AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03298
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03298 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 24 APRIL 2008 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Purple Heart (PH) Medal for injuries suffered while being held a Prisoner of War (POW). ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03299
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She was promised $22,347 minus taxes as separation pay and her separation orders authorized the pay. U.S. Code, Title 10, Section 1174, Separation pay upon involuntary discharge or release from active duty, (c)(1)(a), states members must have completed 6 or more years of active service immediately before release to be entitled to separation pay. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03300
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03300 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 29 April 2008 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under honorable conditions (general) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. As of this date, this office has received no response (Exhibit F). ...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03301
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03301 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE: 29 DECEMBER 2008 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVNCM). On 24 November 2006, during a records review, Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center issued the applicant a DD...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03303
___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: If his decoration had been processed by the suspense date of 2 Oct 05 and had not been lost, he would have met the cut-off score for the promotion to the grade of MSgt for the E7/05 cycle. A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C. ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Applicant’s commander provided an explanation of...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03307
The letter asked that he call and he did so numerous times, but received no answer. He returned to duty with the ANG on 20 November 1984 and was progressively promoted to the grade of staff sergeant with a date of rank (DOR) of 1 October 1994. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: While the applicant appreciates the ANG’s recommendation that his former grade be reinstated, he provides evidence he was within weeks or...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03313
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03313 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 26 APRIL 2008 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to honorable. Additionally, the applicant provided no facts warranting a change to her under other than honorable...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03316
In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of a leave and earnings statement. DPSO states AFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, note below paragraph 10.9.7, states in part member’s application must clearly establish that an error or injustice by the Air Force caused the member’s lost leave. Other than his own assertions, applicant has provided no evidence which would lead us to believe an error or injustice exists within his leave record that requires correction.
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03321
AFBCMR BC-2006-03321 INDEX CODE: MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: SHANNON C. YAZINKA 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03326
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03326 INDEX CODE: 137.01 COUNSEL: GAINES W. SMITH HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 26 APR 08 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Applicant was the spouse of the deceased former servicemember, who requests her late husband’s records be corrected to entitle her to a Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity. The...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03332
Although a memo from the VA states there is a document in his record that states he was recommended for the award of the Vietnam Service Medal and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, no such document was found in his Master Personnel Record. ________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03334
The applicant was discharged on 25 Aug 99 with an honorable discharge with the narrative reason of Personality Disorder. On 20 Sep 06, the applicant’s counselor/psychotherapist again wrote that “she does not meet the criteria as having Schizoid Personality Disorder.” He did not provide any diagnosis. The preponderance of evidence of record shows that the applicant’s reason for separation was appropriately assigned at the time of separation, although a member with the same condition nine...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03335
DPPPR’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Applicant is disappointed that the AF chose simply to obtain his records to verify entries in his military records rather then doing any research which would tie him to the incidents listed in his application. As he mentioned in his application, the operations he believes qualifies him for award of the SS, BSM, and the PHM, w/1 OLC were...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03345
The Medical Consultant states that although his zygomatic fracture was not discovered until he was on active duty, the injury occurred prior to his service without service aggravation. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant's submission, we are not persuaded that his uncorroborated assertion he was advised he would be eligible for Veteran’s Administration benefits, in and of itself, is sufficient to override the rationale provided by the Air Force. Exhibit C....
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03346
Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2006- 03346 in Executive Session on 7 March 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36- 2603: Ms. Cathlynn B. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Jan 07.
