AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02538
Members of the Board, Mr. James W. Russell III, Ms. Catherine M. Bromley, and Mr. Richard K. Hartley considered this application on 30 November 2010. JAMES W. RUSSELL III Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, AFPC/DPAPA dtd 28 October 2010 AFBCMR BC-2010-02538 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02540
On 27 June 1979, the discharge authority determined that a general discharge was appropriate in light of the applicants overall military record. On 29 June 1979, the applicant was discharged with a general discharge after completing a period of 2 years, 8 months and 18 days of total active service. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINED THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02552
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He never drank alcohol prior to joining the Air Force at the age of 17. During his time in service, he received the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and was promoted three months prior to his discharge. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02555
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02555 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her date of separation (DOS) be adjusted by seven months to reflect she completed 20 years of total active service. A complete copy of the DPSD evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02569
The deceased member elected spouse and child SBP coverage based on full-retired pay during the initial enrollment period. DPSIAR states the law in effect at the time of the applicants divorce did not allow retired members to provide SBP coverage even if they wished to voluntarily continue their former spouse eligibility; therefore, the fact the divorce decree mentioned the SBP does not provide standing to establish SBP coverage on the applicants behalf. We took notice of the applicant's...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02570
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02570 INDEX CODE: 107.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM) for the period of 22 April 2006 through 21 April 2009. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02572
He may have been denied promotion because he was not assigned to an Air Force billet during the time he was sheep dipped and his records were maintained by intelligence agencies outside of the Air Force. On 26 Oct 10, AFPC/DPSIDR notified the applicant of his entitlement to the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Three Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters (AFOUA w/3BOLC), the Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM), and the Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Education Graduate Ribbon (NCOPMEGR) The...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02575
Further, we find no basis to recommend granting clemency since the applicant failed to provide the requested post-service information. _________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02585
INDEX CODE: 100.00 AFBCMR BC-2010-02585 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: XXXXXX 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02586
The decision was the OTS commander. The commander that issued the applicant a letter of counseling and, who initiated the OGD process, recommended the applicant be retired as a major general. In reviewing this case the Board considered the fact that the final decision to retire the applicant in the lower grade of Brigadier General was made by the Secretary of the Air Force.
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02590 ADDENDUM
For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding his request, and the rationale for the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings, with attachments, at Exhibit G. During the processing of the applicants original case before the Board, the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) determined the RE code issued to the applicant in conjunction with his entry-level separation was erroneous as he should have been issued an RE code of 2C (Involuntarily...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02598
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02598 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect his service in Vietnam. The complete HQ AFPC/DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02611
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. Since the applicant has failed to demonstrate that extraordinary circumstances existed that would override the failure of she and her former husband to effect the former spouse coverage, based on the legal guidance the Board has been given, we can only grant the relief sought if the members current spouse provides notarized consent relinquishing the benefit. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02611-2
For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings (ROP) at Exhibit F. On 30 November 2012, the applicants counsel submitted a request for reconsideration based on their submission of affidavits from the applicants former husband (member) and his current spouse agreeing to the requested relief and voluntarily relinquishing all rights and/or benefits under the members pre- and post-retirement...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02614
________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: At the time of his discharge from the Air Force in 1968, he had completed 20 years, 1 month, and 7 days of service. ________________________________________________________________ THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: ARPC/DPP recommends denial, stating, in part, since the applicant did not complete the last eight years of qualifying service in a Reserve component, as required by law, he is not entitled to...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02619
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02619 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His deceased spouses record be changed to show she elected spouse coverage under the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP). _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02620
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02620 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code of 4C (Approved involuntary separation for concealment/physical standards) be changed. A1K states the applicants RE code does not preclude him from reentering the Air Force or Air Force Reserve, if in fact he meets the entry...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02620 ADDENDUM
_________________________________________________________________ RESUME OF CASE: On 26 Jan 11, the Board for Corrections of Military Records (BCMR) considered and denied the applicants request to change his RE code. For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicants request; and, the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings (ROP) at Exhibit G (with Exhibits A and F). The evidence submitted in support of the appeal is at...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02693
INDEX CODE: 100.00 AFBCMR BC-2010-02693 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: XXXXXXX 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. Members of the Board, Mr. James L. Sommer, Mr. David R. Vecera, and Mr. Michael Janosov considered this...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02701
Further, it must be noted the service disability boards must rate disabilities based on the individual's condition at the time of evaluation. After using these functional capabilities to determine the individuals level of impairment in social and industrial/occupational environments, a mental condition will then be characterized as mild, definite/moderate, considerable, severe, or total; with a disability rating of 10, 30, 50, 70 or 100 percent. The complete AFBCMR Medical Consultant...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02742
The complete DPSOA evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit G. HQ AFPC/DPSOTED reviewed the applicants record and concluded his lost time should be charged based on his five month confinement. Counsel notes the Air Force argues the applicant assumes that if he were tried today, he would not be convicted again of indecent acts because he assumes it would not have been charged. His argument does not rest upon how the Air Force chooses to charge people today, but rather, if his case as...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02769
In support of his request, the applicant provides a statement from counsel and copies of excerpts of his military personnel records and civilian and service medical records pertaining to his LOD Determination, Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), Physical Evaluation Board (PEB), and subsequent permanent retirement for physical disability. The applicant contends that his 2004 LOD injury rendered him unfit to perform his duties and, thus, he should have been retained on active duty until he was...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02814
He received a special court-martial and believes it should have been a summary court-martial. _________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02833
Had those members sought clarification from an educational counselor, read the Department of Defense or Air Force guidance that was very clear on that point, or taken other measures to make timely decisions before their separation or retirement, they could have initiated a timely transfer of benefits. The transfer date could be effective as early as 1 Aug 09 and there would be no need to place the service member on active duty since the Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) system allows...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02834 ADDENDUM
