not to address the statements made in the evaluations;...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-02949
In order to qualify for the bonus, members in this AFSC located at McGuire had to reenlist for a period of six years (the applicant had reenlisted for two years on 13 Sep 01). In a letter dated 5 Oct 01 (Exhibit A), the UCA advised he had intended to counsel the applicant to delay reenlisting until the new bonus list came out on 1 Oct 01 to see if her AFSC would be on it. However, she was no longer eligible for the reenlistment bonus as she had since been reassigned to Willow Grove ARB...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-02983
On 20 December 1977, the applicant received nonjudicial punishment under Article 15 for failure to go on 17 December 1977. The discharge authority approved the discharge on 24 January 1978 and ordered an UOTHC characterization without P&R. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 14 May 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Ms. Brenda L. Romine, Panel Chair Mr. David W....
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-03039
On 15 Sep 99, applicant was notified of his commander's intent to impose nonjudicial punishment on him under Article 15, UCMJ. JAJM stated that a set aside should only be granted when the evidence demonstrates an error or a clear injustice. A complete copy of this evaluation is appended at Exhibit C. HQ AFPC/DPASC states that, if and only if, the applicant’s request is approved, they would recommend removal of the job entry titled, “Commander, HQ Squadron Section” from his duty history and...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-03145A
The Board agreed with the OPRs' recommendation and directed that the applicant undergo a physical examination and review by the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) and the Formal Physical Evaluation Board (FPEB), if necessary, to determine her medical condition as of the date of her discharge. A complete copy of the Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at Exhibit C. SAF/MRBP indicated that they considered all of the evidence and testimony presented before the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-03377
All of the other crewmembers, except for him, have received the DFC for the completion of 30 combat missions. The AFPC/DPPPR evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 16 May 2003 for review and response within 30 days. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-03543
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 01-03543 INDEX CODE: 121.03 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be paid for 12.0 days of accrued leave that he earned while performing 135 consecutive days of active duty. A complete copy of the evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-03585
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is a former Army Air Corps member who served on active duty from 28 September 1940 through 15 September 1945. The Purple Heart Review Board considered applicant’s request for award of the PH and found no evidence that he had been injured as a direct result of enemy action. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-03585A
_________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPD states, in part, that the findings and recommendation of the FPEB along with the applicant’s rebuttal for a permanent retirement were forwarded to the Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council (SAFPC) for adjudication and SAFPC recommended that she be removed from the TDRL and permanently retired with a 60% rating. However, after a thorough review of the evidence of record and...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-03601A
Further, as noted by SAF/MRBP and the IPEB, the variety of treatment recommendations and opinions from different sources appear to indicate that the best course of action at this time would be to place the applicant on the TDRL with a rating of 30% with reevaluation by an orthopedic surgeon and a neurologist in 12 months. He was not released from active duty on 15 May 2000 for completion of required active service and transferred to the Reserves, but on that date his name was placed on the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-03652
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: The AFBCMR Medical Consultant recommends the application be denied. _________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Pursuant to the Board’s request for clarification regarding whether a change of the narrative reason for discharge currently listed as personality disorder is justified, the AFBCMR Medical Consultant provided the following advisory...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-03671A
In her case the DVA rating decision is definitely relevant to a determination of whether the Air Force disability system made the appropriate determination in finding her fit for duty. Using the VASRD code for neuralgia that affects the entire extremity as claimed by the applicant is not appropriate since her disability at the time of separation from the Air Force was limited to the left index finger. The DVA rating decision rates her medical condition for the left index finger sagittal...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-03675
Why did you not know you had sleep apnea at the time your contested OPR was written? How was it that your condition affected your duty performance during the period of the contested report and not at other duty locations? The applicant provides an example of his performance of duties as a priest during the period of the contested report.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2001-03678-2
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 H. The applicant’s medical evaluation was completed at Wilford Hall Medical Center on 17 October 2002 and the results were forwarded to the Board for review (refer to Exhibit I). The BCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at Exhibit J. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 16 December 2002.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-00011
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-00011 INDEX CODE: 110.03, 131.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. Her pay records be corrected to show that on 1 Sep 99 she was authorized payment of $1,395.92 and that she was relieved of her indebtedness. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-00018
On 11 September 1984, the Air Force Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request to upgrade his discharge (Exhibit C). _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant is of the opinion that no change in the records is warranted and the application should be denied. He had served with some distinction while performing his radar-related duties, and only after his elective cross-training and loss of the SRB did his...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-00043
On 14 Jun 95, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of AFI 36-3209, with service characterized as general (under honorable conditions), and was issued a reenlistment eligibility status of “Ineligible.” Pursuant to the Board’s request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Clarksburg, West Virginia, provided an investigative report which is attached at Exhibit C. ___________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFRC/JAJ recommends that no...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-00070
The complete evaluation is at Exhibit E. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 30 Aug 02 for review and comment within 30 days. 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 and adopt their rationale...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-00089
This section states, “…a reserve officer’s years of service include all service, other than constructive service, of the officer as a commissioned officer of any uniformed service (other than service as a warrant officer).” The applicant believes that use of the time as a warrant officer should not count when computing time for establishing MSD. Applicant’s complete response to the additional Air Force evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-00141