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03347
INDEX CODE: 137.04 AFBCMR BC-2006-03347 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 | CY2007 | BC-2006-03350
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03350 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under honorable conditions (general) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. His supervisor and his education manager both wrote letters of support recommending he be discharged honorably. We took notice of...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03358
He states the physicians who saw the applicant at the time of his headaches felt that his condition was consistent with migraine headaches. The complete BCMR Medical Consultant's evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: In his response dated 9 Sep 07, the applicant again refutes the allegations that he entered military service with a preexisting medical condition (migraine headaches). He states...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03360
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03360 INDEX CODE: 131.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 4 MAY 08 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Officer Selection Record (OSR) for the Calendar Year 2006A (CY06A) Lieutenant Colonel Central Selection Board (CSB) be corrected to include the citation for the Air Force Commendation...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03361
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFRC/DPM recommends the requested relief be denied. A complete copy of the AFRC/DPM evaluation is attached at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant reviewed the Air Force evaluation and states she submitted her orders for AT for approval in Air Force Reserve Order Writing System (AROWS). However, the...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03365
His commander denied the request by the Secretary of the Air Force’s (SECAF’s) resolution of his application for transfer to the Retired Reserve. On 29 June 2004, HQ USAF/JAG found his package legally sufficient and recommended he be transferred to the Retired Reserve with the caveat that the SECAF determine his retirement grade. It appears the time period noted on the AFF IMT 642 was during 2002 when the applicant was working with the ANG Crisis Action Team (CAT) at the National...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03371
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03371 INDEX CODE: XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 5 MAY 2008 ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Assignment History on his Officer Selection Brief (OSB) be corrected to show his present duty assignment as 1st Air Support Operations Group (ASOG), Director of Operations vice 5th...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03372
c. Correct Duty Air Force Specialty Code (DAFSC) d. Correct Duty title for his duty assignment effective 10 July 2005. e. Inclusion of his Officer Performance Report (OPR) closing 27 January 2006 in his Officer Selection Record (OSR) for the calendar year (CY) 2006A Lieutenant Colonel Central Selection Board (CSB) and he receive Special Selection Board (SSB) consideration by the same board. Officers considered by promotion boards have different closeout dates for performance reports. After...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03377
INDEX CODE: 137.04 AFBCMR BC-2006-03176 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03378
According to the information provided by the office of primary responsibility, the applicant lost 8 days of leave at the end of FY 06. Additionally, para 4.1.4, Use of Leave, recommends members be given the opportunity to take at least one leave period of 14 consecutive days or more each FY and encourages them to use the 30 days of leave. DPSO states although the applicant was placed on convalescent leave from 22 Aug to 24 Sep 06, there is no compelling evidence or supporting documentation...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03382
The IPEB findings, dated 26 March 2004, found the applicant unfit because of physical disability and recommended he be discharged with severance pay with a disability rating of ten percent. The BCMR Medical Consultant states the applicant’s commander indicated that if there had been no MEB activities, he would not have allowed the applicant to reenlist before reaching 20 years of service. To grant the applicant’s request for retirement would be contrary to the governing Air Force...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03383
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. AFI 36-3202, Separation Documents, now states to list all decorations, unit awards, badges, and service awards for all periods of service up to the effective date of the DD Form 214, but goes on to state that the DD Form 214 need not be amended for medals created after the effective date unless the medals verify Veterans’ benefits. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03384
A copy of the report was provided to the applicant for review and response within 30 days. By letter, dated 29 January 2007, it was requested that the applicant provide evidence pertaining to his post-service activities. His complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit D. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1.
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03385
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03385 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: No MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 5 MAY 2008 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under honorable conditions (general) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge and change his reenlistment eligibility (RE) code. In regard to the RE code, the applicant has...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03386
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPPRS recommends the application be denied, and states, in part, based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation. We, therefore, conclude that no basis exists upon which to recommend favorable action on his request that his uncharacterized entry level separation be changed...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03387
He be retired in the grade of captain (O3-E) effective 8 Jan 07, the date he will have eight years of commissioned service. Second, the timing of these statements are fatal to applicant’s claim that he relied on the alleged erroneous retirement pay advice he received from DFAS on 28 Oct 05, and from the DM retirement and benefits office on 4 Jan 06. The complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03389
His DOR was 1 July 1998, therefore he was considered on his first Air Force promotion board as above-the- promotion zone (APZ). Since the majority of officers are promoted during their primary zone and his primary zone promotion board was convened by the United States Navy which he was selected for 0-6, he requests AFPC recognize the fact that the only in primary promotion zone board for 0-6 was, in fact, the Naval Reserve Captain Line Selection Board. The AFPC/DPPPO complete evaluation is...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03393
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. They state, in part, member’s application must clearly establish that an error or injustice by the Air Force caused the member’s lost leave. Applicant indicated she was allowed to take two weeks of leave, even though the record reflects she did not take the leave.
