AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 02696
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He had a medical condition (Graves Disease and Hyperthyroidism) prior to his discharge that the Air Force never treated him for nor followed-up on. In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal statement, and copies of his service and medical records. After considering the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and the BCMR Medical Consultant,...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 02708
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02708 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His deceased fathers records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the following awards: 1. While the applicant could not provide a copy of the order awarding the deceased member the JSCM, we believe the applicant has raised reasonable doubt that...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 02709
The PH is awarded for wounds received as a direct result of enemy actions (i.e., gunshot or shrapnel wounds, hand-to-hand combat wounds, forced aircraft bail out injuries, etc.). The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The deceased members widow provides her account of the mission that resulted in the former members injury. The acts of heroism and...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 02715
The applicant completed a DD Form 2278, Application for Do-It-Yourself Move and Counseling Checklist, and was quoted an estimated incentive payment of $17,689.20 to personally procure his move. Based on that amount, the applicant was given an advance payment of $10,613.52. To date, a response has not been received (Exhibit C).
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 02716
On or about 1 February 1966, he was deployed to Takhli Air Base, Thailand for 33 days in support of King Cobra. In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal statement, copies of photos; his DD Forms 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge; his DD Form 215, Correction of DD Forms 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge; his AF Form 7, Airman Military Record, Certificate of Training, letters from the National...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 02721
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02721 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 8 August 1991, the applicant submitted an application to the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) requesting a change in his discharge. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 02722
He provides no facts, which warrant a change to his reason for separation or service characterization. The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant states he was not counseled and the only advice he received was not to challenge the allegation and to go quietly. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 02731
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02731 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code of 2C (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service) be changed. He has provided no evidence which would lead us to believe his entry level separation was...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 02751
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02751 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) be upgraded to honorable. Pursuant to the Boards request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) provided a copy of an Investigative Report, which is at Exhibit C. On 14 Sep 10, a copy of the FBI report...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 02752
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02752 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable and his narrative reason for separation (Misconduct Pattern of Minor Disciplinary Infractions) be changed. She served 2 years, 5 months and 7 days on active duty. On 23...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 02755
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBERS: BC-2010-02755 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 award of: 1. In their notification letter to the applicant, DPSIDRA indicates the AFGCM was authorized on 1 June 1963 and is awarded to...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 02758
___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He served honorably for 2 years in the Air National Guard (ANG). The NGB/A1PS complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 27 Aug 10 for review and comment within 30 days. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 02760
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02760 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code of 2Q (Personnel medically retired or discharged) be changed to a code that would allow him to reenlist. On 29 September 2009, the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force directed the applicant be separated from active service...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 02762
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02762 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry code (RE) 2Q (approved medical retirement or separation) be changed to allow him to reenlist in the Air Force. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 02763
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02763 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His uncharacterized service be changed to honorable. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial, stating, in part, based on the documentation in the master personnel records, the...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 02781
The JFTR only authorizes transportation of HHG prior to the issuance of orders if a request for transportation is initiated and supported by: 1) a statement from the authorizing official that the order would be issued (general information concerning order issuance before determination is made to actually issue the order, such as time of eventual release from active duty is not advice that the order is to be issued), 2) a written agreement signed by the applicant to pay any additional costs...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 02783
Based upon his AF Form 356, Findings and Recommended Disposition of USAF Physical Evaluation Board, dated 8 December 2008, the Air Force found his injuries to be combat related due to combat trauma during the armed conflict. The complete DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 3 December 2010, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 02795
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02795 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect his time as a student at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS). At the time of the applicants service and per the statement of service...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 02796
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02796 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINED THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 02803
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02803 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. Prior to his discharge, the applicant was provided a complete dental examination; however, all appropriate dental services and treatment were not provided by the Air Force within 90 days of his separation. Therefore, in order to preclude a...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 02805
The applicant provided a copy of his 6 March 2008 letter to DFAS in which he claims he had requested SBP coverage be established for his wife by the middle of June 2005. However, DFAS records contain no evidence he submitted a valid request to elect SBP coverage for his wife within the first year of marriage. DPSIAR indicates the applicants intentions to provide SBP coverage for his wife are clear and apparently sincere; however, specific and timely action is required to elect SBP...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 02828
AFBCMR BC-2010-02828 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 accompanying...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 02989
On behalf of the applicant, an accredited veterans administration claims agent/veterans advocate, indicated subsequent to the Boards original decision, he was diagnosed with an aggravated chronic mental health condition and was awarded a combined compensable disability rating of 50 percent (Major Depressive Disorder) by the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). In this respect, we note that while the two supporting statements indicate the applicant suffers from major depressive disorder...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 03120
JAJM states the applicant has not alleged any error or injustice in the processing of his Article 15 action. JAJM notes the applicant was afforded all of his rights under Article 15, UCMJ and he chose to have his commander decide whether NJP would be appropriate for the offense. Exhibit E. Letter, Applicants Counsel, dated 6 May 11.
