AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2008-04519
SGP notes to be eligible for medical retirement, the applicant must have incurred or aggravated a disqualifying condition in the line of duty. A Line of Duty (LOD) determination was provided for the diagnosis of right acoustic neuroma; however, it was not processed beyond the medical reviewer and no final determination is provided. The complete A1K evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 11...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00021-2
The Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). By VA Form 21-4138, Statement in Support of Claim, dated 4 Jan 10, applicant requests reconsideration of his request to include the RVCM, contending his AF Form 7, Airman Military Record, shows he served in Vietnam for 63 days. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the additional evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00052-2
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 at Exhibit G. The applicant submitted a letter, with attachments, requesting reconsideration of his case. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice;...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00061A
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 15 July 2009, the applicant's request that his UOTHC discharge be upgraded to honorable was considered and denied by the Board. 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 at Exhibit F. On 12 August 2009, the applicant submitted a request for reconsideration. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00062
He was eventually diagnosed with an Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome and on 25 August 2006 a LOD determination was completed with the finding that his condition existed prior to service (EPTS) thus making him ineligible for medical retirement. The Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB) found the applicant unfit for continued military service and determined his condition was EPTS; however, the Formal Physical Evaluation Board (FPEB) determined the applicant was unfit for duty but...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00238
The security manager position is a CMSgt position in the SFS. A1PSs complete evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B. NGB/A4RDT recommends the Board grant the applicants request for reimbursement for his personally procured move (PPM). Panel Chair AFBCMR BC-2009-00238 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 Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00255
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00255 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be provided a waiver for his indebtedness to the Air Force as a result of being paid after he separated from active duty. He did not receive a Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) or other mail after he separated from active duty, because he began...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00288
The Air Force offices of primary responsibility were able to confirm the applicant’s entitlement to additional Foreign Service Credit, the SWASM, and his attendance at NCO Prep School, NCO Leadership School, NCO Academy Course, and Social Actions Tech Drug and Alcohol Abuse Control Course. A DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from active Duty, has been issued. As of this date, this office has received no response (Exhibit D).
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00313
In support of her request, the applicant provides copies of the Resolution Agreement and Release of Claim and her senior master sergeant (E-8) promotion order. The agreement indicates the Nevada Military Department will place her in an AGR position in the Joint Force Headquarters; recommend her for promotion to the grade of senior master sergeant (E-8), provided she is otherwise qualified; and support her AFBCMR request for retroactive promotion to a date as early as 23 Dec 05. A complete...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00321
No errors were found in the applicants discharge processing. The DPSOS complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 30 October 2009, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E). After a thorough review of the evidence of record along with the applicant's submission, we find no evidence of an error within her...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00339
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00339 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to show he was awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) and any other award or medal he is entitled to. We note his orders indicate he served in Saudi Arabia until 30...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00402-2
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00402 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) Discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. After again reviewing this application and the evidence provided in support of his appeal, we remain unpersuaded that the applicants...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00405
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force, which are attached at Exhibits C and E. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIDR recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. ________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION The AFBCMR Medical Consultant recommends...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00430
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00430 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her records be corrected to show she received a line of duty (LOD) determination for mitral stenosis and atrial fibrillation and she was medically retired from the Air National Guard (ANG) with a disability rating of 50 percent, retroactive to...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00433
When stress fractures are diagnosed during military service, the individual may be eligible for a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and further processing through the Disability Evaluation System (DES). After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicants submission, we believe that relief is not warranted and the applicant has not provided any evidence which would lead us to believe otherwise. Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR Medical Consultant, dated 10 December 2009, w/atch.
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00464
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He flew over Vietnam many times during the Vietnam War as a plane refueler and should have been awarded the requested medals. The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00472
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00472 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His honorable discharge be changed to a medical retirement. He was promoted to the grade of airman first class (E-3) effective 17 June 1982. The BCMR Medical Consultant states the applicant has not provided evidence to indicate he had a medical...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00489
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00489 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 correct enlistment date; his correct duty assignments; and all medals that are due him. The applicant continued military service in the...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00516
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00516 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code 2C-Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without service characterization be changed to allow him to enlist in the National Guard. The HQ AFPC/DPSOA complete evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00528
He was automatically enrolled in Option A, Decline to make an election until age 60. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ ARPC/DPP recommends denial. Four months prior to his birthday, he will be given an opportunity to apply for his retired pay, and at this time he...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00563
On 22 Feb 10, AFPC/DPAPP informed the applicant that his participation on 3 Jan 90 in support of Operation Just Cause was confirmed and his records would be administratively corrected to reflect one day of foreign service. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00586
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00586 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His honorable discharge be changed to a medical discharge. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial of the applicants request for a medical discharge. We...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00605
HQ AFPC/DPAPP was not able to confirm the applicant served in Vietnam; therefore, the applicant is ineligible for Vietnam service awards. 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 the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. We note the applicants DD Form 214 will be...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00607
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00607 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ___________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her reason for discharge of Erroneous Enlistment be changed to Medical. In support of her request, the applicant provides a copy of letter from her Senators office and a copy of her DD Form 293, Application for the Review of Discharge from the...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00617
During the same period, the 354th TFW were awarded the PUC during the period of 10 October 1972 to 30 April 1973 and the AFOUA from 15 June 1970 to 15 May 1972. The complete AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant states the 353th TFS was awarded the RVGC w/palm during the time he was deployed to Thailand from 12 October 1972 to 21 January 1973. In this regard, we...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00623
He did not know, nor was he advised, when he resigned his Air Force commission, he would have to also resign his Reserve commission. ______________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 31 August 2004, he was not discharged and transferred to the Nonobligated Nonparticipating Ready Personnel Section (NNRPS), but on that date he resigned...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00628
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00628 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. The applicant appealed to the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB), requesting his general discharge be upgraded and his RE code be changed. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00651
Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The AFBCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial. If the applicant had an approved date of retirement in the system or a mandatory retirement/high year tenure date within 12 months of her proposed MEB, then she would have been presumed fit for military service, and would have to overcome the presumption of fitness through a review of her...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00670
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: Examiners Note: The applicants DD Form 214 reflect she was separated due to a Personality Disorder; however, the discharge package was missing from in the military personnel record. Although not requested by the applicant, absent evidence of resolution of her Adjustment Disorder or evidence of an unlikelihood of its recurrence, the AFBCMR Medical Consultant recommends no change in the RE code. Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00703
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00703 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her late husband's records be changed to reflect that he elected to participate in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) with election (Option C) based on full retired pay during an Open Enrollment Season. We note the...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00707
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00707 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her Article 15, nonjudicial punishment (NJP), and all actions associated with the punishment be removed; she be reinstated to active duty with her original date of rank; and her reentry (RE) code be changed to one that would allow her to return to...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00722
ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00722 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her deceased former spouses record be changed to show he elected former spouse coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicants appeal and the rationale of...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00739
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00739 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry code of "2C" (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry-level separation without characterization of service) be changed to a code that would allow him to reenlist. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00753
On 18 April 1994, the applicant was notified of his commanders intent to discharge him from the Air Force for a Pattern of Misconduct, under the authority of Air Force regulation 39-10, paragraph 5-47b, with either an honorable or general characterization of service. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and the BCMR Medical...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00760
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00760 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 awards and decorations for his service in Vietnam. The complete HQ AFPC/DPSIDR evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00768
The BCMR Medical Consultant 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 8 Jan 10 for review and comment within 30 days. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant's submission, we are not persuaded that his assertions are sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale provided by the BCMR Medical...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00784
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00784 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. The applicant submitted two appeals for his OPRs closing out 25 March 2004 through the Evaluation Reports Appeals Board (ERAB) under the provisions of AFI 36-2401, Correcting Officer and Enlisted Evaluation Reports. The complete DPSIDEP evaluation is...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00787
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 24 September 2002. After a thorough review of the evidence of record along with the applicant's submission, we find no evidence of an error within his discharge processing and are not persuaded that his entry- level separation should be changed. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00789
In the final assessment, the evaluating physician determined that “at this time, no condition [has been] identified that would preclude separation.” He concluded, “The patient with multiple issues as outlined above; all have been addressed and are stable at present.” The Medical Consultant notes the Military Disability Evaluation System (MDES), is chartered to maintain a fit and vital fighting force and offers disability compensation only for the medical condition(s) that (were) the cause...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00791
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00791 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 2C which denotes "Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service" be changed. The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00796
_________________________________________________________________ On 16 Mar 09, AFPC/DPIAR requested the applicant complete a DD Form 2656-1, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Election Statement for Former Spouse Coverage, and forward it to his former spouse for completion of the former spouse section of the form. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant's submission, we are not persuaded the applicants records should be changed to make his former spouse an eligible former...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00798
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00798 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect that he received a medical discharge or medical retirement, rather than an administrative discharge based on minor disciplinary infractions. The complete BCMR Medical Consultants evaluation is at...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00799
On 9 Oct 02, the applicant disagreed with the findings and requested a hearing before the Formal Physical Evaluation Board (FPEB). Although there is evidence the applicant was treated for headaches during the course of her military service, there is insufficient evidence that it was, or should have been, a stand- alone cause for deficient duty performance or career termination; as would otherwise have been demonstrated through performance reports, sufficient medical evidence of lost...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00857
Congress directed that TSGLI would be retroactive to October 7, 2001, for members who incur a qualifying loss as a direct result of injuries incurred on or after October 7, 2001, through and including November 30, 2005, in Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) or Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00877
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A. 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 the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. The applicants records were thoroughly reviewed, however, no documentation was found nor did he provide any evidence to...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00886
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00886 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical condition of Phlebitis and entitlement to special monthly compensation be reevaluated under the Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00901
The DPSOE response was negative and they state that being awarded the PH may not have made a difference to his promotion in the 75B7 promotion cycle. The applicant has not shown a plausible reason for delay in filing, and we are not persuaded that the record raises issues of error or injustice that require resolution on its merits. Accordingly, we conclude that it would not be in the interest of justice to excuse the untimely filing of the application regarding his request for promotion to...
AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2009-00903
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00903 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect award of the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) with First Oak Leaf Cluster (1 OLC). The DFC was established by Congress on 2 Jul 26 and is awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial...