AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00757
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00757 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical condition, impaired hearing be reevaluated as combat-related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act. In support of his request, he provided...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00759
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00759 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical condition, invertebral disc syndrome, be assessed as combat-related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act. In support of his request, the...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00763
She was under investigation from on/about 20 Dec 05 to 20 Jan 06. In addition, it is the commander’s responsibility to determine promotion testing eligibility. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 May 08.
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00766
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: On 7 April 1944, during a bombing mission in Germany, another crew member tried to release a bomb in the upper left part of the bomb bay with the toggle switch, which was hung up on one of the shackles and swinging in the bomb bays. In support of his request, the applicant provided a personal statement, a copy of Standard Form 180, Requests Pertaining to Military Records, copies of his flight record...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00772
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00772 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with one Bronze Service Star (AFEM w/1BSS), the Air Force Enlisted Aircrew Badge, and the Air Force Aircraft Maintenance Occupational Badge. The applicant’s military record does...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00775
The applicant did not include his child in his initial election on 21 February 1989 nor did he notify this office when he acquired this child within a year as required by law. In 2003, ARPC sent a letter to the applicant stating it was time to apply for his Reserve retired pay to be effective on 7 August 2003, his 60th birthday. When the applicant completed his application for retired pay - he changed his election from spouse only to spouse and child declaring his disabled child.
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00776
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00776 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00779
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00779 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to general. On 17 Apr 08, a request for post-service information was forwarded to the applicant for response within 30 days (Exhibit D). ...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00785
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00785 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under other than honorable conditions discharge (UOTHC) be upgraded to a general (under honorable conditions) discharge. Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, not dated. Exhibit F. Letter, Applicant, dated 30 Apr 08.
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00793
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00793 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under honorable conditions (general) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. ______________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00794
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00794 INDEX CODE: 110.00 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge (UOTHC) be upgraded to an honorable discharge so he can complete three years of active service and retire. He was discharged 26 March 2006 with service characterized...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00803
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00803 INDEX CODE: 136.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect that he served 20 years of active service. The evidence of record does not reflect that an error or an injustice occurred during the disability process or at time the of separation. We took...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00808
DPB states if his DAFSC was in fact in error, this error was his responsibility to discover prior to the promotion board in accordance with AFI 36-2504, Officer or Promotion, Continuations and Selective Early Removal in the Reserve of the Air Force which states officers will monitor their own eligibility and ensure their selection record is correct and up- to-date before the convening of the selection board. His OSB reflected the correct DAFSC based on the position he was filling and the...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00810
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was not made aware of the fact that he would lose 11 days of ordinary leave if he did not take them before beginning retirement terminal leave on 25 September 2007. However, since the applicant had only accrued 71 days of leave and would lose 11 of those days on 1 October 2007, the finance office should have returned the leave request for correction and briefed him as to the discrepancy. We note...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00811
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOA recommends the requested relief be denied. AFPC/DPSOA 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 Apr 08, for review and comment within 30 days. After careful consideration of the circumstances of this case and the...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00813
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00813 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected disability of sleep apnea syndrome be reevaluated as combat-related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act. On 16 Jul 07, his claim was disapproved due to...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00829
INDEX CODE: 137.04 AFBCMR BC-2008-00829 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 | CY2008 | BC-2008-00841
On 2 Feb 07, applicant was discharged in the grade of airman basic, under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, by reason of misconduct, with service characterized as under honorable conditions (general) and was issued an RE Code of 2B (involuntarily separated with a general discharge). The Board acknowledged the applicant’s high motivation to re-enter military service; however, the Board denied an upgrade of his RE code. As noted in the statement of facts his RE code has been administratively...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00845
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00845 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her under honorable conditions (general) discharge be upgraded to honorable. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant served in the Air Force from 19 Jul 76 to 18 Apr 82,...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00850A
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 E. On 14 August 2008, the applicant provided additional information for consideration in which he contends that he was briefed on the CLRP while in- processing at MEPS and was briefed on the MGIB while in Basic Military Training (BMT), which caused the injustice. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00853
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00853 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM) and his previously awarded AFCM be upgraded to the MSM, first oak leaf cluster (MSM w/1OLC). ...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00861
On 24 July 1990, his commander notified the applicant of his intent to recommend him for a general discharge for minor disciplinary infractions under the provisions of Air Force Regulation 39-10, Paragraph 5.46. He served 1 year, 4 months, and 17 days on active duty. The character of discharge which was issued at the time of the applicant’s separation appears to accurately reflect the circumstances of his separation and we do not find it to be in error or unjust.
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00878
Applicant was discharged on 16 Aug 89. 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 its rationale as the basis for the conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered this application in...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00879
AFBCMR BC-2008-00879 INDEX CODE: 128.10 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 | CY2008 | BC-2008-00881
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00881 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-E). ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00886
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was briefed on 19 Jun 07 but was unable to file for incapacitation pay because he was waiting on the final results of his In Line of Duty Determination (ILOD). The applicant has not provided documentation to reflect a loss of earned income in accordance with DODI. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit C).
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00888
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00888 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical condition, arteriosclerotic heart disease be reevaluated as combat-related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act. We agree with the opinion and...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00905
AFBCMR BC-2008-00905 INDEX CODE: 112.00 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 | CY2008 | BC-2008-00909
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00909 INDEX CODE: 107.00 xxxxxxxxxxxxxx COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect his TDY service in Southeast Asia. While the possibility exists that the applicant was TDY to Southeast...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00913
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00913 INDEX CODE: 110.00 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His undesirable discharge be upgraded. On 22 September 1967, the Numbered Air Force (15AF) Judge Advocate (JA) reviewed the request and found it legally sufficient to support a discharge for the good of the service. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00914
The Air Force assumed the applicant was training in general surgery. DPAME recommended the applicant be discharged with recoupment ordered for breach of contract and the Air Force's requirement for general surgery versus anesthesiology. However, 2 1/2 months into the FAP program he voluntarily changed residency training from general surgery to anesthesiology without the approval to do so, as stipulated in his contract.
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00918
No evidence of error or injustice was found in the master personnel records or submitted by the applicant. 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 its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. ________________________________________________________________ THE...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00927
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-00927 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded any awards for time served in Vietnam. DPSIDR states they were unable to verify the applicant’s official time served in Vietnam. The applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, after reviewing the evidence of...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00930
The DD Form 214 reflects the address provided by the applicant as his mailing address after his discharge or release from military service. The complete DPSOA evaluation is attached at Exhibit C. HQ AFPC/DPSD recommends denial of his request to change his narrative reason for separation from “temporary” to “permanent.” DPSD states the DD Form 214 verifies military service at the time of separation. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS: The...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00950
Members of the Board Mr. Alan A. Blomgren, Ms. Jan Mulligan, Mr. James G. Neighbors, considered this application on 2 October 2008. ALAN A. BLOMGREN Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, AFPC/DPSOA, dtd 14 Aug 08 AFBCMR BC-2008-00950 MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF Under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code, 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00957
AFBCMR BC-2008-00957 INDEX CODE: 137.04 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 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 | CY2008 | BC-2008-00963
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant reviewed the evaluation and states the approval authority did not approve the decoration based on his three years of outstanding performance as outlined in the decoration citation and the supporting documents in the award package. He believes that after reading...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00966
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letter prepared by AFRC/JA at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFRC/JA recommends partial relief by removing the OPR. The IG report provides while there was no proven abuse of authority the issuing officer and his commander both, after learning the facts, stated they would have acted differently,...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00970
INDEX CODE: 107.00 AFBCMR BC-2008-00970 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00971
INDEX CODE: 128.05 AFBCMR BC-2008-00971 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 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 | CY2008 | BC-2008-00973
The remaining 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 at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial. DPSIT states the ECLRP is an enlistment incentive where the Air Force assists individuals by repaying a portion of their outstanding federal student loans. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00977
In support of his appeal, applicant submitted a personal statement, documents extracted from his military records and documentation associated with his LOD determination. He submitted a request for clemency and his request was denied. We find no evidence of error in this case and after thoroughly reviewing the documentation that has been submitted in support of his appeal, we do not believe he has suffered from an injustice.
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00983
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She believes the separation code and narrative reason are unjustified because she only spent one year and 10 months in the Air Force. 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 and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. Therefore, we agree with the opinions...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-00988
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPWC recommends denial of the applicant's request for reimbursement of FSGLI premiums from 1 Oct 06 through 31 Dec 07. The applicant did not report her marriage until Dec 07 (14 months later), and is, therefore, responsible for the FSGLI premiums for that period of time. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-01005
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-01005 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-01009
For hypertension to qualify for CRSC, it must be secondary to diabetes mellitus contracted due to exposure to Agent Orange or presumptive to prisoner of war internment, and this must be stated in the applicable Veterans Affairs (VA) Rating Decision. The DVA rating decision dated 6 Aug 85 notes he received medication for hypertension in 1981 and the rating decision dated 25 Jun 07 reflects he was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus in November 2006. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-01015
He received six stitches in his head for injuries resulting from the attack. DPSIDR 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. The complete HQ AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Applicant disagrees with the Air Force recommendation...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-01017
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The injury to his cervical spine and right shoulder occurred at the same time; however, his neck injury was not documented in his medical records and therefore not covered under CRSC guidelines. It can only be speculated why the military physician did not record the neck injury in his medical records. Therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-01020
Applicant was discharged under current Air Force guidelines for service members who are unable to perform their military duties for conditions discovered within the first six months of enlistment. The Medical Consultant opines had his condition been known, he probably would not have been accepted into active duty military service. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2008-01027
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-01027 INDEX CODE: 111.02 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The contested OPR was a direct result of a letter of reprimand (LOR) received for actions he denied. As of this...