AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-00523
After reviewing this application and the evidence provided in support of the appeal, we are convinced that the applicant’s records should be corrected to show he was awarded the PH. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that, on 30 September 1945, he was awarded the Purple Heart Medal for wounds to his face due to...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-00742
___________________________________________________________________ RESUME OF CASE: On 30 Mar 05, the Board considered and denied the applicant’s request to correct his records to show he filed a timely election for former spouse coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). The Board further noted if the applicant’s current spouse provided a notarized statement relinquishing her potential entitlement to the SBP annuity, they would be willing to reconsider the applicant’s request. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-00760A
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 7 Oct 03, the Board considered and denied an application pertaining to the applicant, in which she requested that her rank of E-6 be restored. In an earlier finding, the Board determined that there was insufficient evidence to warrant any corrective action regarding the applicant’s request to have her rank of E-6 restored. The applicant has not provided any evidence with this submission showing to our...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-00854
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-00854 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: MR. BERNIE GAMBER VETERANS SERVICE OFC HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 16 AUGUST 2006 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Award of the Purple Heart (PH) for injuries sustained while flying on a combat mission in the Pacific Theater on 15 June 1944. DPPPR indicates that an...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-01105A
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-01105 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: None XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: No _______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His high year of tenure (HYT) be extended to allow him three additional years on active duty due to his selection for promotion to staff sergeant (SSgt) after the Board’s previous decision, which allowed him to test for...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-01151
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-01151 INDEX CODE: 110.02 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: ANTHONY W. WALLUK XXXXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 21 Jul 06 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded a 20-year active duty retirement in the grade of master sergeant (E-7) effective June 1996. The applicant’s file contains a request from...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-01340
On 16 May 1990, the applicant was notified by his commander that he was recommending he be discharged from the Air Force for a condition that interferes with military service; specifically for adjustment disorder. The Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 15 April 05, for review and comment within 30...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-02027-2
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit L. Information extracted from applicant’s rebuttal submission reveals he was found medically qualified for enlistment in the Air Force Reserve by the HQ Air Force Reserve Command Surgeon on 8 February 2005, with an approved waiver. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant is of the opinion that no change in the applicant’s record is warranted. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-02027A
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit L. Information extracted from applicant’s rebuttal submission reveals he was found medically qualified for enlistment in the Air Force Reserve by the HQ Air Force Reserve Command Surgeon on 8 February 2005, with an approved waiver. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant is of the opinion that no change in the applicant’s record is warranted. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-02219
Applicant’s military personnel records reveal that, on 8 March 1997, the applicant was released from active duty and transferred to the Air Force Reserve under the provisions of AFI 36-3208 (completion of active required service). _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: HQ AFPC/DPPAOR states the applicant’s service dates and date of rank to the grade of E-4 are correct. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit F).
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-02584
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02584 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS: Award of the Purple Heart (PH) Medal for exposure to frostbite while on a bombing mission on 27 September 1945. It is, therefore, the Board’s opinion that, since the applicant was serving under Army regulations at the time...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-02873
They denied service connection for his low back condition, to include chronic low back pain, the congenital condition of spina bifida occulta, and his degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, because the evidence did not show his low back condition was permanently worsened beyond the natural progress of the disease as a result of service. Although the applicant’s back pain rendered him unfit after several months on active duty, evidence of the available records indicates his condition...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-02926
The death gratuity, insurance and travel insurance were never paid to the children. He enlisted in the Army Air Forces on 8 Oct 47, in the grade of private first class, for a period of three years. ___________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2003- 02926 in Executive Session on 3 August 2005, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Ms. Rita S. Looney, Panel Chair Ms. Barbara R. Murray, Member Mr. James A....
