AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02836
The decedent and his second spouse divorced on 22 January 1993 and he again requested his SBP coverage to be stopped. If neither the member nor the former spouse requests the election change during the one- year eligibility period, former spouse coverage may not be established thereafter. DPPTR states that there is no evidence the decedent intended to provide SBP coverage for the applicant following their divorce.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02839
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: In 1996 she did extra work at home, after hours, supporting an American delegation, but the time was never officially reported on an Air Force (AF) Form 40a, Record of Individual Inactive Duty Training. The applicant received an AF Form 526, ANG/USAFR Point Credit Summary, around 17 May 1997 (approximately 60 days after the end of her R/R year in question). After a thorough review of the evidence of...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02841
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02841 INDEX CODE: 112.10 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reenlistment (RE) code be changed from “ineligible” to “eligible.” _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He made a costly and grave mistake before leaving for Basic...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02842
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: Applicant is a prior service member of the US Air Force (USAF) with two years, two months and five days of active service before transferring to the Air National Guard (ANG) under the Palace Chase program. She served her time to qualify for her benefits and is being denied them simply because she chose to serve part time rather than not at all which would have been the case had she been separated...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02849
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02849 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Purple Heart (PH) Medal. The applicant requests award of the PH as the result of injuries he received in an aircraft mishap. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPPR, dated 14 Jan 04, w/atchs.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02850
He did not feel his injury was serious enough at the time for a PHM although two other members of the crew were awarded the PHM. However, he has provided no documentation showing his knee was injured in the parachute jump on 2 March 1945 or that he received any medical treatment for such an injury. Therefore, the majority of the Board recommends the records be corrected as indicated below.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02855
If the Board cannot pardon him or chooses not to do so, he requests that his FBI record be corrected to reflect that he was only arrested once, not twice as his record reflects. On 6 Oct 00, the applicant requested a waiver of his “4F” RE code to allow him to reenlist in the Air Force. The complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPPAE recommends denial of the applicant’s request to change his RE code.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02859
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02859 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His record be corrected to reflect the award of the Purple Heart (PH). There is no entry of injury found in his military records and Item 34 on his Report of Separation, Wounds Received in Action reflects “None.” Without the detailed account of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02859A
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02859 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His record be corrected to reflect the award of the Purple Heart (PH). We carefully considered the documentation submitted with this appeal, to include the previous evidence and new statements provided by the applicant,...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02860
The Recommendation Letter and Legal Review could not be found in the available records. As he has provided no facts warranting a change in his discharge, denial is recommended. After a thorough review of the evidence of record, we conclude the general discharge was appropriate given the applicant’s misconduct and that the RE code, which was driven by the discharge, is correct.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02861
Aerial flight is listed as hazardous service, this, his injury which occurred while performing required aircrew duties while onboard an aircraft, qualifies under the "engagement in hazardous service" for CRSC determination. The Medical Consultant states practice aircraft ground egress is not considered aerial flight and does not qualify as hazardous duty for purposes of CRSC eligibility. The Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02865
He was diagnosed with MS during his 19th year of service. The Medical Consultant Evaluation is at Exhibit E. ODUSD(MPP)/Comp reviewed the applicant's request and concurs with the findings and recommendation of the BCMR Medical Consultant. _________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02870
_________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant states the applicant's back and knee problems do not qualify for the CRSC program; however, his diabetes, presumed under Title 38 to be service-connected due to Agent Orange, does qualify him for CRSC. We have been made aware that the portion of his request regarding his diabetes mellitus, Vietnam era (Agent Orange) presumptive has been granted by the CRSC board and...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02874
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His medical records do not correctly reflect his injuries received while he was in Vietnam. In support of his request, applicant provided a personal statement and documentation extracted from his medical records. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02875
Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice warranting an upgrade in his discharge. We are not persuaded by the evidence presented that the commander abused his discretionary authority when he initiated the discharge action, and since we find no abuse of that authority, we find no reason to overturn the commander’s decision. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02881
He is currently serving on active duty in the grade of lieutenant colonel, with an effective date and date of rank of 1 February 2002, having been selected for promotion to that grade by the CY00A selection board. In view of the statements provided by the evaluators of the contested report, and having no basis to question their integrity, we conclude that the applicant’s records should be corrected to substitute the reaccomplished OPR, closing 26 May 1999, for the one currently in his...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02885