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 03191 2
For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicants appeal, and, the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings and directive, at Exhibit F. By letter, dated 7 May 12, counsel notes that the Board ordered various corrections to the record; however, between 23 Dec 11 and 3 May 12, no action occurred with respect to the Boards directive. Counsel stated if it was the Air Force's position that the applicant be returned to active duty...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 03206
His records be corrected to reflect his service in Vietnam and Thailand. The VSM is awarded to all members of the United States Armed Forces serving at any time between 4 Jul 1965 and 28 Mar 1973, in the area of eligibility. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR BC-2010- 03206 in Executive Session on 14 Feb 2013, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 03750 2
On 24 May 11, after a thoroughly considering the facts and circumstances of the applicants case, the Board determined the evidence he had provided was sufficient to conclude that he should have been credited with 32 days of PDMRA credit at the end of his mobilization tour and recommended correcting the applicants records to reflect that he was not released from active duty on 6 Apr 09, but continued to serve on active duty for 32 additional days for the purpose of utilizing his...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 04176 2
In the original case, the applicant contended he served on temporary duty (TDY) in Vietnam and Okinawa, Japan, and submitted a sworn statement from an alleged eyewitness who served with him in Vietnam in support of his request. The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit F. On 20 Feb 14, AFPC/DPAPP directed the applicants DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect 4 months and 13 days of foreign-service credit for his service in Germany during the period 3 Oct 63 through 15 Feb 64. The...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC 2010 04364 3
In his latest submission, the applicant provides documents extracted from his personal copy of his military personnel records; in particular, a Combat Zone Certificate for Tax Exemption indicating that he was in the Combat Zone on 27 Sep 67, a letter from the Chief, Accounting and Finance Branch reflecting he received taxable income exclusions for his service in the Vietnam Combat Zone for the 1-31 Dec 67; AF Forms 626, Temporary Duty Order Military, indicating he was on temporary duty...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-1993-06327-2
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-1993-06327 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under other than honorable conditions discharge (UOTHC) be upgraded to honorable. ________________________________________________________________ RESUME OF CASE: The applicant submitted a similar request dated 12...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-1999-03088a
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-1999-03088 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Promotion Recommendation Form (PRF) prepared for the Calendar Year 1995A (CY95A) Major Central Selection Board (CSB) be declared void and replaced with a PRF reflecting an overall recommendation of “Definitely Promote...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2002-02804
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He needs his DD Form 214, dated 10 April 1975, corrected to show he served in Vietnam in 1971. The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served at any time between 4 July 1965, and 28 March 1973, in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspace, or, for any period of service during the same time period in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia or the air spaces...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2003-02214
On 22 May 2003, the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) considered and denied his request that his discharge be upgraded to honorable and his RE Code and reason and authority for discharge be changed. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice to warrant changing his RE code to “3K.” After careful review of the circumstances of the applicant’s discharge for misconduct, we found no evidence to indicate that his separation from the...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2004-02769
After reviewing the literature stating that petroleum products may cause skin irritation, the fact the applicant had a long-standing diagnosis of psoriasis, and was employed in aircraft maintenance, which involved work with fuels, are insufficient to conclude that his psoriasis was permanently aggravated by his Reserve military service. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant states during his Air Force...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2004-03820A
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-03820 INDEX CODE: 111.05 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be granted a medical disability retirement. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS On 21 December 2005, the applicant's request to be granted a disability retirement was...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2005-01255
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-01255 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge be upgraded to Honorable based on the medical reason of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). On 6 Feb 76, the Board considered and denied the applicant's request...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2006-00635-3
On 9 Feb 79, the 19th Air Division Commander initiated removal action based on eleven counts of failure to pay debts. For the complete facts and circumstances surrounding the Board consideration of his request, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit M. By letter, dated 18 August 2007, the applicant requested reconsideration of his appeal and resubmitted the 27 September 2005 supporting statement provided by the former Numbered Air Force Commander previously considered by the Board, page...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2006-02261