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02834 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Promotion Recommendation Form (PRF) for the Calendar Year 2009C (CY09C) Major (Maj) Central Selection Board (CSB) be Reconsidered for Definite Promote (DP). _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02839
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02839 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: She be granted a remission of her debt associated with the overpayment of Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and Family Separation Allowance (FSA). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Finance...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02851
The complete HQ AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C. HQ AFPC/DPSOS states they support DPSOAs recommendation for approval based on the applicant not being provided the opportunity to request withdrawal of his separation request. The complete HQ AFPC/DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit D. HQ AFPC/DPSIM states commanders are the approval authority for terminal leave and do not normally allow members to return to duty after leave begins. The complete HQ AFPC/DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02857
Neither party submitted a valid election change during the required time limit following their divorce. The complete SAF/MRB Legal Advisors evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicants counsel states that paragraph 13; page 20 of the divorce decree shows the deceased member acknowledged his obligation by submitting this as an election for SBP for his spouse. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02862
Members of the Board considered this application on 7 June 2011. Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, NGB/A1PS, dtd 15 Oct 10, w/atch AFBCMR BC-2010-02862 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 pertinent military...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02863
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02863 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His disability be reevaluated and his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to honorable. The applicant appealed to the Air Force Discharge Review Board (DRB) to have his UOTHC discharge upgraded to honorable. A...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02872
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02872 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His narrative reason for discharge of drug abuse be changed. DPSOS states the applicant did not provide any evidence of an error or injustice to warrant the requested change to his narrative reason for separation. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02877
___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 17 Sep 10 for review and comment within 30 days. Therefore, because the former member did not take action to ensure the Air Force personnel system was updated, the Legal Advisor does not find it appropriate to charge the former members negligence against the applicant by denying coverage which Congress intended....
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02878
DPSIAR states the Barring Act limits payments of SBP annuities to those claims received within six years of the participants death. However, if the Boards decision is to grant relief and set aside the Barring Act, the decedents retired pay records should be corrected to reflect the applicant submitted a valid claim for payment of the SBP on 20 February 2000. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: He has already...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02880
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02880 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her deceased former spouses record be changed to show he elected spouse coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The decedent and the applicant were...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02882
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02882 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 allows him to reenlist. On 31 Oct 06, the IPEB concurred with the MEB findings and determined the applicants injury existed prior to service and was...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02884
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02884 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code of 4E (Grade is airman first class or below and airman completed 31 or more months (55 months for 6-year enlistees), if a first-term airman; or, grade is airman first class or below and the airman is a second-term or career...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02886
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Her ADSC was miscalculated by two months as a result of her signing two separate Air Force Forms 133, Oath of Office (Military Personnel), on 6 January 2007 and 9 March 2007. Regardless of which Air Force Form 133 is used, her ADSC was for three years and six months, or 29 December 2012. While we note the applicants contention that she should be paid for the time she believed she was in the Air...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02888
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02888 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be credited with foreign service for serving in Germany and Japan. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02889
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02889 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his AF Form 100, Request and Authorization for Separation, a copy of his AF Form 973, a copy of his DD Form 214, and a copy of a letter from the VA. His complete submission, with...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02891
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02891 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. He be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) administratively corrected. After a thorough review of the available evidence and applicants complete submission, we find no evidence the applicants records should be corrected to show he was...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02895
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02895 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be amended to reflect an injury he received during his military service. Without the supporting medical record documentation from the date of the applicants self-reported injury on 20 April 1996 through 31 May 1996, they are unable...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02898
At the time the applicants last child lost eligibility, SBP premiums were $17; if he had spouse coverage, the monthly costs would have been approximately $180. 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. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02905
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02905 INDEX CODE: 110.02 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Narrative Reason for Separation on her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be changed from Conditions That Interfere With Military Service-Not Disability-Character and Behavior Disorder to DSM IV...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02908
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02908 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His grade, as reflected on his DD Form 214, Report of Separation from the Armed Forces, be corrected to reflect SSgt instead of SSgt(T). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He served his...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02918
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02918 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His uncharacterized entry level discharge be upgraded. The applicant was discharged on 20 Jun 84, with an entry level separation with the narrative reason for separation of entry level performance and conduct. He is credited with one month of...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02923
DPSD states the preponderance of evidence reflects that no error or injustice occurred during the disability process or at the time of the applicants separation. The complete DPSD evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 25 Mar 11 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E). The BCMR Medical Consultant is of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02925
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02925 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His undesirable discharge be upgraded to general (under honorable conditions). He served a total of two years, seven months, and nine days of active duty service. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02926
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02926 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect award of the: 1. The RVNCM is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served for six months in South Vietnam, during the period 1...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02929
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02929 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to general (under honorable conditions) or honorable. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented did...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02934
Therefore, 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 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...