AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02159
The applicant being an enlisted member at the time of his retirement was retired under the law that applies to Air Force enlisted members. While he did serve on active duty as a commissioned officer from 3 May 79 to 15 Aug 85, he was not entitled to retire as an officer because he had less than 10 years of active commissioned service as required by the applicable law. Applicant wants to know how someone can be retired as an officer and serve on active duty as an enlisted member.
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02176
The AFBCMR considered and denied the applicant’s previous request to have his DFC, 3OLC upgraded to the SS Medal for his action on 24 May 1969. He was told at the time, the 8th TFW would only submit a recommendation for one SS Medal and since the other pilot was the first to destroy 24 trucks, he would receive the higher award. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02177
In support of his request, applicant provided a personal statement and documentation associated with his CRSC application. DPPD states a review of his service and DVA medical records show his back condition is not combat related. We agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force offics 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-2004-02178
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-02178 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 17 Jan 06 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical conditions, diabetes mellitus and paralysis of sciatic nerve, be assessed as combat related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02179
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-02179 INDEX CODE: 108.01, 110.02, 131.00 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: No MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 17 JAN 06 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: She be promoted to the grade of staff sergeant (SSgt) with all back pay and allowances, and her 1989 discharge for pregnancy be changed to a medical discharge for multiple...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02196
The medication was for someone with a disorder which he did not have. ___________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The AFBCMR Medical Consultant states that the applicant was discharged for unsuitability due to personality disorder, on 5 Dec 01, after 8 months and 9 days on active duty and now requests his records be changed to show a different reason for discharge that would permit him to reenlist. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02197
He earned 13.5 days of leave in FY02 and used 13 days of leave during FY02 for a remaining balance at discharge of 44 days of leave. However, he has paid back the eight days of active duty from 1-8 March 2002 and would like to receive pay and allowances for thirty days while in a terminal leave status as suggested by USAF/DPPC. In regard to his request that he be paid for any travel entitlements resulting from the change of his discharge to a retirement, we note the applicant is in...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02200
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-02200 INDEX CODE: 108.00 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: Mr. Douglas H. Kohrt XXXXXXXXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her records, specifically her DD Form 785, Record of Disenrollment from Officer Candidate-Type Training, Section IV, be changed from “Definitely Not Recommended” to “Highly...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02202
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-02202 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: A Letter of Reprimand (LOR), with an Unfavorable Information File (UIF), dated 27 March 2001, be removed from his records. His situation was reviewed by the Air Force Office of Special Investigation commander (AFOSI/CC) on 15 June 2001 and the...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02206
The applicant on 22 September 2003, submitted an AF Form 31, Airman’s Request for Early Separation/Separation Based on Change in Service Obligation, requesting she be separated in accordance with AFI 36- 3208, paragraph 3.11, Air Force nonfulfillment of enlistment agreement. Based on the evidence provided they recommend the requested relief be denied. Based on the documentation in the applicant's records, it appears the processing of the discharge and the characterization of the discharge...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02216
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-02216 INDEX CODE: 108:00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 20 Jan 06 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be medically retired with a minimum disability rating of 10 percent. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The Medical Consultant...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02227
According to the Medical Consultant, his review of the applicant’s service medical record showed his knee condition, diagnosed as patello- femoral pain syndrome, interfered with the performance of his duties and he was assigned to administrative duties. Noting the DVA granted the applicant service-connected disability for various conditions including his knee conditions, the Medical Consultant indicated the Department of the Defense (DoD) is required to use the VA Schedule for Rating...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02235
The ADC advised that the applicant had an addiction to pornography, similar to an addiction to alcohol. The ADB recommended he be separated with a general discharge without P&R. Counsel appears to contend, in part, that his client essentially could not stop himself from accessing porn sites on his government computer because of his addictive sexual disorder, and that somehow the Air Force facilitated his misconduct by requiring him to work with government computers.
