AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01820
He served various assignments in the Air Force Reserves and Air National Guard as an enlisted member, attaining the grade of senior master sergeant. DPPD states although military duties can be strenuous, injuries from routine activities such as lifting equipment, are not sufficient to be considered combat-related, even when the event occurs while performing military duties or training unless some combat event was occurring at the same time, which caused or aggravated the injury. We agree...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01832
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was not informed that had his DOS been 30 Apr 05, he would have been allowed to transfer his active duty promotion to the grade of major to the Air Force Reserve. The evidence of record indicates that although the applicant was selected for promotion to major prior to his separation from active duty and transfer to the Air Force Reserve, his name was not on an active duty list when the promotion...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01846
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-01846 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 2006 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her records be corrected to show that she received the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01849
On 16 May 2003, his commander notified him his application to transfer to the Retired Reserve was not signed and he was given until 27 May 2003 to submit a signed application. _________________________________________________________________ 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 discharged from the Alabama Air National Guard effective 29 December 2003, transferred to the Individual...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01865
After the death of her husband, she became aware that his disability rating had been increased to 40% and applied for CRSC benefits on his behalf. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Jul 05. THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ Chair AFBCMR BC-2005-01865 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that: The...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01866
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 19 April 1968, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force in the grade of airman basic (E-1) at the age of 19 for a period of 4 years. The examiner recommended the applicant be presented to a Medical Evaluation Board. He states his condition did not exist prior to military service.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01867
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-01867 INDEX CODE: 112.05 xxxxxxxxxxxx COUNSEL: NONE xxxxxxxxxxxxx HEARING DESIRED: NO Mandatory Case Completion Date: 14 DEC 2006 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to make him eligible for reimbursement for a personally procured move from Peterson AFB, Colorado to Buckley AFB, Colorado. DPDFP...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01869
On 28 May 2003, the applicant was notified of his commander’s intention to vacate suspension of nonjudicial punishment due to the applicant, on 3 March 2003 and 15 May 2003, failing to pay the Navy Credit Exchange his monthly payments on a layaway plan. However, to view the applicant’s payment as only a few days late during the charged timeframe, one must ignore that the applicant failed to make any payment in February and was 31 days past the 1 February due date by the time he made a...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01872
The applicant was called to active duty for Iraqi Enduring Freedom and was deployed to Saudi Arabia March 12, 2003 and was returned early from deployment due to sinus problems and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. The complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: In his response to the Air Force evaluation, the applicant states he was involuntarily mobilized and placed on active duty with...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01874
On 6 September 2005, Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center issued the applicant a DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214, for the 6 December 1988 separation date, reflecting the addition of block 7b, Home of Record at Time of Entry. DPPRS states that according to the documentation on file in the master personnel records, on 13 June 1990, the applicant reenlisted in the Air Force Reserve for a period of 3 years and indicated his home of record was Las Vegas, NV. The AFPC/DPPRS evaluation...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01875
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-01875 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: No MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 14 Dec 06 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214 reflect award of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVNCM), and the Air Force Overseas Ribbon (AFOSR), and his service in Vietnam. A...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01878
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-01878 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: DAVID P. SHELDON HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 14 DEC 06 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect he was medically retired rather than honorably released from active duty. A DD Form 215, dated 26 Jul 05, indicates the AFAM was added to...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01881
INDEX CODE: 131.05 BC-2005-01881 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, under the authority delegated in AFI 36-2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01889
To the contrary, I agree with the minority member of the panel that the applicant’s request to void and remove his Air Force Forms 8 from his 8 March 2001 checkride and his 4 June 2002 commander directed downgrade should be approved. The applicant does not ask us to remove from his record all references to the FEB. JOE G. LINEBERGER Director Air Force Review Boards Agency RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER:...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01899
DPP states, in order for him to receive retired pay in the grade of master sergeant, he must have been promoted to the grade of master sergeant and have served satisfactorily in that grade. It appears evidence provided by the applicant to the contrary can be attributed to an honorary promotion to master sergeant conferred upon the applicant by the State of Pennsylvania and was not a federally recognized promotion. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01900
In 2003 the Air Force Discharge Review Board upgraded his discharge to a general discharge. Even if the applicant had been disability discharged with severance pay for his unfitting condition, the fact that the DVA has granted a higher service connected disability rating four years later is also no basis to retroactively change the military disability ratings. The applicant’s case was properly processed through the Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council as a dual action case where...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01918A
