AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02652
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His records are in error because his Certificate of Retirement from the Air Force says he’s retired. At that time, he had completed 19 years, 7 months, and 9 days of active duty service. Effective 26 Feb 95, his name was removed from the TDRL and he was permanently retired for disability, with a combined compensable disability rating of 60%.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02670
A review of the applicant’s pay records at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) reflects she waived her Air Force retired pay for the purpose of receiving disability compensation through the Department of Veterans Affair (DVA). ___________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02671
She was granted a 60% evaluation because of her appeal but she is 100% disabled and unable to obtain employment. The Medical Consultant states a review of her service medical records show that at the time of permanent disability disposition, formal psychometric testing indicated her cognitive disorder produced a "considerable" Social and Industrial Adaptability Impairment that correlates with a 50% rating in the Veterans Administration Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). The Medical...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02676
The applicant states although his wounds were treated by medical personnel at an Air Evacuation Hospital in Belgium, by the time they had returned to their home base in England his wound had healed nicely and no entry documenting his wound was made in his records. Should he provide more information regarding the circumstances surrounding his injury, the Board would entertain reconsideration of his request; however, based on the evidence presented, a majority of the Board finds insufficient...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02680
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 03-02680 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her bad conduct discharge be upgraded to general (under honorable conditions) and her rank be reinstated to airman (E-3) or senior airman (E- 4). _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02684
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02684 INDEX CODE: 112.01 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXXXXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Home of Record (HOR) be changed from Newton, UT to Rexburg, ID. Applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, he has provided no evidence, which would lead us to believe the HOR currently...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02690
The Air Force Overseas Short/Long Tour Ribbons were established on 12 Oct 80, after the applicant’s 19 Nov 78 separation. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded that he should be awarded the AFOSTR. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Nov 03.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02696
His records be corrected to reflect that during the period of June 1966 through August 1967 he traveled via classified military orders to Vietnam and the Philippines in direct support of the Vietnam War. His injury resulting from burning his left hand on a generator does not qualify for CRSC. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02699
DPPTR states that a member, who is unmarried at retirement, may elect coverage for a spouse acquired after retiring; however, the election must be made before the first anniversary of the marriage. On 15 October 2000, the applicant requested to provide SBP coverage for his spouse after he married; however, his request was not made before the required one-year anniversary date of that marriage. Exhibit B.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02703
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 03-02703 INDEX CODE:131.04 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her records be corrected to show she was appointed in the Air Force Reserve in the grade of captain, rather than first lieutenant, and she be given additional constructive service credit for full time experience. Applicant’s original...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02718
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02718 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: VFW HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS: Award of the Purple Heart (PH) Medal. The HQ AFPC/DPPPR evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: He contends that his...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02723
A complete copy of the advisory opinion is at Exhibit F. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL EVALUATION: The applicant asserts he is not applying for a TIG waiver under Section 1370(a)(2)(D) but that his retirement in the grade of LTC be approved under Section 1370(a)(2)(A) based on his more than two years of service in that grade; or, in the alternative, his DOR for LTC be changed to reflect three years TIG based on the equities...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02725
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02725 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed to one that would enable her to enlist in the Air Force Reserve (AFRES). Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02726
The Medical Consultant states the evidence of record shows the applicant was diagnosed with temporomandibular joint pain syndrome that existed prior to service and significantly interfered with the performance of training duties. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant's submission, we are not persuaded that his uncorroborated assertion that he suffered from and was discharged because of a tooth cavity in and by itself, sufficiently persuasive to override the...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02727
A medical record entry by the Mental Health Clinic on 10 April 2003, indicates the applicant was experiencing difficulty in coping with stress, depressed mood, and an inability adapting to the demands of his military occupation. On 23 May 2003, applicant was notified of his commander's intent to recommend him for discharge from the Air Force for a mental disorder. A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02729
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBERS: BC-2003-02729 INDEX CODE 111.02 110.02 COUNSEL: DAV HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The referral Airman Performance Report (APR) closing 30 Mar 83 be voided from his records and replaced with the “original one that had straight 9s,” his 1983 general discharge be upgraded to honorable and the reason for the...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02731
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02731 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable and his discharge reason be changed to disability. He recommended that the case file be forwarded to the Air Force Personnel Center pending completion of...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02732
JAJM states that under 10 USC Section 1552(f), which amended the basic corrections board legislation, the Air Force Board for Corrections of Military Record’s (AFBCMR) ability to correct records related to courts-martial is limited. Specifically, Section 1552(f)(1) permits the correction of a record to reflect actions taken by reviewing authorities under the UCMJ. __________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02733
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02733 INDEX CODE: 110.02, 108.10 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: N0 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be amended to reflect his active duty grade as staff sergeant (E-5), and his date of separation be changed to reflect the date he was removed from...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02734
He claims his PTSD is the result of hazardous service and combat related based on a traumatic experience in which he was thrust into during a JP-4 storage tank explosion, which killed approximately 30 Korean contractors. After a thorough review of the available evidence of record, it is our opinion that the service-connected medical conditions the applicant believes are combat-related were not incurred as the direct result of armed conflict, while engaged in hazardous service, in the...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02736
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. Has 20 or more years of active service in the Uniformed Services for the purpose of computing the amount of retired pay, or 7200 or more Reserve retired points. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded that relief should be granted.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02737
___________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPD recommends denial of applicant’s request stating, in part, that the CRSC operations section erroneously approved applicant’s request, then later denied his request based on Public Law 107-134 and its current amendment. It appears the applicant’s service-connected medical conditions exceed the required ten percent; however, at this time, he does not meet the basic eligibility requirement...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02740
On 16 November 1998, a Mental Health recommendation indicated given the length of time the applicant had felt depressed and his continued suicidal thoughts, it was recommended he not carry a weapon at that time. The applicant indicates he lied regarding his symptoms of depressed mood and suicidal thoughts in order to get out of the Air Force. The applicant contends he lied regarding his symptoms of depressed mood and suicidal thoughts in order to get out of the Air Force.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02742
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBERS: BC-2003-02742 INDEX CODE 108.01 108.10 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: Yes _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be given a medical discharge/retirement for service-connected pain in his back, shoulder, and neck, and numbness in his right hand. The DVA concluded the evidence did not show his right ear perforation continued to cause...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02743
There was mild diffuse disc bulging associated with endplate spurs posteriorly at the C4-C5 level. Some mild diffuse disc bulging at the C6-C7 level bordering normal. On 28 May 2002, he sought medical treatment for lower back pain, and it was learned he had suffered from chronic back pain for which he is receiving 40 percent disability from the VA. On 4 November 2002, a master sergeant interviewed the applicant and determined “the current pain the applicant is experiencing was a result of...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02744
The Medical Consultant states the applicant was disability discharged with severance pay at 10% due to inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's Disease) after 21 months on the TDRL. While on active duty and associated with treatment for Crohn's Disease, the applicant was hospitalized in October 1996 and July 1997 for pancreatitis, inflammation of the pancreas. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant's contentions, we are not persuaded that the applicant’s...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02748
The applicant provided copies of her Leave and Earning Statement (LES) for the period December 2002 through February 2003 The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: DPW indicates that the applicant failed to respond to their 26 September 2003 letter, requesting additional documentation to evaluate her claim. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02754
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02754 INDEX CODE: 112.03 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS: A constructive reenlistment to change his term of enlistment (TOE) from six to four years. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPAE recommends the application be denied. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02757
INDEX CODE: 112.00 AFBCMR BC-2003-02757 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-2003-02761
Based on a grade determination by the Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council (SAFPC), it was determined that she had served satisfactorily in the highest grade held, staff sergeant. Disability processing records reveal the applicant underwent both a medical and physical evaluation board which ultimately discharged her with entitlement to severance pay with a 10 percent disability rating. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit E).
