AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03494
On 28 March 2002, the applicant was evaluated by mental health and diagnosed with alcohol dependence. In addition, the BCMR Medical Consultant’s recommends denying the applicant’s request to change his characterization of service or to correct the applicant’s records to show a disability discharge. The BCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03497
The applicant reenlisted on 21 September 2001 for six (6) years giving him a date of separation (DOS) of 20 September 2007. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPAE recommended disapproval and stated member had reenlisted prior to retraining approval, there is no reason to cancel this reenlistment and replace it with an extension. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03503
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The record does not reveal the “accual [sic] compensation for [his] injury of Jan 1962.” The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. In Nov 04, the applicant filed an appeal, seeming to ask that his “compensation checks” be sent to him because his mother and brother had been taking his checks since 1964. He claims the Air Force did attempt to settle with him about the...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03549
On 9 Oct 69, a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) recommended he be placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) with a combined compensable rating of 70%, with a diagnosis of arteriosclerotic heart disease and gout. Since the 1994 NAS Report, the DVA does not grant presumptive service connection for atherosclerotic heart disease unless it has been medically established that the heart disease was due to non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus associated with Agent Orange. For...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03564
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-03564 INDEX CODE: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx COUNSEL: NONE xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 22 MAY 2006 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to show restoration of lost points, lost pay, compensation for lost promotion opportunities, consideration for retirement eligibility,...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03590
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-03590 INDEX CODE: 108.00 COUNSEL: DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 26 May 06 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect he was discharged by reason of physical disability based on his conditions of migraine headaches and costochondritis. A complete...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03602
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-03602 INDEX CODE: 100.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 5 MAR 06 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States be corrected to accurately reflect his Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) of 96150 as Senior (Sr) Air Policeman. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03618-3
THIRD ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-03618-3 INDEX CODE: 110.03 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: XXXXXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to show he was assigned to the Non-Obligated Non- Participating Reserve Personnel Section (NNRPS) on 1 May 2001 rather than 22 October 2004. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03628
He notes he had served with the Regular Air Force for a year and three months prior to serving with the Air National Guard (ANG). _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant, a former member of the Louisiana Air National Guard (LAANG) began his military career in the Regular Air Force on 20 April 1984. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03660A
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-03660 INDEX CODE: 107.00 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: In the applicant’s request for reconsideration, he requests that he be awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM) as intended in 1985, and the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM), as originally...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03665
Members of the Board, Mr. Joseph G. Diamond, Mr. Wallace F. Beard, Jr., and Ms. LeLoy W. Cottrell, considered this application on 17 August 2005. JOSEPH G. DIAMOND Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, ANG/DPFOC, dtd 27 JuL 05, w/atch AFBCMR BC-2004-03665 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03751
A certified package notifying the servicemember of his eligibility to participate in RCSBP was sent to his home address and his wife signed for the package on 13 May 1994. ARPC has no record of receiving an election request from the servicemember. 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 and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03757
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPD recommends denial. 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 21 Jan 05 for review and comment within 30 days. We agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03758
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-03758 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 11 Jun 06 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical conditions, asthma, colitis, hip prosthesis, coronary artery bypass, hypertension, varicose veins, and scars, be assessed as combat related in order to qualify...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03770
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-03770 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 12 Jun 06 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical condition, heart prosthesis, be assessed as combat related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act. He...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03786
In support of his request, applicant provided a personal statement and documentation associated with his CRSC application. _________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03786-2
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-03786 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 18 Jul 07 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical conditions, limited motion in the lumbar and cervical spine and limited motion of the arms, be assessed as combat related in order to qualify for...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03792
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The Air Force Informal Physical Evaluation Board disapproved his medical retirement for an injury incurred while serving in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. While we determined that the applicant is not entitled to a disability retirement, sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice warranting a correction to his record to show a...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03796-2