He states he had never been on medication for migraines prior to his activation. The advisory statement that “…he reported no history of headaches prior to September 11, 2001, however, medical documentation indicates he experienced headaches associated with a neck condition in 2000 that prevented him from completing a period of active duty. Applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit G. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02887
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02887 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Purple Heart (PH) Medal. In support of his request, applicant provided a statement from his former B- 17 pilot. The DPPPR evaluation is at Exhibit B.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02888
In support of his request, applicant submits a personal statement, copies of the contested Article 15, the Report of Result of Trial, an Article 15, dated 13 January 2003, an AF Form 3112 (Record of Supplementary Action under Article 15, UCMJ) concerning the January 2003 Article 15 action, the Administrative Discharge Board notification and additional documents associated with the issues cited in his contentions. He was progressively promoted to the grade of master sergeant (E-7). The...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02892
On 7 October 2003, AFPC/DPPPRA advised the applicant there is no indication in his records that he was recommended for award of the Air Medal for participation in flights for the Berlin Airlift. He also submitted a copy of the final letter of May 1953, indicating there were no records anywhere of him having been recommended for award of the Air Medal. The applicant has not provided any documentation to substantiate his claim or any justification for waiting until there would be no one who...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02893
In support of her submission, the applicant provided a copy of the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) findings and recommendations and documents extracted from her medical records. Her other medical conditions were not the reason she was referred into the Disability Evaluation System and were not at the time of disposition, unfitting for continued service. Evidence has not been presented which would lead us to believe that the applicant's disability processing and the rating she received at...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02894
The laws controlling the SBP do not permit the applicant to provide coverage for his second wife now, or at any other time, unless Congress mandates an open enrollment period. A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR STAFF EVALUATION: He argues that he was not briefed on the policy concerning election of SBP spousal coverage and the suspension of that portion of the coverage after...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02897
She received a “Do Not Promote This Board” PRF for the board. Essentially, the applicant asserts that a draft referral Officer Performance Report (OPR) was used as the basis for her “Do Not Promote” (DNP) Promotion Recommendation Form (PRF) and therefore, the PRF should be removed from her records. In any event, since the finalized OPR closing 21 December 2001 was not received by the central board in time for the CY02A board, the applicant was provided promotion consideration by a Special...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02901
He was advised to appeal to the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), once he could provide sufficient medical documentation to support his claim. His service medical records were provided as part of his VA medical records, and there is no indication in his medical records of him having been treated in Vietnam. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02904
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02904 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Purple Heart (PH) for wounds received at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam. Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. He medical records showed he had broke his foot in 1969 at Dyess AFB, TX, when he slipped and fell...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02906
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPAE recommends the application be denied. After a thorough review of the applicant’s military records, DPPAE found no documentation to substantiate changing his HOR. However, his application does not convince us that the HOR currently reflected in his records was incorrectly recorded at the time he was initially ordered to active duty.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02917
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He and his wife were told that cancellation had to be done by his wife. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 17 Oct 2003, for review and response. However, should the applicant provide the Board sufficient documentation from a medical doctor showing...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02930
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02930 INDEX CODE: 100.03, 100.06 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed from “2C” to “1”. He consulted with counsel and submitted a conditional waiver of the rights associated with an administrative discharge board hearing. The waiver request...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02934
On 3 July 1957, the applicant was dishonorably discharged. On 20 October 1960, he was found guilty by civil court and sentenced to 18 months of confinement. The JAJM evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluation and the FBI report were forwarded to the applicant on 19 December 2003 (Exhibit D) and 4 February 2004 (Exhibit E) for review and comment.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02937
In fact, the applicant’s commander at the time of his trial was married to an enlisted member. A majority of the Board believes that the long-term impact of the applicant’s dismissal from the Air Force is disproportionate to the offenses he was convicted of. The majority of the Board voted to grant the applicant’s request for a clemency upgrade of his dismissal to a general (under honorable conditions) discharge.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02942
Members of the Board, Mr. Albert F. Lowas Jr., Ms. Martha Maust, and Mr. Mike Novel, considered this application on 7 January 2004. ALBERT F. LOWAS JR. Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, ARPC/SG, dtd 14 Nov 03, w/atchs AFBCMR BC-2003-02942 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02951
His records contain the orders for award of the basic Air Medal and the Air Medal with one oak leaf cluster, but nothing regarding a DFC. While we note that the applicant provided a copy of a citation to accompany the award of the DFC, he has not provided an approved order awarding him the DFC. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02952
He complained that his head was killing him and he was sent back to the doctor where he was told he suffered from migraine headaches and could not continue his pararescue training. He states he loved every minute of his AF experience and would do anything to get back in the military. He just wants his RE code changed so he can join the Army.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02955
Migraine headaches and hypertension are not considered the results of a combat activity and a review of his records failed to show a combat-related connection. The Medical Consultant states migraine headaches and hypertension are chronic medical conditions that are not considered the result of combat activity. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02963
The DPPD evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Applicant states he was supporting the war directly and indirectly when he incurred his injury. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02967
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02967 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded. Because his approved sentence included a bad conduct discharge, the applicant’s convictions were reviewed by the Air Force Court of Criminal Review on 22 September 1988. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02969
The recommendation further indicated the applicant possessed the skills and abilities necessary to function effectively in the military, his lack of motivation to remain in the Air Force and his perceived lack of support by the military community decreased the probability of effective treatment and increased the severity of symptoms impairing his ability to function. Additionally, he provided no facts warranting a change in his discharge. Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR Medical Consultant, dated...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02982
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02982 INDEX CODE: COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: Yes ________________________________________________________________ This application for correction of the records of APPLICANT (Deceased) was submitted by (nephew). APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Any medals, ribbons and citations, including the Purple Heart Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross, awarded to his uncle during his...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02986
He is very sorry for his actions while in the Air Force. Pursuant to the Board’s request, the FBI provided a copy of an Investigative Report, No. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 8 January 2004, a letter was forwarded to applicant suggesting that he consider providing evidence pertaining to his post-service activities.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02990
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02990 INDEX CODE: 100.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable and that his reenlistment eligibility be changed from “Ineligible” to...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02991
Letter from HQ AFMC to applicant notifying her of two reassignment opportunities and her eligibility for RTAP. Letter from HQ AFMC to applicant notifying her of ARPC’s denial of her RTAP eligibility. DPP states the position offered her from ARPC was located in Denver, CO but that the Program Manager at DFAS-CO agreed to allow her to perform her IDT’s at the DFAS-San Antonio office thereby providing the same commuting distance she endured when assigned to Kelly AFB, TX.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-03004
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-03004 INDEX CODE: 100.03 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Item 6 of her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect her Reserve Obligation Termination Date of 19 February 2006, rather than...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-03005
INDEX CODE: 128.14 BC-2003-03005 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: APPLICANT 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-03009
Decorations are not automatically awarded at the end of a tour; it is the supervisor’s decision as to whether or not an individual will be recommended for a decoration at any time. DPPI states that after a thorough review of the applicant’s records, there was no documentation to indicate that he had been awarded the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal or the Air Force Achievement Medal. After a thorough review of the available records, we found no evidence that the individual is eligible...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-03013
AFBCMR BC-2003-03013 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force 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 Chief of Staff...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-03017
On 17 April 2001, the applicant filed an AF Form 1168 (Statement of Suspect/Witness/Complaint) contending that his signature was forged on a notification feedback letter for the EPR closing 5 March 2001. The validity of the document the applicant alleges to have been forged cannot be verified and the applicant has not provided any evidence to substantiate the report was not an accurate of assessment of his performance during the rating period. After reviewing the available evidence, the...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-03018
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-03018 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Purple Heart (PH) Medal. After a thorough review of the applicant’s submission and the available evidence of record, we are not persuaded that he should be awarded the Purple Heart Medal. The applicant appears to...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-03019
INDEX CODE: 131.04 AFBCMR BC-2003-03019 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-03020
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-03020 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, “Old Glory Rod Gallantry Cross”, Unit Award,” the Korean Defense Service Medal, and the Purple Heart...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-03023
The IG’s investigation was not obligated to determine the validity of Col “W’s” claims of the applicant’s performance but whether or not Col “W” abused his authority by ordering that the two OPR’s be written. He asks that the Board consider the documented record of his performance included in his application instead. In view of the above determination and in an effort to provide the applicant with appropriate relief, we recommend that his records be corrected to show that he was promoted...