AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01771
DPPD states a review of his service and DVA medical records show his brain or spinal cord condition is not combat related. There are no entries in his service medical record back to 1960 for complaint of back pain or back injury. _________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01776
In support of his request, applicant provided a personal statement and documentation associated with his CRSC application. His service medical record dated 24 Feb 78, states specifically that his history of arthritis is of unknown etiology The DPPD evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Applicant states that the Turkish physician who he first saw after the onset of his condition stated he did...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01777
His date of rank for the grade of major be effective the date of the 1962 cycle. He was promoted to the temporary grade of first lieutenant (USAF) on 29 Nov 51; to the permanent grade of first lieutenant (USAFR) on 17 Jun 53. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant's complete submission, we are not persuaded that his assertions, in and by themselves, are sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale provided by the Air Force.
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01800
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01800 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 8 DEC 05 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical conditions, knee condition and tinnitus, be assessed as combat related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC)...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01809
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01809 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 11 DEC 05 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to show that he did not receive a retirement physical. He served on various assignments in the Army Air Corps, Air Force Reserves, and on Active Duty. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01818
On March 8, 1990, the applicant submitted an application to the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFRDB) requesting his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. In his response dated 24 October 2004, he provided a personal statement, and a copy of his separation document, four (4) character reference letters, and duplicate copies of his awards and citations previously submitted with his original application (Exhibit E). ...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01838
He had served 5 years, 10 months, and 10 days on active duty. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant opines no change in the records is warranted. The BCMR Medical Consultant states the available medical evidence is insufficient to conclude that the applicant suffered from a psychiatric condition that caused his problems leading to discharge and that further, the condition was of sufficient severity to impair his...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01845
We agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPD, dated 14 Jul 04. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Jul 04.
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01852
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01852 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 13 DEC 05 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code “4C” be changed to allow him to reenlist in the Air Force. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01876
Flying fighter aircraft is hazardous service and his duties towing target drones were conducted under simulated combat conditions. DPPD states a review of his service and DVA medical records show his hypertension is not combat related. We agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01878
DPPD states a review of his service and DVA medical records show his Purple Heart injury is not rated. Although his records show the injury to his left leg he received in Vietnam resulted in award of the Purple Heart, he is not rated by the DVA for this condition. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPD, dated 24 Jun 04.
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01883
DPPD states a review of his service and DVA medical records show his service connected conditions are not combat related. 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,...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01892
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01892 INDEX CODE: 100.00 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 19 DEC 2005 ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: She be reinstated on active duty in order to undergo a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) for sarcoidosis. There is no evidence she was symptomatic from sarcoidosis and no...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01913
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01913 INDEX CODE: 135.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: She be awarded 24 months of credit for a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from CA Coast University to allow her appointment in the Air Force Reserves on 1 July 1999 as a First Lieutenant and her date of rank to Captain be...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01914
However, the section of law applicable to reserve component members in effect at the time the former member was eligible to participate in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan did not require spousal notification if the member deferred making an election until age 60. We therefore 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01915
In support of the application, the applicant submits a personal statement, expanding and elaborating on her contentions, a copy of the contested report, an e-mail request to her supervisor for a copy of her feedback session MFR, her OPR for the period of 1 August 2001 through 31 July 2002, OPR inputs to her supervisor, and memorandum from HQ AFPC/DPPP announcing the Evaluation Report Appeal Board’s (ERAB’s) denial of her appeal. The burden of proof is on the applicant and, in DPPPE’s...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01916
INDEX CODE: 100.00 AFBCMR BC-2004-01916 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: 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, under the authority delegated in AFI 36-2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01919
Medical record entries cannot be created by physicians who did not evaluate and treat the patient at the time of injury or illness, or for medical encounters that did not occur. The BCMR Medical Consultant’s 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 10 June 2005 for review and response within 30 days. We took notice of...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01930
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01930 INDEX CODE: 131.01 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Officer Selection Brief be corrected and his record, to include his most recent Officer Performance Report (OPR) (1 September 2002-13 June 2003), be considered by Special Selection Board (SSB) for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01931
On 2 Feb 99, the applicant’s squadron commander notified her he was recommending her discharge from the Air Force for conditions that interfere with military service, specifically, mental disorders. The applicant was discharged on 4 Mar 99 for “Personality Disorder.” _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial of the applicant’s request. Exhibit C. Memorandum, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 18 May 05.