In this respect, we note the Silver Star (SS) is awarded for gallantry in action, i.e., heroism in high degree including risk of life, not warranting award of the Medal of Honor (MOH) or the Distinguished Service Cross (DCS). We have thoroughly reviewed the affidavits submitted in support of applicant’s request, and although they attest to his extraordinary leadership and navigational ability in leading the aircraft to the bombing target, they do not persuade us that his actions on 30...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03820
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial of the applicant’s request. A review of available service medical records and Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) records for several years after the applicant’s separation fails to reveal evidence of an in-service neck injury. The complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03839
On 6 May 2004, the Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB) performed a fitness determination only, concluding the applicant was unfit for continued military duty due to asthma. The BCMR Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPPD recommends denial of the applicant’s request. The DPPD evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03865
He was not aware he could change his records to reflect his injury and award of the PHM as his activities while upcountry were classified and he was told by the Air Force and the CIA to keep quiet about it. DPPPR states to be awarded the PHM a member must provide documentation to support he was wounded as a direct result of enemy action. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC- 2004-03865 in...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03869
h. On 24 July 2003, the applicant received an AETC Form 341 for failing a room inspection. n. On 9 January 2004, the applicant received an AETC Form 341 for failing a room inspection. The applicant’s commander noted the applicant’s diagnosis of ADHD along with the report of a good response to treatment, but concluded the applicant’s continued pattern of misconduct was not caused substantially by his treated medical condition.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03882
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was not counseled or advised of the options available to him regarding the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), the Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB) or medical discharge from the Air Force. Further, he was not given adequate time to reach a decision on whether or not to submit a letter of exception to the IPEB regarding the Board’s findings. Furthermore, applicant submitted a letter...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03912
A1POF states he was discharged after administration of an AKANG Administrative Discharge Board (ADB) for a civil conviction of sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant's submission, we are not persuaded that his uncorroborated assertions of a conspiracy by his chain of command to end his career or the opportunity of other airmen to retire or continue serving after having broken the law, in and by themselves, sufficiently...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005--00757
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-00757 INDEX NUMBER: 145.00 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 21 JUL 2007 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to show he was disability discharged with severance pay rather than retired and transferred on the Reserve Retired List on 1 November 2003, awaiting...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-00007
Had he met the UV Board he would have been promoted to major effective and with a date of rank (DOR) of 15 March 2002. c. His date of rank to captain was 21 September 1988 and not 24 June 1995 as noted in his military record. DPFOC state’s as they are unable to confirm that his promotion date should be changed from 1 October 2002 to 15 March 2002, they conclude the proper procedures were followed in his submission for mandatory (ROPMA) promotion. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-00015
The agreement also addressed that recoupment would occur if, and when, the applicant became eligible for retired pay, so the claims made by the applicant are clearly unfounded when he states that he did not know that his Reserve retired pay would be recouped for the SSB payment. AFPC/DPPRRP noted the applicant has requested an active duty retirement effective on his date of separation on 5 Jun 92. They stated the applicant did not have sufficient active service to request an active duty...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-00018
There is no evidence to support his claim his back condition was the result of loading equipment onto aircraft and trucks. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-00019
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-00019 INDEX CODE: 100.03, 126.04 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 7 JULY 2006 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her nonjudicial punishment under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) be expunged from her records; she be awarded the Air Force Good Conduct...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-00060
(DD Form 149 dtd 1 Aug 05 – A2) The United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) did not follow disenrollment procedures in that Section IV of the USAFSAM Form 1, Record of Administrative Action, dated 24 Oct 02 was not completed, and that there is, therefore, no evidence he was ever administratively disenrolled from the course. _________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: USAFSAM/CC recommended denial noting the...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-00075
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-00075 INDEX CODE: 108.03 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 3 July 2006 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Special Form 502, Narrative Summary (Clinical Resume), signed on 9 April 2003 be corrected to reflect he did inform military authorities of an injury he received while on temporary duty...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-00080
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant is of the opinion that no change in the records is warranted and states based on the preponderance of evidence of the record and accepted medical principles, the reviewer concurs with the findings and recommendations of the IPEB. He now requests change of records to show "medical separation" not further specified contending his condition did not exist prior to entering...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-00085
After three years, he received orders for a three-year flying assignment to Little Rock AFB. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 10 Feb 06 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C). _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-00091