Members of the Board, considered this application on 25 February 2010. Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, BCMR Medical Consultant, dtd 4 Feb 09, w/atchs AFBCMR BC-2006-02261 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 is directed that: The...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2006-03185A
_________________________________________________________________ RESUME OF CASE: On 2 July 2007, the Board considered the applicant’s request that his DOR for promotion to the grade of major be adjusted to 1 January 1999, and he receive SSB consideration for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel, or in the alternative, that he be considered for promotion to the grade of major by an SSB using a modified selection process for the Calendar Year 1997E (P0497E) Major JAG CSB, and if...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2007-00364-3
For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicants request, and the rationale of the earlier decisions of the Board, see the Record of Proceedings, with attachments, at Exhibits F and H. By letter, dated 2 Aug 09, the applicants counsel states two issues in the applicants case have yet to be addressed: 1. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the additional evidence presented...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2007-00975-1
For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicants request, and the rationale for the earlier decision of the Board, see the Record of Proceedings, with attachments, at Exhibit F. By letter, undated, the applicant requests reconsideration of his request, contending he has served on active duty in the United States Army for over three years. An advisory prepared by USAF/JAA recommended denial and stated the statute provides for recoupment via service on active duty...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2007-03405-2
In view of this, we believe the only viable option at this point in time is to recommend his promotion to the grade of major by the Fiscal Year 2007 Reserve Major Board. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that: He was awarded an additional 12 paid inactive duty training (IDT) points, 14 active duty training (ADT) points, and...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2008-00030-2
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON, DC Office of the Assistant Secretary INDEX CODE: 108.04 AFBCMR BC-2008-00030 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2008-00584
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 B. AFCAM Criterion: On 15 Mar 07, the Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF) approved establishment of the AFCAM to recognize any military member of the Air Force who actively participated in combat (ground or air). _________________________________________________________________ The following...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2008-01257
He was represented by counsel before the BOI and the Air Force Discharge Review Board; however, the evidence submitted by the applicant and counsel did not convince either board that the applicant did not engage in serious and reoccurring misconduct which led to his discharge. The BOI members found the preponderance of the government’s evidence to be credible and sufficient to support the findings of wrongdoing and a discharge under other than honorable conditions. Nevertheless, since we...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2008-01976
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-01986 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect the award of: 1. The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial of the applicant’s request for the GWOT-E medal. Additionally, the Directorate of Assignments was...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2008-02939
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the BCMR Medical Consultant at Exhibit H. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFRC/A1K defers to the appropriate office in regards to the applicant’s request for a medical retirement. His left knee injury was recorded as occurring “while in college.” He received periodic non-flying medical...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2008-03624
After reviewing the White House tapes, the former Secretary of Defense (SecDef) during the period in question stated in an Air Force Magazine article that, “General XXXX (JCS until 1970), Admiral XXXX (JCS after 1970), and General XXXX (Commander Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV)) all agreed with the liberal interpretation of my order on “protective reactions.” The new orders permitted hitting anti-aircraft installations and other dangerous targets if spotted on their...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2008-04218
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-04218 INDEX CODE: 112.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reenlistment date be changed from 29 Aug 08 to 15 Sep 08, so that he may qualify for a Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB). He contacted the local reenlistment office and was informed that the system was in error and he was not...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2008-04239
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: FSS/DPM has no recommendation. The Medical Consultant notes individuals with at least 15, but less than 20 satisfactory years of service are eligible to transfer to the retired Reserve (with retired pay upon reaching age 60) if found unfit/disqualified for a non-service incurred or aggravated medical condition. While there is no proof the applicant did not receive counseling on the option for retirement...