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02768
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02768 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 29 November 1988, the discharge authority approved the applicant’s request and directed that he be discharged with an under other than...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02769
The applicant, while serving in the grade of airman basic, was separated from the Air Force on 15 August 2002 under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen (Entry-Level Performance and Conduct), and received an uncharacterized entry-level separation. A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPPAE states that the Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of 2C, “Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02777
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. Effective 28 Feb 55, his name was removed from the TDRL and he was permanently retired for disability, with a combined compensable disability rating of 50%. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02785
______________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPAMM states that a review of the applicant’s duty title shows her duty titles dated 3 June 1999 to 3 September 2002 are reflected exactly as they are on OPRs provided for reference. They also agree that the applicant’s Master’s Degree in Anesthesia should have been reflected on her OSB, and that she be considered for promotion to the grade of colonel by Special Selection Board for the CY02B selection...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02787
If time had been taken prior to enlistment to verify his body fat percentage he would have known that he did not meet Air Force standards. DPSFOC states in accordance with AFI 40- 502, Weight and Body Fat Measurement Program, weight measurements will be administered prior to processing personnel for promotion and body fat measurements will be administered when a member exceeds the MAW. DPPAE states that like all members of the Air Force, the applicant received briefings in Basic Military...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02789
_________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He should not be penalized because he left the Air Force due to mental health problems. The BCMR Medical Consultant 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 5 May 2004 for review and response within 30 days. In this respect,...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02790
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02790 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical condition, degenerative arthritis of both hips, hearing loss, and tinnitus, be assessed as combat related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02794
On 4 February 2004, a new DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty was issued to the applicant changing the narrative reason for separation to “Secretarial Authority.” _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends changing the narrative reason for separation to Secretarial Authority, but denial of the RE code change request. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02797
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBERS: BC-2003-02797 INDEX CODE 110.02 100.06 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The reason for his 2003 entry-level separation (ELS) be changed and his reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed from “4C” to “2Q” or “3K.” _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02798
There is no evidence in the applicant’s military personnel records indicating she declined SGLI coverage during April 2001. She failed to decline SGLI coverage prior to her effective retirement date of 1 November 2002. The evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 16 January 2004, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02803
After reviewing the evidence of record, we do believe the applicant has been the victim of an injustice. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that, provided he meets the eligibility criteria for participation in the College Loan Repayment Program (CLRP), on 30 October 2002, he elected to participate in that program rather than...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02805
DOF’s complete evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 23 April 2004 for review and comment within 30 days. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02806
However, if the Board’s decision is to grant relief, the servicemember’s record should be corrected to show that within the first year of his first marriage, he added spouse coverage to his RCSBP child coverage, immediate option, based on full retired pay, spouse coverage was suspended on a 1991 date to be determined, and reinstated effective 10 February 2003. It appears the servicemember was not married at the time he elected child-only RCSBP coverage in 1985. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02807
After review of the case, the Academy Superintendent (SUPT) forwarded the applicant’s case to the Academy Board. The applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit F. In a 15-page letter, with attachments, the applicant’s parents provided further response to the Air Force evaluation and comments on the applicant’s case. Based on further questions posed to the Academy IG, she was advised that from the time her son received 40 demerits (Apr 02) through the period of the IG...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02808
His medical records reflect his injuries sustained by the attack indicate the attacker was a Viet Cong. According to the evidence presented, the applicant received medical treatment on 29 July 1967 for a laceration of the palm of the left hand stemming from an attack he sustained on 25 July 1967 by an unknown assailant. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02810
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02810 INDEX CODE: 131.00, 131.01 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be considered for promotion to major by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for the CY03A (5 May 2003) Major Central Selection Board (P0403A), with a corrected Officer Selection Brief (OSB). We note that the respective Air...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02820
On 5 May 94, the Air Force PEB recommended that the applicant be permanently retired with a combined disability rating of 30%. Current Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) records reflect a combined compensable disability rating of 100% percent for his unfitting conditions, which includes a rating of 20% for type II diabetes mellitus. At the time of his CRSC application, a 60% rating for the combat-related disability was required.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02824
Before he ruptured the disc in his lower back he did not have any serious back problems. The Medical Consultant states the applicant's medical records contain an entry dated 13 Nov 70 for low back pain incurred lifting an 80 lb. After a thorough review of the available evidence of record, it is our opinion that the service-connected medical conditions the applicant believes are combat-related were not incurred as the direct result of armed conflict, while engaged in hazardous service,...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02830
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02830 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: All of his service-connected medical conditions be assessed as combat related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act. There are no service medical record entries for injuries...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02833
On 7 Jan 76, his commander imposed Article 15 punishment in the form of a 60-day restriction to base, forfeiture of $150 pay per month for two months, and a suspended reduction from sergeant to airman first class (A1C) until 30 Jun 76 for breaking restriction to the base on or about 18 and 28 Nov 75. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded his discharge should be upgraded. ...