The three conditions that appeared most problematic were left arm plexopathy, right hip girdle and groin pain, and adjustment disorder. In the summer of 1998 she developed disabling right hip girdle and groin pain associated with an apparent spider bite that continued to prevent her from participating in cadet physical training activities at the time of graduation. The Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPPAO recommends denial.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-00215
In support of his appeal, the applicant provided a personal statement, Evaluation Reports Appeal Board (ERAB) Decision, dated 11 October 2002, the contested EPR closing 2 January 2002, AF Form 3070, Record of Nonjudicial Punishment Proceedings, dated 17 January 2002, a letter from the additional rater of the contested report, dated 10 July 2002, and other documentation. Therefore, the Board is of the opinion that these comments should be removed from the contested report and that he be...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-00228
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-00228 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Air Medal for the period 22 November 1943 through 25 September 1946. In support of his appeal, the applicant provided a personal statement, Recommendation for Award of the Air Medal, dated 16 February...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-00241A
On 13 Sep 96 he was discharged with service characterized as under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) in the grade of senior airman. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 13 September 1996, he was discharged with service characterized as general (under honorable conditions). OLGA M. CRERAR Panel Chair AFBCMR...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-00287
The PRF considered by the board had an overall promotion recommendation of “Promote.” _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: ARPC/DPB recommends the application be denied. The ARPC/DPB evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant states that although she was required to have received a copy of the PRF submitted to the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-00308
As a result of an OGD decision, after over 27 years of active duty service, he had to retire in the grade of lieutenant colonel. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of either an error or an injustice warranting favorable action on the applicant’s requests for setting aside the nonjudicial punishment imposed upon him under the provisions of Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ); promoting him to the grade of brigadier...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-00310
The applicant is seeking to have the loans paid that were incurred during the time he was erroneously separated from active duty (two consecutive years before the AFBCMR corrected his record and he was reinstated on active duty). The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments is at Exhibit F. _________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Pursuant to the Board’s request, the following advisory opinion is provided concerning the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-00313
Based on the diagnoses of Spondylolisthesis and anxiety reaction, they determined he was physically unfit for active military service and referred him to a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). The AFPC/DPPD evaluation is at Exhibit E. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: The applicant states that during the nuclear testing he was ordered to fly through the nuclear mushroom cloud to determine what effect it would have on...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-00345
The undated request for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial indicates that the commander recommended the request be approved for the following reasons: The applicant had no rehabilitative potential for further utilization in the Air Force because he engaged in larcenous conduct after he had previously been convicted of burglary and larceny in 1980. On 4 August 1983, after consulting with counsel the applicant requested to be discharged from the Air Force in lieu of trial by...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-00382
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-00382 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His narrative reason for separation be changed from Personality Disorder to Adjustment Disorder and his Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code be changed. He indicates that he has continued to have problems since leaving the service with...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-00480
She received two Officer Performance Reports during her time in the Air Force. Additional facts pertinent to this case are contained in the evaluations prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force found at Exhibits C and D. _______________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends that the applicant’s discharge be upgrade to honorable with the reason for discharge remaining as misconduct since the applicant has not...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-00523
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-00523 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His bad conduct discharge be upgraded to general (under honorable conditions) and his reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed to an eligible code. Pursuant to the Board’s request, the Federal Bureau of...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-00568A
He was issued an RE code of “2Q” (Medically retired or discharged) and a Separation Program Designator (SPD) code of “JFL” (Disability, severance pay). A complete copy of the evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit H. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant responded by email and requests an RE code which would allow him to enlist in the Air Force Reserves or to be reinstated in the Air Force Reserves as...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-00614
Examiner’s Note: In a letter, dated 23 April 2002, SAF/IGQ indicated that, “In accordance with Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records Decision, 0200614, dated 13 Mar 02, the Air Force Inspector General’s office completed expunging the IG record of the May/June 2000 investigation concerning [the applicant].” However, the AFBCMR had never rendered a decision on the applicant’s request to expunge the USAFE/IG investigation. The AFPC/DPPPO evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-00628
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-00628 INDEX CODE: 128.05 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be granted the Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) in his new career field (3E0X2) rather than the SRB from his previous career field (3E5X1). _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-00661
In May 95, the Air Force Medical Review Board determined that he was medically disqualified for worldwide duty. By letter, dated 6 Feb 03, the Board’s staff requested that the applicant provide any and all pertinent records that he had in his possession, as well as any medical documentation from any private physicians who may have provided him medical treatment (Exhibit E). The Medical Consultant noted that the applicant’s heart attack triggered medical disqualification by the Air Force Reserve.
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-00690
The investigation was not about his off-duty marijuana use, but his LSD use at a party. After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the applicant’s complete submission, we find no evidence of error or injustice. The applicant’s counsel cites a case previously decided by this Board and two cases previously decided by the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) asserting, in essence, that similar clemency consideration should be applied to the applicant’s case and the...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-00691
_________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application. _________________________________________________________________ The...
AF | BCMR | CY2003 | BC-2002-00702A
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-00702 INDEX CODE: 131.00 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: In the applicant’s request for reconsideration, he requests the Officer Performance Report (OPR) closing 1 February 1999 be declared void and replaced with a reaccomplished report and he be considered for promotion...