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03400
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03400 INDEX CODE: 111.05 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 6 MAY 2008 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The nonjudicial punishment (NJP) imposed under Article 15 on 22 March 2005, be removed from his records and his rank be restored to the grade of chief master sergeant. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03403
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03403 INDEX CODE: 115.02 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: YES HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 7 May 2008 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be restored to the status of “Qualified for Rated Service.” _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was removed...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03404
On 6 January 1989, the applicant’s commander notified him he was recommending him for discharge from the Air Force for misconduct. On 18 February 1988, the applicant received a No-Show Letter for failing to report for a scheduled appointment on 11 January 1988. p. On 18 February 1988, the applicant received a UIF entry for his delinquent account with the NCO Club. In regard to the RE code, the applicant has not provided any evidence showing that the assigned RE code was in error or...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03406
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: The BCMR Medical Consultant is of the opinion that no change in the records is warranted, since a 10 percent rating was appropriate at the time of the applicant’s separation. Whereas, the Air Force rates a member's disability based on the degree of severity at the time of separation. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03412
Based upon the documentation in the applicant's file, they believe his discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit F). After thoroughly reviewing the evidence or record, we find no evidence to show that the applicant’s discharge was erroneous or unjust.
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03419
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: After serving in the Army National Guard (ARNG) in the grade of E6, he was enlisted into a position with the MIANG that was an authorized technical sergeant (E6) position. The attached SME input states the applicant’s enlistment with the MIANG was correct and cites Air National Guard (ANG) 36-2002, Enlistment and Reenlistment in the ANG and as a Reserve of the Air Force, as the basis for their...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03424
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03424 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 6 MAY 2008 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general discharge be upgraded to honorable. Pursuant to the Board’s request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Clarksburg, West Virginia, provided a copy of an investigation...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03426
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03426 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 10 MAY 2008 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her uncharacterized entry-level separation be changed to an under honorable conditions (general) discharge. A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03428
On 24 March 2000, the applicant submitted an application to the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) requesting his under honorable conditions (general) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge and his RE code changed. The AFDRB considered all the evidence of record and concluded the misconduct was a significant departure from conduct expected of all military and the characterization of the discharge received by the applicant was appropriate. The board further concluded the...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03432
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03432 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 10 MAY 08 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her uncharacterized entry-level separation be changed to an honorable discharge and the narrative reason for her separation be changed. Rather, as was noted by the Air Force office of...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03435
___________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPS reviewed this application and recommended denial, stating in part, member’s application must clearly establish that an error or injustice by the Air Force caused the member’s lost leave. They noted that prior to his deployment, from 29 May 06 – 5 Oct 06, applicant was denied leave based on the operational tempo resulting from manning shortfalls, and a project the applicant was involved in. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03436
He received a letter dated 29 Sep 06 stating the claim was denied because he was late submitting the DD Form 1840; consequently, the carrier did not receive the DD Form 1840 in the required amount of time. The claim files show the carrier provided the DD Form 1840 to the applicant at delivery and notified the applicant of the requirement to file timely notice. The claims examiner tried to determine why the applicant did not provide timely notice considering it is his third claim for HHGs...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03437
However, colonels are managed by the Air Force Colonel Matters Office not AFPC. Counsel discusses the issue of the applicant’s voluntary retirement and points out that the issue at hand is the time in grade (TIG) waiver to allow the applicant to retire in the grade commensurate with her last six years of active service. Also served in colonel positions doing colonels jobs for more than three years while still a lieutenant colonel.
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03439
A member’s Mandatory Separation Date (MSD) is established from their Total Federal Commissioned Service Date (TFCSD) in accordance with Title 10, United States Code (USC), Section 14507, which requires that a Line-of- the Air Force colonel, not selected for promotion to the grade of brigadier general, be separated not later than the first day of the month following completion of 30-years commissioned service. Although applicant contends he had a break in service from November 1982 to...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03440
Although assignment to ISLRS is a break in active Reserve status, and an officer’s date of rank is adjusted accordingly, since they are ineligible for promotion consideration, it is not a break in service. Although applicant had four years, four months, and 12 days of non- participating service, he has had no break in service, and no error or injustice occurred with his assignment to ISLRS and subsequent change to his R/R date. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03452
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03452 INDEX CODE: 131.05 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 7 MAY 2008 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Date of Rank (DOR) to lieutenant colonel be adjusted to 30 Apr 06. The DPPPO complete evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-03453
In support of his appeal, he has furnished copies of numerous documents corresponding with the office of Senator Bill Frist, a Medical Board Report, dated 6 December 2004, numerous medical documents from St. Thomas Hospital, The Heart Group, and his military medical records, a synopsis of his Guard Career, a Timeline, a letter of indebtedness from the 118 AW/FMFPM, dated 26 October 2005, his DD Form 214, dated 28 February 2005, SO RX-626, dated, 2 March 2003, and SO RX-368, dated 4 January...