Counsel discusses the applicant’s problems with alcohol and states that alcohol dependency is recognized as a mental and physical disease. The complete evaluation is at Exhibit G. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S RESPONSE TO ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: In his response to the Air Force evaluations, counsel disagrees with the assertion by AFPC/JA the applicant has not submitted evidence he is an alcoholic or suffers from alcoholism. The...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-00110
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His injury was incurred while lifting a patient during a training exercise while serving as a combat medic. DPPD states his service medical records contain a review of his service and DVA medical records reveals a long history of neck pain with treatment noted as early as March 1967. We agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-00130
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant is of the opinion that no change in the records is warranted. At the time the applicant was entering the disability evaluation system, he committed a series of disciplinary infractions that violated the terms of his P&R and his commander revoked that provision and initiated execution of the previously approved administrative discharge. With respect to the applicant’s request...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-00144-3
SECOND ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-00114 INDEX NUMBER: 131.00 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: Yes MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 13 Jul 07 __________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be considered for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel by special selection board (SSB) for the CY04B Lieutenant Colonel Central Selection Board...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-00169
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-00169 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 15 Jul 06 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical conditions, abdominal aortic aneurysm, hypertension, spinal disc condition, and bilateral knee conditions, be assessed as combat related in order to qualify for...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-00172
In support of his request, applicant provided a personal statement, an affidavit and documentation associated with his CRSC application. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: Applicant served in an enlisted status from 25 Jan 60 through 6 Jul 61. _________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD: A majority of the panel finds insufficient evidence of error or injustice and recommends the application...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-00176
He wants his medical records reevaluated to determine that he has no personality disorder. This is based on the determination of his recent mental health evaluation that diagnosis him with a personality disorder that is so severe that his ability to function effectively in the military environment is significantly impaired is the correct recommendation and he has a history of sleepwalking. The evidence of the record clearly shows that the applicant manifested behaviors and psychological...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-00185a
In support of his appeal, applicant provided evidence from the Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries he received in action against an enemy of the United States at Da Nang Air Base, on 14 July 1969. B. J. WHITE-OLSON Panel Chair AFBCMR...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-00192
On 9 Apr 02, the Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council (SAFPC), Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB), denied the applicant’s request for an honorable discharge, indicating there was no evidence in his medical records to indicate that his major depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder occurred while in the Air Force. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded his 1994 general discharge for misconduct should be...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-00236
On 2 May 03, the Air Force PEB recommended that she be discharged with severance pay, based on a diagnosis of right ulnar neuropathy, with a compensable disability rating of 10 percent. At the time of her TDRL reevaluation she reported the stimulator did not relieve her pain. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-00286
There are no further service medical record entries for back pain. However, this is not a reason to retroactively grant Air Force disability retirement benefits for a condition that did not manifest to an unfitting degree or that was even reasonably diagnosable while the applicant was in the service prior to the date of separation. The applicant’s records clearly indicate she voluntarily requested separation and, at the time of her separation, she did not manifest a condition that...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-00294
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-00294 INDEX CODE: COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 28 July 2006 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect severe combat related hearing loss. Performance of duties in a combat zone or participation in combat does not qualify a member, who, years later develops...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-00300
Although the mental health records are not available for review (only limited entries in the main service medical record), the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) narrative summary dated June 28, 2002 provides the most complete psychiatric summary available in the case file while she was on active duty. Had the Physical Evaluation Board concluded that service aggravated her condition, rating deductions for existing prior to service symptoms and for non-compensable personality...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-00308
In support of his application, applicant provided a personal letter, and copies of his medical records. On 12 July 2004, the Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB) concluded that no single problem was individually unfitting but that combined, the applicant's chronic neck pain secondary to degenerative disk disease associated with vagal response syncopal episodes, right upper extremity paresthesias, migraine headaches and mood disorder were unfitting for continued military service. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-00321
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His arteriosclerotic heart disease is a direct result of his diabetes caused by exposure to Agent Orange. His records reveals a medical examination, dated 8 Jul 02, which indicates his heart condition is secondary to his hypertension. His health problems relate directly to his diabetes.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-00324
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-00324 INDEX CODE: 100.03 xxxxxxxxxxxx COUNSEL: NOT INDICATED xxxxxxxxxxxx HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 29 JUL 2006 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reenlistment eligible (RE) code and narrative reason for separation be changed to enable him to reenter the military. ...