AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04477
Indeed, the DVA rating letter dated 2 Aug 12 found no basis for military service connection for lumbar spine strain related to chronic back pain. However, even if the disorder was present during the period of service and there was evidence of an upper thoracic disc protrusion (T10-T11), either condition would not necessarily be considered disqualifying or unfitting for continued military service and there was no evidence that either condition was the cause of service termination. In...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04482
Block 17 be changed to indicate he was not provided all appropriate dental services prior to separation. On 8 Nov 12, AFPC/DPSIT directed the applicants DD Form 214, Block 14, Military Education, be changed to reflect (IVK) Underwater Egress Training, Nov 2008. On 23 Jun 13, SAF/MRBR directed the applicants DD Form 214, Block 20, Member Requests Copy 6 be Sent to California Director of Veterans Affairs, be changed to reflect No. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04486
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04486 COUNSEL: NO HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 26 November 1984, the applicant was furnished a general (under honorable conditions) discharge and was credited with 4 years, 8 months, and 13 days of total active service. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04487
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary which is attached at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. Based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge to include the service characterization was appropriately administered...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04488
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04488 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). After thoroughly reviewing the evidence of record and noting the applicants contentions, we do not find any official documentation to show that he was awarded the BSM, nor has he provided evidence to...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04490
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04490 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect he served in the Republic of Vietnam. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial of the applicants request for credit for service in the...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04491
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04491 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her narrative reason for separation be changed to reflect Early Out instead of Pregnancy, and she be awarded her military medals. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letters prepared by the Air Force...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04492
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: AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. Both documents were published on government-hosted websites prior to 1 Aug 09, the effective date of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The complete AFPC/DPSIT...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04493
On 11 Jan 1995, the applicant was discharged from the Air Force, with a service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. In the interest of justice, we considered upgrading the discharge based on clemency; however, we do not find the evidence presented is sufficient to compel us to recommend granting the relief sought on that basis. The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 16 Jul 2013, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04498
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04498 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. In the interest of justice, we considered upgrading the discharge based on clemency; however, in the absence of any evidence of a successful post-service transition, we are not inclined to recommend granting relief upon this basis. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04500
The applicant presently has a valid commission in the Reserve of the Air Force, is assigned to HQ ARPC, and the recoupment of AFROTC scholarship money was without any legal basis. All back pay and allowances Counsels complete response, with attachment, is at Exhibit D. ________________________________________________________________ THE ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: USAF/AlP concurs with the applicants request that all documents related to her disenrollment from AFROTC be removed from...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04502
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was the victim of an injustice because the Air Force did not release the FY12 ACP Program in time for FY12. Because of the delay in the release of the FY12 ACP Program, when the program was implemented he no longer had the minimum agreement period of two-years remaining on his orders to receive ACP. Given that the applicant was a fully qualified member of a career field which the Air...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04503
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04503 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Fitness Assessment dated 27 Jul 12 be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). Further, the governing instructions states, Revised Sit-up Verbal Instructions: The Test Administrator must read the following instructions to...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04505
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states a review of the applicants Master Personnel Records did confirm service while permanently assigned with the 1980th Communications Squadron at Takhli Air Base, Thailand, from 31 August 1967 to 23 August 1968, for a period of 11 months and 23 days which is the amount recorded on his DD Form 214. The DPAPP complete evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04506
While it is unfortunate the service member failed to elect SBP coverage on the applicant's behalf three times, it would be inappropriate to provide an additional opportunity to elect SBP coverage, an opportunity not afforded to other surviving spouses similarly situated. Other than her own assertions, the applicant has provided no evidence showing the election form was altered prior to or after they signed the form; she did not understand or was coerced into concurring with her spouses...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04508
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04508 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His record, to include the Officer Performance Report (OPR) rendered for the period 11 Jul 08 through 17 Apr 09, be considered for promotion by a Special Selection Board for the Calendar Year 2009 (CY09) Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Line of the Air...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04513
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04513 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. ________________________________________________________________ _ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04516
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04516 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code 6P (medically disqualified/pending waiver) be changed to allow him to reenter the service. Conditions which may seriously compromise the near-term well-being if an individual were to deploy are disqualifying for...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04519
Instead, he cites a provision of the AFFAP SOU contending a review of Air Force Recruiting Service (AFRS) records revealed no evidence of false statements or promises for base salary with MSP. The statement indicating that a review of AFRS records found no evidence of false statements or promises of base salary to include MSP offered by recruiter provides little in determination of an error and injustice in this case. The fact that other Air Force physician received such a document that...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04523
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04523 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to honorable. The applicant has provided no evidence which would lead us to believe the characterization of his service was contrary to the provisions of the governing...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04525
In the letter, the applicant confirmed that he understood that this type of discharge, if approved, may result in his receiving an undesirable discharge under conditions other than honorable, regardless of the recommendation of the commander. On 5 March 1980, the applicant submitted an appeal for upgrade of his discharge to the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB). ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04527
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04527 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be allowed to terminate spouse coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04528
On 16 Jan 99, he was activated and served on active duty in the Regular Air Force with a Reserve commission. In order to establish eligibility for Reserve Retirement under the provision of Title 10 U.S.C, Section 12731, a member must complete 20 years of satisfactory service. The applicant first entered active Reserve status on 31 Oct 91, so that date established his R/R year.
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04530
_______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The number of sit-ups she performed during the contested FA were inaccurately counted. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial, indicating the applicant...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04532
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: AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence the applicant requested or wanted to sell back leave at the time he extended for retraining. Because this was his first extension, he was authorized to sell back a maximum...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04537
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) which is included at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPAPP recommends approval, indicating there is evidence of an error. A review of the applicants Master Personnel Records and documentation submitted indicates the applicant volunteered for duty in Saudi Arabia as part...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04542
AFBCMR BC-2012-04542 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, we recommend that: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04545
On 3 Aug 09, the applicant submitted an appeal to the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB). DPSOR states that based on the documentation on file in the applicants master personnel records, the discharge to include the narrative reason for separation and separation code was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge instruction and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. ________________________________________________________________ THE...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04546
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04546 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) and Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) which is...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04547
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04547 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. It also indicates that a bad conduct discharge is more than merely a service characterization; it is a punishment for the crimes the individual committed while a member of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04554
He be allowed to test for promotion to the grade of senior master sergeant (SMSgt) and be considered for promotion by the SMSgt promotion board during cycle 13E8. The reason the these documents did not go before the promotion board is because their close out dates did not meet the promotion eligibility cutoff date (PECD) for any previous cycle; the PECD for cycle 12E8 was 30 Sep 11; therefore, the first time these documents would have been considered by a promotion board was cycle 13E8 that...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04555
On 15 May 12, he was sent an email that stated there were 8 first sergeants that had competed during the 12E8 WAPS cycle who tested in the wrong CAFSC and two of them were selected for SMSgt. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOE evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: He reiterates his original contentions and believes he did everything in his power to ensure he was competing in the correct CAFSC...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04559
The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant states she and her husband were married approximately two years after his retirement from the Air Force. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice;...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04565
________________________________________________________________ THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: ARPC/CV did not make a recommendation and states that the applicant has never met a USAFR promotion board and recommended a referral to AFPC to comment on the promotion deferrals. The applicant did not meet any promotion boards during the time he served in the USAFR. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04571
________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was measured two times at the Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) during the FA in question. The applicant is contesting a FA test dated 20 Sep 12; however, there is no FA test result with that date listed in AFFMS. 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04575
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04575 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations. However, the Board would like to point out that if the applicant were to provide post-service information, they...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04576
CG B-202023, dated 4 Dec 1981, advises that civilian employees married to members of the uniformed services cannot each receive an entitlement for shipment of the same HHG. 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 (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04578
AFBCMR BC-2012-04578 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, we recommend that: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04579
On 18 July 2012, the applicant requested an extension to the length of time authorized to relocate because his spouses prognosis improved and is now able to move. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility which is attached at Exhibits C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: PPA HQ/ECAF recommends denial, indicating the Joint...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04585
AFBCMR BC-2012-04585 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, we recommend that: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04590
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04590 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her reentry (RE) code of 2C (entry-level separation with uncharacterized service or involuntary honorable discharge) be changed so that she can be eligible to rejoin the military. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04598
On 25 Jan 2011, he was discharged from the Air Force, with service characterized as general (under honorable conditions). ________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04601
He had 17 years and 6 months towards retirement when he was honorably discharged due to a medical condition (running) and later transferred to the IRR. He received a Letter of Counseling for failure to complete the fitness test for the second time. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letters prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility and the AFBCMR Medical Consultant which are attached at Exhibits C and...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04604
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary (OPR) and is attached at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: NGB/A1PO recommends granting the applicants request to change his Date of Appointment (DOA) in the Air National Guard from 7 May 10 to 30 Sep 09; however, if the BCMR approves, his Total Years Service Date (TYSD); Total Federal Commissioned...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04606
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04606 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect he made a timely election for spouse and child coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04609
Her 16 November 2010, 14 February 2011, 5 January 2012, 3 April 2012, and 2 July 2012 Fitness Assessment (FA) scores be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends approval of the applicants request to have her 16 November 2010, 14 February 2011, 5 January 2012, 3 April 2012, and 2 July 2012 Fitness Assessments removed from the Air Force Fitness...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04612
With the current new U.S. military laws allowing homosexuals to openly serve in the U.S. Armed Forces, he requests that the Board change his current character of service from undesirable to general. The applicant was released from the Air Force on 23 February 1952 under the provisions of AFR 35-66 (homosexuality) and received an undesirable discharge. Although the discharge was properly processed according to the applicable regulation, the applicant's discharge record indicates discharge...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04614
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04614 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The narrative reason for separation on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be changed from unsatisfactory performance to medical...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04616
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04616 (DECEASED) COUNSEL: NONE (APPLICANT) HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her records be corrected to reflect that on 30 Sep 11 she was medically retired for permanent disability instead of voluntarily retired upon sufficient service for retirement. After a thorough review of the evidence of record...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-04618
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04618 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The time he was retained in the Inactive Status List Reserve Section (ISLRS) from 1 Apr 99 through 23 Aug 03 be removed. ________________________________________________________________ THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: ARPC/DPTT recommends approval...