AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2002-04105A
On 12 June 2003, the Board considered and denied the applicant’s request. A complete copy of the Record of Proceedings (ROP) is at Exhibit E. On 12 May 2004, the applicant submitted a request for reconsideration, indicating his DD Form 214 should indicate combat zone - Vietnam in October 1968. Exhibit F. DD Form 149, dated 12 May 2004, w/atchs.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00001
INDEX CODE: 121.03 AFBCMR BC-2003-00001 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, under the authority delegated in AFI 36-2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00050
The FPEB recommended that the applicant be discharged with severance pay with a disability rating of 20 percent. The Medical Consultant is of the opinion that the records should be changed to show permanent disability retirement at 30 percent for reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (20 percent, VASRD Code 8720-8799) and mood disorder not otherwise specified (10 percent, VASRD Code 9435). A complete copy of the Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00059
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He served in the grade of master sergeant (MSgt) from 1 October 1974 to 3 December 1974; therefore, he should be retired in that grade. The DPPRRP evaluation is at Exhibit D. The SAFPC Legal Advisor concurs with DPPPWB that denial of the applicant’s request is appropriate since he voluntarily refused promotion to MSgt. In response to DPPRRP’s request for review, the SAFPC Legal Advisor states that...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00059-2
For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant’s case, and, the rationale for the decision by the Board, see Exhibit H. After the Board decision, the Air Force office of primary responsibility, SAF/PC, submitted an amended opinion and rationale for their recommendation to deny the applicant’s request. The Air Force Board for Corrections of Military Records (AFBCMR) and the Personnel Council (PC) have long employed this 6-month criterion as a starting point in...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00066
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend the diagnosis of borderline personality disorder (BPD) be removed from her records at this time. _________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00239
_________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He should be awarded the PH for wounds he received when the motorcycle he was riding was run over by a North Vietnamese soldier. The PH is awarded for wounds received as a direct result of enemy actions (i.e., gunshot or shrapnel wounds, hand-to-hand combat wounds, forced aircraft bail out injuries, etc.). In addition, it is necessary the wound required or received treatment by medical personnel.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00250
However, due to lack of documentation to support the reasons leading to his undesirable discharge, they would not be opposed to upgrading his discharge to a general (under honorable conditions) if a search of the FBI files does not reveal any convictions. Exhibit D. FBI Report, dated 19 May 04. DAVID W. MULGREW Panel Chair DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC [pic] Office Of The Assistant Secretary AFBCMR 2003-00250 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Having received and considered the...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00267
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-00267 INDEX CODE: 128.10 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be credited with two additional years of creditable service. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00283
He had completed 16 years, 6 months, and 26 days of satisfactory service creditable toward retired pay eligibility at the time of his transfer to the Honorary Retired Reserve, 2 Sep 94. b. The applicant completed the service requirements and was medically disqualified; however, he was transferred to the Honorary Retired Reserve prior to the effective date of the law. Had the applicant been aware of the new law governing medically disqualified reserve members with over 15 years but less...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00321
The applicant received 22 performance ratings for the period of 17 July 1978 through 4 January 1999. It is JAJM’s opinion that the evidence presented by the applicant is insufficient to warrant setting aside the Article 15 action. After reviewing all the evidence provided, the Board majority is not persuaded that the nonjudicial punishment, imposed on 3 February 2000, was improper.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00343
Second, he is concerned the Board might consider not granting his request to correct the known errors on the SF-50B as the Board may only correct military records - not civilian records. Based on the evidence of record, had the applicant not been separated, he would have continued to serve in the Air National Guard (ANG). We note applicant’s request that he be promoted to lieutenant colonel three years from the date of the Board.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00364
On 3 September 1993, the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) considered and denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge. After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the applicant’s complete submission, the Board finds no evidence of error or injustice. However, should the applicant provide evidence of his post-service accomplishments, the Board would entertain his request for an upgrade of his discharge on the basis of clemency.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00364a
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 E. In letters, dated 18 and 27 January 2004, applicant requests reconsideration of his request to have his discharge upgraded and provides additional documentation. _________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD: A majority of the Board finds insufficient evidence of error...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00472a
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: In a previous submission the applicant requested the following corrections be made to his military records: 1. The Board did not agree with the applicant that his PRF should be replaced with a corrected PRF and noted that his duty history has been corrected in the Military Personnel Data System. In support of his request, applicant provided his counsel's brief, copies of a previously submitted document,...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00493
Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice warranting changes to the applicant’s reenlistment eligibility. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case to include his assertion that he was forced to retire early as his ex- wife was also a member of the SC ANG. However, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air National Guard office of primary responsibility and adopt their...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00507