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01932
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01932 INDEX CODE: COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 20 DECEMBER 2005 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to show his shoulder and arm wounds were caused by an aircraft accident when a courier C-47 crashed near where he was working on the ground, rather than by a human...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01933
DPPD states a review of his service and DVA medical records show his duodenal ulcer, back injury, quadruple heart bypass, and tinnitus are not combat related. For duodenal ulcer to qualify for CRSC, it must be presumptive to POW internment and so stated in the applicable rating decision. We agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01941
A 9 February 2004 command-directed Mental Health Evaluation diagnosed the applicant’s conditions as alcohol abuse and personality disorder not otherwise specified with schizoid, obsessive compulsive and narcissistic personality traits, and recommended his administrative discharge for conditions that interfere with military service. The AFPC/DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01961
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01961 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His separation document (DD 214) be corrected to show he was awarded the Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM), Global War on Terrorism Medal (GWOT), Air and Space Campaign Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal w/One Oak Leaf...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01969
In support of his request, applicant provided documentation associated with his CRSC application an aircraft loss record, and witness statements. He served 21 years, 2 months, and 19 days on active duty Available Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) records reflect a combined compensable rating of 80% for his unfitting conditions. DPPD states a review of his service and DVA medical records show his post-op residuals, left knee, has not been rated by the DVA as service connected.
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01976
In support of his request, applicant provided documentation associated with his CRSC application and documentation extracted from his Department of Veterans' Affairs records. DPPD states a review of his service and DVA medical records show his bursitis of shoulders is not combat related. The DPPD evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Applicant responded, reiterated his previous contentions...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01979
Therefore, the convening authority’s action, by which he approved the sentence except for the punitive discharge and the later action executing the bad conduct discharge after completion of appellate review were proper. JAJM notes after being sentenced to a bad conduct discharge, the applicant was reminded that the pretrial agreement had no effect on the adjudged bad conduct discharge (Exhibit E). _________________________________________________________________ The following members of...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01987
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The AFBCMR Medical Consultant recommended no change in the records. At the time of enlistment the applicant denied a history of breathing problems related to exercise or shortness of breath. However, failure to accurately report significant medical conditions of symptoms at the time of enlistment can form the basis for an administrative discharge AFBCMR Medical Consultant’s complete evaluation is at...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01989
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 compensation under the CRSC Act. We agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-01995
Instead, they record Army Reserve promotions under the grade of sergeant (E- 5) on a Department of the Army (DA) Form 4187, Personnel Action. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 2 September 2003, she enlisted in the Air Force Reserve in the grade of airman first class, with a date of rank of 8 July 2000, rather than in...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02009
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application be denied. The applicant contends that he should be awarded the Purple Heart for a scalp injury he sustained during a bomb attack at Bein Hoa, Vietnam. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered this application AFBCMR Docket Number 04-02009 in Executive Session on 9 March 2005, under...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02022
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBERS: BC-2004-02022 INDEX CODE: 126.04 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: JEFFREY E. CHOSTNER XXXXXXXXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 28 Dec 05 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Article 15, Uniformed Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), imposed on 3 February 2000 be set aside and his Enlisted Performance Report...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02025
Further, the Air Force improperly and without scientific basis, determined that the applicant was the cause of his medical condition, by virtue of a personality disorder which was not present at his entry into active duty, but which the Air Force contended did not rise to the level of a disability. The BCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A complete copy of the Air...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02026
He feels the omission of the PUC, his two posts as an instructor, and his demotion are injustices that need to be corrected. At the time of discharge, he was serving as an A2C with a date of rank of 7 June 1963. _________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02038
His CRSC application was disapproved on 21 Apr 04 based upon the fact that his service-connected medical condition was determined not to be combat- related. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPD recommends denial. DPPD states a review of his service and DVA medical records show his anxiety disorder and spinal disc condition are not combat related.
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02046
He was released from active duty on 11 January 1991 and transferred to the Air Force Reserve. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02052
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-02052 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 2 Jan 06 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical condition, spinal disc condition, be assessed as combat related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02057
During this last period of service, he served 7 months in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPPR states although there is no documentation in the applicant’s almost non-existent personnel record to support his award of the Air Medal, they believe there may be sufficient information available to favor his entitlement. ROSCOE HINTON JR. Panel Chair AFBCMR BC-2004-02057 MEMORANDUM FOR THE...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02060
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His injuries were incurred when he fell off a ladder entering a B-29 aircraft. DPPD states a review of his service and DVA medical records show his degenerative arthritis and limited motion of arm are not combat related. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02061
His CRSC application was disapproved on 22 Mar 04 based upon the fact that evidence provided did not show his service-connected medical conditions were combat-related. The DPPD 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 30 Jul 04 for review and comment within 30 days. We agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02063
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: By letter, dated 5 Jul 05, the applicant provided documentation regarding verification of his possible entitlements due to the loss of his AFROTC Scholarship, which is attached at Exhibit L. _________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFOATS/JA indicated that according to the Base Educators Guide, dated 1 Mar 00, to be...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02117
In support of his request, applicant provided documentation associated with his CRSC application. DPPD states a review of his service and DVA medical records show his degenerative arthritis and condition of the skeletal system are not combat related. _________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02121
Pursuant to the Board’s request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) provided a copy of an investigative report pertaining to the former member (Identification Record No. On 19 November 2004, the applicant was invited to submit information pertaining to his post-service accomplishments and activities. Having found no error or injustice with regard to the actions that occurred while the applicant was a military member, we conclude that no basis exists to grant favorable action on his...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02123
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-02123 INDEX NUMBER: 145.00 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her military medical records be changed to show she was treated for a lump of the right breast rather than her left breast. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02126
The applicant holds an aeronautical rating of navigator with an Aviation Service Date of 25 March 1996. It is COMACC’s opinion that the applicant’s requests have no basis and; therefore, he stands by the findings and recommendations of the FEB, the professional review and recommendations of the rated functional experts, the legal review for sufficiency of evidence, and the decision to permanently disqualify the applicant as a pilot in any type of Air Force aircraft. MICHAEL V....
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02127
He transferred to the Army Reserve and on 23 February 1993, he was honorably discharged with over 14 years of service. Regarding applicant’s contention he was never told he would not be eligible for reenlistment, DPPI states he signed a Conditional Waiver Statement acknowledging the terms of his discharge to include the reenlistment eligibility entry of “Ineligible.” DPPI’s complete evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02127-2
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS On 6 April 2005, the applicant's original request was considered and denied by the Board. We carefully considered the applicant’s statements and documentation and while we consider the evidence provided in support of his request to be new and relevant, we do not find his argument so compelling as to alter our original decision. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02141
During those years he was plagued with back pain and knee injuries. In support of his request, applicant provided documentation associated with his CRSC application and documentation extracted from his medical records. The DPPD 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 24 Sep 04 for review and comment within 30 days.
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02150
The applicant was discharged effective 20 October 1970 with a general (under honorable conditions) characterization of service. On 26 July 2000, the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) considered and disapproved the applicant’s request to change his discharge to a disability separation (Exhibit F). _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02156
A Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) was convened in Nov 01 in accordance with Air Force policy and initially returned the applicant to duty based on his only having a singe seizure episode and being recurrence free without medication for three months. Based on stable, seizure free epilepsy, the IPEB rated the applicant’s seizure disorder at 10% and controlled by medication according to guidance in the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). ...