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02236
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant summarized the information contained in the applicant’s personnel and medical records and states that the applicant’s condition of cognitive impairment is permanent, but is not judged to be stable, and does not meet or exceed a disability rating of 80 percent. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02239
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was forced to leave the Air National Guard, as the Air Force believed he had asthma. In support of his appeal, the applicant has provided a statement from his pulmonologist, a copy of a letter awarding him with a Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) and copies of his DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22, Report of Separation and Record...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02242
He was offered a medical discharge in July 1968 after being diagnosed with Karatoconus. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant, a former member of the South Carolina ANG (SCANG), had secured a conditional release from the SCANG to perform his UTA’s in Utah as part of the ANG unit there. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02245
His CRSC application was disapproved on 19 Apr 04 based upon the fact that his service-connected medical condition was determined not to be combat- related. DPPD states a review of his service and DVA medical records show his knee prosthesis, duodenal ulcer, prostate gland condition, and bursitis are not combat related. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02247
The discharge authority approved the findings and recommendations of the Board of Officers and directed that applicant be discharged with an undesirable discharge. A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 29 October 2004, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days. We conclude, therefore, that the discharge...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02251
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-02251 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 24 Jan 06 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical conditions, diabetes, degenerative arthritis, hypertension, and pancretitis, be assessed as combat related in order to qualify for compensation under the...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02269
As of this date, this office has received no response (Exhibit D & E). The discharge appears to be in compliance with the governing regulation and we find no evidence to indicate that his separation from the Air Force was inappropriate. We find no evidence of error in this case and after thoroughly reviewing the documentation that has been submitted in support of the applicant’s appeal, we do not believe he has suffered from an injustice.
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02270
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-02270 INDEX CODES: A71.00, A74.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His dishonorable discharge be upgraded. These matters were considered in review of the dishonorable discharge. The evidence of record indicates he was sentenced to a dishonorable discharge, confinement for 18 months,...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02271
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBERS: BC-2004-02271 INDEX CODE 106.00 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: Yes _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His 1958 Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD) with service characterized as Under-Other-Than-Honorable-Conditions (UOTHC) be upgraded. [Note: Court-martial records were obtained for the Board’s review--see Exhibit B.] After a thorough...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02277
A great injustice was done regarding his discharge because his painful medical condition did not allow him to perform his military duties properly. On 28 January 1987, this Board denied a request by the applicant for a change to the reason and authority for his separation. The BCMR 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02281
The applicant believes his record is in error because the Air Force evaluated his unfitting condition of depression at 10% and the DVA in an examination following separation has initially evaluated his depression at 30% and has granted additional service-connected disability compensation for conditions that the Air Force did not provide a rating or compensation for. Disability separation with severance pay was appropriately recommended and is supported by the applicant’s service personnel...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02289
Since being placed on, and then removed from the TDRL, the documented inconsistencies within the Air Force and Air Force Reserve are working against him to continue to serve his country. He had 17 years, 3 months, and 22 days of military service for basic pay _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPD recommended denial and stated the prepondence of evidence reflects that no injustice occurred during his processing to separate under...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02290
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-02290 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 25 Jan 06 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical conditions, injury to right toe, heel, and knee condition, be assessed as combat related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02296
On 30 May 2001, the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) considered and denied applicant’s requests to change the narrative reason and authority for his separation and to change his RE code (Exhibit C). Applicant has not submitted evidence of any errors or injustices that occurred in the processing of his discharge, nor provided facts warranting a change to the narrative reason for his separation or RE code. Applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02303
On 7 November 2001, the Secretary of the Air Force directed the applicant be separated from active service for physical disability due to a condition that existed prior to military service. She received an RE code of 2Q - Personnel medically retired or discharged and an SPD code of JFM - Disability Existed Prior to Service, PEB. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant recommended denial indicating the applicant...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02306
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He should still be eligible for his ACP since he transferred to a full time position with the Air National Guard (ANG) and will be performing the same duties that qualified him for ACP on active duty. They point out that paragraph 2.2, “Recoupment,” states officers will be advised that if the SecAF approves their request for release from active duty or accepts their resignations, they may be subject...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02309
During the medical "red flags" and Combat Medical Readiness Training sessions the conditions under which they were conducted simulated war and required both mental and physical stress. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02313
On 21 October 1991, having considered the evidence and the applicant’s response to the Article 15, his commander determined the applicant committed the offense alleged, and imposed punishment consisting of a reduction from sergeant to airman first class (E-3), forfeiture of $150 of his pay, and fourteen days of extra duty. As of this date, this office has received no response. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02317
The applicant contends the bias treatment he received on the contested reports carried over to the rating on his OPR closing 31 Aug 02, which he filed the IG complaint over. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice regarding the applicant’s request to remove three contested OPRs from his record, to consider him for promotion to the grade of major by special selection board, and reinstatement to active duty. In removing the three...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02318
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-02318 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 29 May 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-2004-02331
His reenlistment contract shows he was eligible to receive a Zone A, Multiple 4 SRB based on 4 years of service. However, based on the evidence of record, the Board majority is not persuaded that the applicant has been a victim of an error or injustice. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: A majority of the panel finds insufficient evidence of error or injustice and recommends the application be denied.