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 03-00507 INDEX NUMBER: 145.00 COUNSEL: Veterans of Foreign Wars HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect that at the time of separation he received a higher disability rating and if this new disability rating qualifies him for medical retirement, he be medically retired with...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00508
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 27 Feb 04, for review and comment within 30 days. The applicant continued to pay the premiums for dental coverage in good faith until the Defense Manpower Data Center updated his retirement status in the Defense On-Line Enrollment System, notified him of the error and refunded his paid premiums of $288.84. Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00516
There are two mechanisms provided by law for changing SBP coverage from spouse to former spouse, and both must be exercised within the first year following the divorce. DPPTR recommends the applicant’s records be corrected to reflect he elected to change his SBP coverage from spouse to former spouse coverage based on reduced retired pay, naming B. as former spouse beneficiary A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation is at Exhibit B. The applicant submitted a notarized statement dated 22...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00546
AFBCMR BC-2003-00546 INDEX NUMBER: 131.00 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, the applicant's records should be corrected as set forth in the accompanying Memorandum...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00560
The applicant will not complete 30 years service until 3 August 2004 and will be advanced to the grade of sergeant effective 4 August 2004. Exhibit H. DD Form 149, dated 8 September 2003, w/atchs. Letter, Medical Consultant, dated 5 January 2004.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00597
She currently receives treatment through the VA. For these reasons, she is asking that her military record be corrected to reflect a medical discharge for the disqualifying medical conditions that she had while still on active duty. A review of the service medical record finds a history of headaches, which existed prior to service. The neurology evaluation report is not present in the record.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00597A
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-00597 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her narrative reason for separation be changed from “Hardship” to a medical disability discharge. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 17 February 2004, the applicant’s request to change...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00632
His discharge document for the period in question reflects he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. After a thorough review of his submission and the supporting documentation he provided, his Veterans Administration Rating Decision, which indicates that during Vietnam the applicant sustained a wound due to a...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00708
In support of her request, applicant submitted a copy of the former service member’s Death Certificate; a copy of their divorce decree; and copies of the former service member’s DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States for Report of Transfer or Discharge), retirement order, dated 19 Feb 70, and documents associated with his retirement for disability. _________________________________________________________________ AIR STAFF EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPTR reviewed this application and...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00723
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force at Exhibits C and D. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant is of the opinion that if the applicant had instead undergone disability evaluation at the time of his PALACE CHASE separation, he would have been disability...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00806
The applicant’s military personnel records were destroyed in the 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center; however, the applicant’s available military medical records, provided by the Veteran’s Administration, indicate that on 29 March 1944, he sustained a sprained ankle and a head injury when the aircraft he was in crashed landed in Italy. According to the evidence presented, the applicant was injured on 29 March 1944 when his aircraft crashed on take- off. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00823-2
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-00823 INDEX CODE: 111.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: In the applicant’s request for reconsideration, he requests his Enlisted Performance Report (EPR), rendered for the period 16 Feb 02 through 17 Nov 02, be declared void and removed from his records; and, that his...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00868
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-00868 INDEX CODE: 100.03 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her records be corrected to enable reenlistment into the Air Force. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00871
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-00871 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His discharge be changed to a disability discharge/retirement. The HQ AFPC/DPPAE evaluation is at Exhibit E. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: Copies of...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00895
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBERS: BC-2003-00895 INDEX CODE 107.00 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: Yes _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His WD AGO Form 53-55, Enlisted Record & Report of Separation, be changed in Item 6 to reflect “30th Photo Recon Sq,” rather than “13th Photo Tech Unit,” and in Item 34 to reflect he received wounds in action with the First Army on...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00902
He was promoted to 1st lieutenant (0-2) on 6 July 1997 and was promoted to captain on 1 October 2001 by the FY02 AFRES Captain Promotion Board. 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 the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR,...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00927
The applicant’s jurisdictional claim to the district court was remanded to the court for further proceedings to determine whether the applicant was properly subject to recall to active duty in connection with the Article 15 action. This provision authorizes the recall to active duty of an individual member of a reserve component to face court-martial or Article 15 action if two essential criteria are met. He states that due to the ruling by the US Court of Appeals that he had a...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00935