According to a 14 Jun 68 medical entry by the dispensary at Bien Hoa AB, Republic of Vietnam (RVN), his back left shoulder area was sutured for a laceration. In addition, the fact that the applicant is being compensated by the DVA at 10% for the injury does not inherently establish it was directly caused by the enemy, only that it was service connected. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered this application...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01919
As a result of the accident, he had severe back problems, which have worsened over time. He enlisted in the Air Force Reserve on 9 December 1991. Had his back condition been determined to have been directly aggravated in the line of duty while performing inactive duty training or active duty, his service and DVA medical records indicate the condition would have been rated 10 percent resulting in disability discharge with severance pay but not entitlement to disability retirement.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01926
INDEX CODE 110.00 AFBCMR BC-2005-01926 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Staff and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, under the authority delegated in AFI 36-2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the accompanying Memorandum for the...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01947
________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: AFPC/DPPD recommends the application be denied, and states, in part the applicant was processed through the Disability Evaluation System (DES) and was found unfit for continued military service based on asthma which existed prior to service. The applicant contends the determination that her asthma existed prior to her service was solely based on the single sentence in the MEB that she reported using an...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01951
The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) also committed a clerical error claiming he had received $525 from an AFROTC scholarship from 1 April 1998 to 15 July 1998. He did receive a copy of the order releasing him from the Air Force Reserves as it was provided as his evidence; therefore, he was fully aware of the SGLI charges. _______________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01954
The fact that the applicant has been granted service connected disability from the DVA does not entitle her to Air Force disability compensation. Applicant contends her psychiatric condition was aggravated by her Air Force Reserve service. We believe it is interesting to note that although the applicant was diagnosed with personality disorder while on active duty and reported symptoms of depressed mood at the time of her separation examination, she did not seek medical attention nor was...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01970
INDEX CODE: 121.03 BC-2005-01970 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, under the authority delegated in AFI 36-2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01972
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was discharged from the Air National Guard and found medically unfit for further service without the benefit of a medical evaluation board (MEB). The complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: In his response to the Air Force evaluations, the applicant discusses the medical conditions he is...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01973
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-01973 INDEX CODE: 107.00 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 16 February 2007 ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He retroactively receive a 10% increase in retired pay effective 1 January 1991, based on award of the Airman’s Medal (AmnM) for heroism. How can anyone determine the...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01980
Therefore, in the absence of sufficient evidence the applicant’s was erroneously advised regarding the transfer of his active duty promotion to major to the Air Force Reserve, or he was treated differently from others similarly situated, the majority agrees with the recommendation of the OPR and adopts the rationale presented as the basis for its decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of establishing he has suffered either an error or an injustice. MARILYN M....
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01987
INDEX CODE: 121.03 BC-2005-01987 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, under the authority delegated in AFI 36-2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01990
DPPPR states to be awarded the PH, a member must provide documentation to support he was wounded as a direct result of enemy action and must have received medical treatment by medical personnel. Exhibit B. Exhibit E. Applicant's Response.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-01996
She further indicates if her rating was based on counselings she received then her rating should be changed. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 30 June 1999, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. The applicant has failed to provide any information/support from the rating chain on the contested EPR.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02008
The neurologist states that hypersexuality, including pedophilic disorders, has been documented as manifestations of this disease and the disorder likely contributed to the applicant’s behavior. The sentence was adjudged on 9 Nov 94. If the Board were to change the BCD to a general discharge on the basis of clemency the applicant would be eligible for veteran’s benefits.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02017
Prior to the larceny, the applicant and SMSgt T__ were in the storage room when the applicant asks SMSgt T__ what was in the box and she said they were gift certificates, which had probably expired. The military judge determined the gift certificates belonged to the Air Force and were not abandoned. He served 21 years, 9 months and 18 days of total active military service.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02035
During the Military Personnel Flight’s (MPF) attempt to correct his AFSC, he was told to test with the wrong AFSC because he would get consideration. Since the effective date of this change was after the promotion eligibility cutoff date for cycle 91B5 (30 Sep 90), he was correctly considered for promotion in AFSC 457X2D during that cycle. As noted by the Enlisted Promotion and Military Testing Branch office, the applicant was considered in the correct AFSC for cycles 91B5, 92A5 and 92B5;...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02038
The Medical Consultant concludes the 20 November 2002 LOD Determination was medically correct however special rules for Reserve members with over 8 years of active military service who are called to active duty for more than 30 days come into play. The Applicant has accumulated over 8 years of active service prior to his mobilization, and thus if he had been referred for evaluation in the DES prior to release from active duty and found unfit, his existing prior to service condition would...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02040