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02332
The applicant’s service medical records are not available for review except for limited entries present in the personnel file. On 9 July 2004, the applicant was involuntarily discharged under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen (fraudulent entry into military service), with service uncharacterized and a Reenlistment Code (RE) of 2C. The applicant was administratively discharged with an entry level separation due to a medical problem existing prior to service...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02344
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-02344 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: No MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 1 FEB 06 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Narrative Reason for Separation on his DD Form 214 be removed. The specific reasons for the discharge action were: The 6 April 1981 MHC evaluation diagnosis of personality disorder and...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02352
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-02352 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of “2X” be changed to reflect a code that would make him eligible for reserve status in the Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard. This is evident by his serving as a correctional officer...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02356
In support of the application, the applicant submits a copy of his separation document. 173992EA0, which is at Exhibit E. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant opines no change in the records is warranted. The BCMR Medical Consultant states a review of the records shows that the applicant’s commander based discharge on both unsuitability due to personality disorder and a pattern of misconduct.
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02358
The applicant was discharged with an entry-level separation with character of service listed as uncharacterized on 20 June 2003 in the grade of airman basic. On 17 June 2003, the applicant was notified by her commander that she was recommending that she be discharged from the Air Force. In this respect, we agree with the Air Force that an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service is used in those cases where the member has not yet completed 180 days of active service at the time...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02366
On 29 Jul 03, a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) referred the applicant to an Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB) for idiopathic rhabdomyolysis. A complete copy of the 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 Jun 06 for review and comment within 30 days. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02368
In support of his request, the applicant submitted a personal statement, Evaluation Reports Appeal Board (ERAB) application, dated 6 April 2004, AF Form 948, Application for Correction/Removal of Evaluation Reports, AF Form 709, Promotion Recommendation, AF Form 77, Supplemental Evaluation Sheet, Air Force Review Boards Agency Directive AFBCMR 01-00212, a letter from the Senior Rater, and Department of the Air Force, Pacific Air Forces letter, dated 10 September 2003. The Board further...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02373
Her commander suspended the demotion action. On 3 May 2003, she failed to make satisfactory progress for the 6th time and her commander notified her of his intention to demote. RICHARD A. PETERSON Panel Chair DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC [pic] Office Of The Assistant Secretary MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS (AFBCMR) SUBJECT: AFBCMR Application of APPLICANT I have carefully reviewed the evidence of record and...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02380
In support of his request, applicant provided documentation extracted from his medical records. Applicant was considered by a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and his case was referred to an Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB) with a diagnosis of motor neuron disease. 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-2004-02382
During this time he was using a keyboard and several push button recorders to perform his duties. After a thorough review of the available evidence of record, it is our opinion that the service-connected medical condition the applicant believes is combat-related was 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, does not qualify for...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02386
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He has medical documentation stating that he never had asthma and chronic scrotal pain that does not exist. On 17 October 2002, the Secretary of the Air Force directed the applicant be separated from active duty service for physical disability under the provisions of 10 USC 1203, with severance pay. The BCMR Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02393
His record be changed to show he accepted a Regular Air Force (RegAF) appointment from the calendar year 1990 (CY90) Regular Air Force Appointment Board and that he held a Regular commission when he was considered for promotion to major by the CY95A and CY96A Major Selection Boards. DPPPOO’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Applicant disagrees with the HQ USAF/REAMO advisory and...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02407
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The few incidents his commander cites in his recommendation to demote do not support the demotion decision. The commander’s basis for demotion action is too vague and lacks the evidence necessary to prove the applicant actually made a false statement. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC- 2004-02407 in...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02420
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-02420 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02424
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPPR recommends the application for award of the Purple Heart (PH) and the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) be denied. We do not wish to deprive the applicant of awards to which he is entitled; however, based on the evidence before us, we have no recourse but to conclude that his request for the PH, AFCM and CRM should be denied. As to the Cold War Victory Medal, Senior...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02430
The BCMR Medical Consultant does not conclude that the evidence in the service medical records support change of records to show disability discharge for anxiety disorder and notes that the predominant diagnosis interfering with duty at the time was the non-compensable personality disorder. The complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A response to the Air Force evaluation was provided...