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-00935 INDEX CODE: 137.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Corrective action be taken to show that her former, now deceased spouse, filed a timely election to change his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from spouse and child to former spouse following their divorce. In August 1993, the...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00941
A review of the applicant’s personnel record confirms both the Air Force and the Joint Staff’s systems of record were updated to reflect appropriate joint duty credit at the time the promotion board convened. A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit E. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant asserts that nowhere in the referenced CJCSI does it say that joint duty history will not be reflected on an...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00945
The commander indicated in his recommendation for discharge action that before recommending the discharge, the applicant received counseling with a chaplain during the month of January 1997 for an incident in which he expressed suicidal ideations. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial. The evaluation is at Exhibit E. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00951
On 7 Oct 76 he enlisted in the Regular Air Force in the grade of E-1. The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 7 Oct 76 in the grade of airman (E-1). His enlistment grade was determined based on the fact that his Marine Corps discharge documents reflect that he was separated in the grade of E-1.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00966-2
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit G. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant is of the opinion that no change in the applicant’s records is warranted. After a careful reconsideration of his request and his most recent submission, we do not find it sufficiently compelling to warrant a revision of the Board’s earlier determination in this case. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-00997
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-00997 INDEX CODE: 110.03 COUNSEL: ZIMMERMAN & LAVIN HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: She be reinstated in the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG) Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) program, effective 15 April 2002, with all pay that was lost (less her subsequent earnings as a civil service technician) or in the...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-01012
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 27 December 1948 in the grade of private for a period of three years. A letter from applicant’s commanding officer dated 5 December 1949, requests he be discharged prior to expiration term of service (ETS) - reason - convicted by Civil Court on charge of burglary and larceny. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-01035a
He made two shipments of personal property from Korea to San Antonio, TX. Considering the weight credits for packing materials and professional books, papers, and equipment, he exceeded the prescribed weight allowance for his grade by 450 pounds, incurring the excess cost charge of $409.99. He now requests relief of the portion of his debt resulting from exceeding his maximum weight allowance.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-01054
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-01054 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to honorable. DPP also notes the applicant’s NGB Form 22, item 24, is missing the term “Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC).” The IL ANG has...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-01073-3
THIRD ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-01073 INDEX CODE: 100.03 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: A new Board consider this evidence and promote him to brigadier general (BG) with a date of rank of 30 March 2001. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS On 5 November...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-01106A
INDEX CODE 110.03 AFBCMR BC-2003-01106 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Staff and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-01107A
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-01107 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: YES _______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: By amendment at Exhibit K, the applicant requests her Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code be changed to “Secretarial Authority” and she be given a medical disability retirement. The following documentary evidence was...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-01130
Had he known a twice nonselect for promotion and subsequent involuntary separation would have precluded him from ever becoming an officer in the military again, including the National Guard, he would never have waited for the second nonselect. The applicant was considered but not selected for promotion to the grade of major by the Calendar Year 1991A (CY91A) and CY92C promotion boards. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-01135
Counsel states that the applicant was not separated because of a pre-existing condition, which was aggravated by active duty service. The majority of the Board believes that the BCMR Medical Consultant’s findings provide a reasonable basis to conclude that the injury to the applicant’s elbow while on active duty was a new and distinct injury rather than EPTS. Given that the applicant disclosed her previous elbow injury during her enlistment physical and was given a waiver, the majority of...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-01139
The reason for the action was that he received a medical narrative summary, dated 1 April 2002, which found that he did not meet minimum medical standards to enlist because of a history of recurrent shoulder dislocation and pain. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant reviewed applicant’s request and recommends denial. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-01143
He further acknowledged he understood he could receive a discharge under conditions other than honorable and receive an undesirable discharge that could deprive him of any rights to receive veterans’ benefits in the future. On 30 August 1957, the base and wing commanders recommended approval of the applicant’s discharge with an undesirable discharge. The discharge authority approved the discharge on 9 September 1957 and ordered an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-01147
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She came in the Air Force to perform in a particular Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC). After nearly two years of service, she was medically disqualified from the AFSC. Enlistment bonuses are recoupable provided the member is separating voluntarily, or is being separated for misconduct, or for other specified administrative reasons.