Members of the Board, Mr. Michael J. Novel, Mr. Todd L. Schafer, and Ms. Mary C. Puckett, considered this application on 26 October 2006. Ltr, AF/JAA, dtd 4 Oct 06, w/atch AFBCMR BC-2005-02040 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code and Air Force Instruction 36-2603, and having assured compliance with the provisions of the above regulation, the decision of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records is announced, and it...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02041
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He should be awarded the PH for wounds he received while trying to save victims of a B-24 aircraft crash and a bomb aboard the aircraft exploded. In a letter, dated 9 January 2006, applicant requested his application be reopened and provided the following comments. Further, the applicant has not provided any evidence to indicate that he was recommended for, or awarded the BSM and CIB.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02042
Applicant’s available records indicate the applicant enlisted in the Air Force on 31 Mar 55 for a period of four years in the grade of airman basic. Pursuant to the Board staff’s request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Clarksburg, West Virginia, provided an investigative report which is attached at Exhibit C. By letter, dated 26 Aug 05, the applicant provided additional documentary evidence for the Board’s consideration, which is attached at Exhibit E. By letter, undated, the...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02048
The applicant received one character and efficiency rating of “excellent,” dated 14 January 1952. 457522F), which is at Exhibit F. On 9 August 1955, the applicant submitted a similar application to the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFRDB) requesting his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. We conclude, therefore, that the discharge proceedings were proper and characterization of the discharge was appropriate to the existing circumstances.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02062
DPPRR states if a member does not have eligibility or has not made an election for CSB by the 16th year of active service, the member will remain in High-3/50% retirement plan and is no longer eligible for this program. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Applicant states that when he was briefed on CSB no time frame was mentioned. After a thorough review of the evidence presented, it appears the applicant was not...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02068
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-02068 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Purple Heart Medal (PHM), and the (POW) prisoner-of- war medal; therefore, his POW status must be reviewed. He was shot down on his first mission and was interned in Sweden until he was returned to military...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02072
DPPPO states although the applicant‘s citations were not on file in his OSR when the board convened, the board members knew of its existence as evidenced by the entry in the decoration section of his OSB. Applicant requests that his assignment duty history entry dated 28 Sep 03, on his CY04A OSB be deleted and that the citations for his AFAM and AFAM (1OLC) be included in his CY04A OSR; and that he receive SSB consideration. RICHARD A. PETERSON Panel Chair AFBCMR BC-2005-02072 MEMORANDUM...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02075
After lunch when he logged-on to Falcon Quest he realized the test had timed out and had given him a score of zero. On 24 May 04, a Wing Honor Board (WHB) was convened to determine if the applicant had cheated by taking the Class of 2007 Certification Test twice, without proper authorization, and using information received from the first test and discussions with his roommate to gain an unfair advantage on the second test. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02076
AFBCMR BC-2005-02076 INDEX CODE: 137.00 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, under the authority delegated in AFI 36- 2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the accompanying Memorandum for the...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02088
The BCMR Medical Consultant states evidence of record shows the applicant was unable to participate in and complete the physical requirements of military training due to knee pain diagnosed as patellofemoral pain syndrome existing prior to service. The BCMR Medical Consultant’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 28 July 2006, the evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02093
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-02093 INDEX CODE: 131.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 03 JAN 07 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be considered for promotion to the grade of colonel by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for the Calendar Year 2004C (CY04C) Central Colonel Selection Board. The applicant’s response,...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02095A
__________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: Pursuant to the Board’s request, AFPC/DPPRS provided an information only evaluation of the applicant’s request for reconsideration of her case. AFPC/JA notes that this individual fell under the Date of Separation (DOS) Rollback Program. __________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 7 June 2006,...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02110
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-02110 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 9 JAN 07 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed from a “2C” to a “1C” and the Narrative Reason for Separation be changed from “Fraudulent” to “Erroneous” to allow him to reenlist in...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02111
The IPEB recommended the applicant be discharged. The complete 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 11 Aug 06 for review and comment within 30 days. 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 BCMR Medical Consultant...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02116
This was done during simulated war conditions and is hazardous service based on the fact he was receiving hazardous duty and incentive pay at the time. 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 29 Jul 05 for review and comment within 30 days. We agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02119
On 23 May 1988, it was recommended that the applicant’s application for retirement in lieu of dismissal be denied. On 21 July 1989, the applicant was dismissed from the Air Force per General Court-Martial Order No. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC- 2005-02119 in Executive Session 12 January 2006 and 6 February 2006 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Mr. Laurence M. Groner, Panel...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02122
INDEX CODE: 135.05 AFBCMR BC-2005-02122 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, under the authority delegated in AFI 36-2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the...