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-03078-A
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-03078 INDEX CODE 145.02, 108.02 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: No _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The applicant’s original application listed numerous requests; his current request for reconsideration primarily asks that he be medically retired for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Behcet’s disease. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-03249
The applicant was diagnosed with adult onset diabetes in 1983 and is receiving Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) disability compensation for diabetes mellitus based on provisions of Title 38 for presumptive service connection for Agent Orange exposure due to service in Vietnam. In an application dated 23 September 2003, the applicant requested award of the PH. As noted by the AFBCMR Medical Consultant, while the applicant is suffering from a medical condition that is presumed under...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-03377A
The DPPP evaluation is at Exhibit N. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The advisory opinion does not dispute the fact that the report was not referred to her a second time upon the additional rater's referral comments. The Air Force Personnel Center, Evaluations Procedures and Appeals Branch, in its evaluation of the applicant’s appeal opined that the comments of the additional rater are not referral in nature...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-03436
On 21 February 2003, the applicant applied for ten days of PTDY from 25 February to 6 March 2003 and for Terminal Leave from 7 March to 18 May 2003 and the leave was approved as evidenced by AF Form 988’s. Her original request for PTDY and Terminal Leave were on separate AF Form 988’s for ten days PTDY (leave approved by the commander but not debited against the leave account) from 25 February to 6 March 2003, and for 73 days of Terminal Leave from 7 March to 18 May 2003. After careful...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-03546
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-03546 INDEX CODE: 112.00, 131.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: In the applicant’s request for reconsideration, he requests the Officer Performance Report (OPR) rendered for the period 29 August 1992 through 28 August 1993, be declared void and replaced with a reaccomplished...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-03631
He was treated for Spinal Disc Conditions and it was determined by Physical Evaluation Board that it was the result of his jumping dating back to 1953. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations. We agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices 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.
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-03773
On 7 Oct 68, the Air Force Personnel Board concurred with the findings and recommendations of the PEB and directed his retirement effective 1 Nov 68. Subsequent to an AF/JAA ruling clarifying the crediting of retiring personnel with at least 19 years and 6 months of service prior to 1 Jan 82, his request was re-evaluated and he was granted CRSC compensation for his impaired hearing rated at 20%. Exhibit F. Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 10 Nov 04.
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-03782
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-03782 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical conditions, paralysis of left ulnar nerve, limited flexion of knee, and left shoulder bursitis, be assessed as combat related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-03824
The DPPD evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Applicant states his injuries occurred during training operations and according to CRSC criteria he is eligible for compensation since the injuries were incurred during an ORI and while deployed to Egypt to participate in Operation Accurate Test. The Medical Consultant states the fact that a member incurred a disability during a period of war or...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-03843
_________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial. The Medical Consultant states a review of his service medical records and personnel records finds no documentation or references to the incident he states caused his heart disease. The Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit E. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-03845A
Counsel states this is not true and was the reason the applicant requested a personal appearance in the Article 15 action. Counsel argues that the SAFPC memorandum related the reasons they recommended the applicant retire in the lower grade of major. We do not find counsel’s basis for requesting that this case be reviewed by a “new and different panel” sufficient to grant his request.
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-03935
The disease had been developing over several years prior to his assignment and the manifestation as chest pain and heart attack would have happened even if he had not been serving in Korea. His records do not show any significant worsening of these symptoms in the period of time during and following his service in Korea. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-03958
He believes he should not have been demobilized, or if demobilized, he should have remained in an active duty status via mandays until such time as his medical case had been resolved. He is confused by SAF/MR’s denial of his extension request after correction of his profile to 4T in that he was injured while on Title 10 orders. ______________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-03959
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-03959 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: Not Indicated _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical condition, seborrheic dermatitis, be assessed as combat related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act. He believes his condition...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-04019A
The applicant stated that on the advice of his Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) hearing officer, he should request the Air Force correct his records so that he would be rated for his condition of “Filariasis.” The applicant was advised by the AFBCMR in a letter dated 19 Apr 05 that his request did not meet the criteria for reconsideration by the Board (Exhibit G). On 28 Sep 05, the AFBCMR responded to a second Congressional Inquiry (Exhibit I), which asked that it be explained to the...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-04035
His intervertebral disc syndrome and tendonitis was the result of injuries he received performing maintenance on a B-52 aircraft and shoveling snow that he did not report to the hospital. On 6 Apr 04, the applicant requested and received approval of additional time to respond to the Air Force evaluation. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-04055
His left knee condition is not considered service connected by the DVA. We agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices 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. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-04056
A 30 Mar 67, Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) hearing found that he was fit for duty at that time. 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 performance of duty under conditions simulating war, or through an instrumentality of war, and therefore, do not qualify for...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-04131
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-04131 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 14 Jun 05 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical condition, T-12 back compression fracture, be assessed as combat-related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat-Related Special Compensation...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-04173
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-04173 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical conditions, traumatic arthritis of his cervical and lumbar spine, arthritis of the knees, auditory canal disease, hypertension, and gout, be assessed as combat related in order to qualify for...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-04285
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant, an Active/Guard Reserve (AGR) member of the Arizona ANG (AZ ANG), was laterally transferred into a full-time GS-09 civilian position attached to a military position at the grade of SMSgt. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-04295
On 19 January 1967, the discharge authority approved the recommended separation and directed the applicant be discharged with an honorable discharge. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant is of the opinion that no change in the applicant’s records is warranted. We note the applicant requests his discharge be upgraded from general to honorable; however, the evidence of record indicates he was discharged with an...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-04302
___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His over 19 years of service qualifies him to have his records changed to reflect completion of 20 years of active service. After careful review of the evidence of record and applicant’s complete submission, it appears the applicant has been credited with all active service creditable under the governing regulation and laws in effect at the time of his disability retirement. Furthermore, based on...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-04306
A review of his medical records reveals no record of such injuries, although while stationed at Kadena AB, he injured his back lifting furniture. The Medical Consultant states he asserts his back was injured during a rocket attack in Vietnam either by falling off a helicopter or when a comrade fell on his back seeking shelter. He also asserts his back and knee conditions were caused by his duties during aerial flight.
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-00011
His medical records were missing when he retired. If the applicant were to provide such evidence, we would be willing to reconsider his request. _________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-00019
Applicant subsequently provided a response to the Medical Consultant’s advisory opinion indicating he believes that clear evidence in the form of medical evaluations and the DVA disability rating of 50 percent because of his left hip replacement compels the Board to find in his favor. The evidence of record indicates the applicant was permanently retired by reason of physical disability with a 30 percent compensable rating. Exhibit C. Letter, Medical Consultant, dated 25 May 04.
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-00025
USAF disability boards can only rate unfitting medical conditions based upon the individual’s medical status at the time of their evaluation; in essence a snapshot of the condition at that time. The applicant’s case file was forwarded to the Air Force CRSC Board and the applicant was granted CRSC for his service-connected disabilities. A review of the applicant’s service personnel and service medical records indicate he voluntarily retired for length of service and did not have any medical...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-00046
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant is of the opinion that while the applicant’s hearing loss qualifies for CRSC, his other conditions do not. 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 | CY2005 | BC-2004-00048
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00048 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical conditions, degenerative arthritis, limited motion in cervical spine, left and right knee condition, condition of skeletal system, and bilateral pes planus, be assessed as combat related in order to...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-00050
His CRSC application was disapproved on 13 November 2003, since his service- connected medical conditions were determined not to be combat-related. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPD recommends denial and states, in part, that the fact a member may have incurred a medical condition during a period of war, or while participating in combat operation/training exercises is not sufficient evidence to support a combat-related...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-00056
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00056 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical condition, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, be assessed as combat related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-00072
A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPPPO states they do not refute the applicant’s assertion that the training report, overseas duty history entry, and board certification were not included in his selection record at the time the original board convened. Specifically, never once does Captain D--- tell the applicant that his training report was filed in his Officer Selection Record (OSR). The Air Force has indicated that they cannot refute the applicant’s...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-00105
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00105 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO XXXXXXX MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 12 Jul 05 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical condition for Neurofibromatosis be considered as presumptive of Agent Orange due to his tours in Vietnam and combat related in order to qualify...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-00107
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00107 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical conditions, asthma and ulcers, be assessed as combat related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-00108
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00108 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical conditions, impaired hearing, tinnitus, and right knee arthritis, be assessed as combat related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-00124
Her physician at the time of discharge now states that she is completely better and supports her decision to return to the Air Force as long as she is not returned to her previous Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) of security forces. ___________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The AFBCMR Medical Consultant states that the applicant was discharged for unsuitability, due to Adjustment Disorder and maladaptive personality traits, on 6 Jun 03, after 2...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-00131
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00131 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: Not Indicated Mandatory Case Completion Date: 17 Jul 05 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical condition, Achilles tendonitis, be assessed as combat related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation...