AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00238
INDEX CODE: 136.00 AFBCMR BC-2007-00238 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00248
INDEX CODE: 136.00 AFBCMR BC-2007-00248 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00262
The emergency physician did not order an MRI or refer him for a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB). The relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant is of the opinion that no change in the records is warranted. Whereas, the Air Force rates a member's disability based on the...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00275
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, dated 31 Jul 05, Item 17, “Member was provided complete dental examination and all appropriate dental services and treatment within 90 days prior to separation,” is listed as “Yes.” ___________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant reviewed this application and recommended denial. A review of dental records indicate that an examination and all appropriated...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00280
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00280 INDEX CODE: 110.00 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 1 AUGUST 2007 ______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His narrative reason for separation (hardship) be changed to a medical reason. Although a review of the medical records show the applicant was diagnosed with chronic hepatitis...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00372
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00372 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE: 20 MAY 2008 ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His character of service (uncharacterized), his reentry code (2C) and his narrative reason for separation (fraudulent entry) be changed and/or removed from his DD 214. He started having...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00386
The Board determined that the military records should be corrected as set forth in the attached copy of a Memorandum for the Chief of Staff United States Air Force. The office responsible for making the correction will inform you when your records have been changed. Copy of Directive cc: DFAS-DE AFBCMR BC-2007-00386 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00429
He should have been rated for the other injuries (neck and back) that he also sustained in the accident since they were also addressed during his active duty military career. On 18 May 99, the Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB) found the applicant unfit for further military service due to “status post motor vehicle accident 1994 with residuals, chronic headaches,” and recommended discharge with severance pay with a 10 percent compensable rating. A recommendation by an MEB for...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00431
On 11 July 2002, the DVA denied his request for service-connection for recurrent anterior instability, left shoulder, because the disability pre- existed service and was not incurred in or aggravated by service. On 6 January 2004, the Board considered the applicant’s request that his RE code be changed. In view of the supporting statement from the applicant’s physician indicating his shoulder has healed and his medical condition changed, the Board changed his RE code to “3K” which can be...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00445
The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force. A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFBCMR Medical Consultant is of the opinion that the evidence submitted (limited to a report of anti-squalene antibody without report of serious adverse effects after four immunizations) does not support the applicant’s request for a medical exemption from...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00462
This law states that lieutenant colonels may be considered for selective early retirement by a board if they have failed selection only one time. The applicant did not request to voluntarily retire on 1 October 1993 or an earlier date, so his records met the SERB. THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ Chair A AFBCMR BC-2006-00462 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00486
The AFPC/DPPD complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 28 April 2006 for review and comment within 30 days. As noted by the BCMR Medical Consultant, the applicant’s records are absent any documentation that substantiates his psychological symptoms while in service were of a severity that resulted in diagnosis of PTSD...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00527
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00527 INDEX CODE: 100.03 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NOT INDICATED HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 26 AUG 2007 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed to allow him to reenter the military. However, the applicant has submitted evidence to support a change of...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00557
At the time of his discharge, the cervical and lumbar spine conditions were the only conditions felt to be unfitting. On review of service medical records, the range of motion in the cervical and lumbar spine best correlates to a 10 percent disability rating for each at the time of discharge, using the Veterans Administrative Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00602
The DPPDC evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was sent to the applicant on 30 June 2006 for review and comment within 30 days. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00607
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Prior to his separation he was briefed that his severance pay would be calculated based on his (total years of service) times (base pay X 2). The BCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at Exhibit D. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: He finds it difficult to believe that his information could have been misunderstood given the...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00626A
However, according to a National Archives & Records Administration Form 13038, dated 27 Oct 05, the applicant enlisted in the Air Force on 13 Jun 55, was discharged in the grade of airman third class on 18 Sep 58, but with a general (under honorable conditions) characterization. In their conclusions, the Board strongly suggested the applicant submit additional official documents, as his records were destroyed and the details of his military service and discharge could not be clearly or...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00654
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was given a general discharge for a medical disability instead of an honorable discharge because he was pending an administrative separation while the medical board reviewed his case. On 26 September 1989, the Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council reviewed the case as a dual action case and directed the applicant be separated with a general discharge and severance pay with a...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00667
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00667 INDEX CODE: 108.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 5 SEPTEMBER 2007 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect he received a permanent disability retirement with a 100 percent disability rating. On 16 August 2002, the applicant met a Medical Evaluation...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00678
He appealed to the SAFPC, which on 14 September 2005, directed he be removed from TDRL and discharged with severance pay with a 20 percent disability rating. He was placed on TDRL for two years, during which time he continued his work as an aircraft mechanic. The BCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: The applicant pleads with the Board to reconsider the low rating...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00693
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00693 INDEX CODE: 100.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be changed to show her name as “Catherine”, and her NGB Form 22, Report of Separation and Record of Service, be changed in block 8a, Station or Installation at...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00709
During the second semester of his sophomore year, he was advised that the Air Force budget had been cut and that a program had been instituted to transfer Air Force cadets to the Army Corp. He met the board and was notified on 21 March 2005 that he did not receive an Enrollment Allocation. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00759
_________________________________________________________________ RESUME OF CASE: In an application to the Board dated 9 Mar 06, applicant requested corrective action that would allow him to terminate the SBP coverage for his handicapped daughter claiming he was not aware of the negative impact SBP payments would have on his daughter if she was to receive Medicaid assistance. The additional DPPRT evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00800
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00800 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 18 September 2007 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Approval of a Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) application be made in her late husband’s name. Her complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. After a...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00862
The Board determined that the military records should be corrected as set forth in the attached copy of a Memorandum for the Chief of Staff United States Air Force. The office responsible for making the correction will inform you when the records have been changed. Copy of Directive cc: DFAS-DE AFBCMR BC-2007-00862 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00893
The applicant was counseled on 9 and 10 July 2003, regarding the Air Force requirement on uniform wear. A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant’s counsel reviewed the Air Force evaluation and states the Defense and Finance Accounting Service (DFAS) in a letter dated 16 October 2006, claims it has no ability to take any action on the issue...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00898
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00898 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 28 SEP 07 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His separation program designator (SPD) code of “JFF” be changed to one that would not require him to repay his enlistment bonus. On 9 Jul 03, the office of the Staff Judge Advocate found...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00920
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: Applicant was commissioned in the Air Force 6 Jul 1995. After a thorough review of the available evidence and the applicant’s complete submission, the Board is not persuaded his records should be corrected to show he was awarded the (DFC). After careful consideration of your application and military records, the Board determined that the evidence you presented did not demonstrate the existence of material...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-00973
She voluntarily retired from the Air Force on 30 June 2000 after having served 24 years and 1 day on active duty. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-01010
DPPD states that while it is evident the applicant received significant treatment throughout his career for the injuries directly relating and secondary to the fall from the ladder, the evidence does not clearly support his contention that the fall was due to a combat related factor. SF 600, Health Record – Chronological Record of Medical Care, dated 27 December 2000, showed complaints of right hip pain. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-01017
In August 1981 the applicant reported right arm pain, with no history of trauma, and was diagnosed with musculoskeletal pain and was treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). On 22 March 1992, the applicant’s exam was recorded as normal and he was re-profiled U1. The presence of medical conditions that were not unfitting while in service, and were not the cause of separation or retirement, that later result in service connected DVA compensation is not a basis...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-01035
In support of his appeal, the applicant has provided copies of the divorce decree and DD Form 2656-1, SBP Election Statement for Former Spouse Coverage. 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 BCMR Legal Advisor and adopt his rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-01040
The fact that applicant has been granted certain service connected disability ratings from the DVA does not entitle him to Air Force disability compensation, or change in his existing military disability ratings. The advisory did not mention the VA records he provided with this application, and he believes these records reflect that his judgment was impaired because he was not taking his medication as recommended. The fact the DVA did not lower his DVA service connected rating when his...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-01082
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-01082 INDEX CODE: 128.08 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The separation pay he received be adjusted and paid to him as per the DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, dated 8 June 2000 indicates. On 28 June 2000, ANG/DPFOM requested the Air Reserve Personnel...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-01168
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-01168 INDEX CODE: 100.00 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: J. RANDALL HICKS HEARING DESIRED: YES MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 19 October 2007 ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Article 15 imposed on 21 February 2005; the Unfavorable Information File (UIF); the Officer Performance Report (OPR), closing 16 January 2005; the Promotion...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-01170
In his rebuttal, the applicant also requests pay and allowances he never received during his confinement (Exhibit E). JAJM notes the applicant is not contending that any specific actions have been taken by reviewing authorities that require correction of his record. The complete DFAS evaluation, with attachments is at Exhibit G. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: In his response dated 10 Apr 07, the...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-01178
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-01178 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: Michael J. Calabro HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His record be corrected to show that all: a. The ADB recommendation for his characterization of service was not consistent with his military record. He was never told why he was not afforded his rights or why...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-01205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-01205 INDEX CODE: 128.14 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 8 Oct 2007 ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be reimbursed for charges to his Government Travel Card (GTC) which he incurred on 11 May 2005 as a result of erroneous advice from his Squadron Section Commander to...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-01209
In June 2003, after returning to the U.S. he underwent an orthopedic consult completed as part of his line of duty (LOD) that revealed mild degenerative changes and he was released to duty under a 4-T (Temporary) profile. ______________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 30 September 2003, he was not released from active duty, rather,...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-01234
The board determine the grade to which he is entitled. ______________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-01326
He has agreed to pay the buy-in required for him to increase his base amount. For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant’s request and the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit D. In a letter dated, 25 October 2006, the applicant indicates that he agrees to pay the buy-in but is petitioning the Board to limit the buy-in to the principle amount and not include interest on same. MICHAEL K. GALLOGLY Panel...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-01349
She was diagnosed with maladaptive personality disorder which significantly impaired her ability to function in the Air Force, and it was recommended that she be expeditiously administratively discharged. ________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-01356
He was not informed that due to his time in service and nature of his disability that he was eligible for a medical retirement rather than separation. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial. The Medical Consultant states at the time of initial alcohol abuse diagnosis in 1997, there were no other behavioral problems or symptoms suggesting PTSD noted in the medical records.
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-01368
On 24 November 2004, he was notified he would not be reenlisted in the ANG and that his AGR tour would end concurrent with his date of separation of 6 April 2005. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPD recommended denial. Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 2 May 07 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 May 07.
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-01383
INDEX CODE: 131.05 BC-2006-01383 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-2006-01411
When applicant was subsequently promoted to the grade of lieutenant colonel by the FY07 ANG Line and Non-line Lieutenant Colonel Promotion Board, he was considered by this board on-time and selected at his first eligibility. 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 office of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-01430
The Directorate of Assignments after a thorough review of the applicant’s records verified he was on ground in Vietnam in February 1972. The documentation provided by the applicant and his military records do not substantiate he had an injury that met the criteria for award of the PH; nor has he provided any evidence to substantiate the request for award of the PH, such as an eyewitness statement validating the incident relating to the injuries. Exhibit H. Letter, Applicant’s Counsel,...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-01439
On 4 December 1959, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was recommending him for discharge from the Air Force (AF) under the provisions of Air Force Regulation (AFR) 39-16 for substandard conduct and character and behavior disorder. The evaluation officer conducted an interview with the applicant, reviewed the applicant’s records and comments by his commander, and recommended the applicant be discharged from the Air Force due to unsuitability with a general discharge. BCMR...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-01486
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His commander and the Adjutant General (TAG) of the State of Indiana recommended him for promotion consideration to the grade of colonel by the Spring 2006 Air National Guard Colonel Review Board that convened on 1 March 2006. His promotion package for consideration for promotion to the grade of colonel by the Spring 2006 Air National Guard Colonel Review Board was submitted to NGB but was not in turn...
AF | BCMR | CY2007 | BC-2006-01503
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-01503 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His National Guard Bureau Form 22, Report of Separation and Record of Service, be changed to show he earned the Small Arms Marksmanship Ribbon. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the...