AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 03368
Additionally, he requested a personal hearing (Exhibit D). We note the applicant states that he initiated the TEB in Aug 09 and does not have proof of this submission. Exhibit D. DD Form 149, dated 7 Jan 13.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 00188
For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit E. During a recent audit it was discovered that the applicants response to the Air Force advisory opinion was misfiled and was not available for the Boards consideration when they considered his case. He states while debriefing a flight crew he became enraged when he noticed a handmade poster with a sarcastic slogan poking fun at...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 00362
On 3 May 93, the member completed an ARPC Form 123, Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan Election Certificate, and indicated that he had no eligible spouse or children and deferred participation. The applicant and the member were divorced on 24 Aug 93. As of this date, a response has not been received by this office (Exhibit C).
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 00965
DPSIDR states if someone has firsthand knowledge of his accomplishments and achievements, that individual may act as the recommending official. _________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: SAF/MRBP notes the applicant provided documentation to support the required number of flight test missions to award the AAM for two periods of service: 26 Apr 06 to 4 Oct 06 and 14 Jul 09 to 21 Dec 09 and recommends approval of OLCs for these periods...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 01525
On 28 Oct 98, the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) denied the applicants request to upgrade his discharge to honorable. 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. Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR Medical Advisor, dated 14 Dec 12.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 01526
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01526 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was told his discharge would be upgraded to honorable six months after his...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 01543
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of the Fitness Assessment (FA) Member Illness/Injury Claim Form and various other documents. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-01543 in Executive Session on 21 May 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Nov 12.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 01562
Due to the length of the DES process and numerous prescribed medications, he decided to waive the DES process and retire from active duty. DPSIT notes the applicants claim that he had to unexpectedly retire before he could transfer benefits to his daughter and fulfill his one year service commitment is not true as he could have retired at any time. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 01644
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01644 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) he received for his actions, on 22 Aug 68, be upgraded to the Silver Star (SS) Medal. ________________________________________________________________ THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIDR did not provide a...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 01645
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01645 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) he received for his actions, on 22 Aug 68, be upgraded to the Silver Star (SS) Medal. ________________________________________________________________ THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIDR did not provide a...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 01675
He was on a profile at the time and should not have tested in certain components. cleared to test on the waist measurement and the 1 mile walk. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends disapproval of the applicants request to void the FA score; however, they recommend the cardio, push-up and sit-up components of the FA dated 14 Mar 12 be updated to reflect exempt in the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 01710
Therefore, to preclude a possible injustice, it would be appropriate to correct the applicants record to reflect he elected former spouse and child SBP coverage based on full retire pay effective 1 Nov 11. In this respect, we note the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) recommends the service members record be changed to reflect that he elected former spouse and child coverage under SBP and we agree with their recommendation. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIAR, dated 11 Jun 12,...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 01718
DPTT states the member and/or his former spouse had one year from the date of the QDRO, dated 9 Oct 01, to make a former spouse deemed election to the Secretary concerned. He states the QDRO does not provide the required election data necessary to complete the SBP enrollment form. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 01832
His narrative reason for separation of misconduct be changed. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Advisor recommends denial since the applicant has not meet the burden to support his petition for a medical discharge due to the use of Accutane or any existing mental health condition present at the time of separation. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we find...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 01878
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-001878 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: She be allowed to transfer her educational benefits to her dependent son. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She was not told she could transfer her GI Bill to her dependents while she was on...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 01883
She states that the MTF failed to initiate an AF Form 469 in a timely manner, and that she was not placed on a FA exemption until Nov 10. SAF/IG also states that Because these abnormal X-ray results were not communicated to her until Oct 10, almost a year later, she dutifully continued to comply with the muscular plan of care treatments that resulted in an Air Force FA failure for pushups, even with continuing symptoms. In fact, the applicant achieved a perfect score of 10/10 points on...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 01933
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01933 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His dishonorable discharge be upgraded to an other than honorable conditions discharge [sic]. Specifically, section 1552(f)(1) permits the correction of a record to reflect actions taken by a reviewing authority under the UCMJ. The rule for...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 01941
The Panel members did not faithfully execute their responsibilities in accordance with Air Force Personnel Center Instruction (AFPCI) 36-112, Line Officer Initial Skill Training Reclassification Procedures, in that the Panel members simply accepted the recommendation of her squadron commander, which was biased and discriminatory, without consideration of other factors which demonstrate her potential to serve as an officer in the Air Force. The Panel reviews all information submitted in the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 01973
This Foreign Service time is reflected on his DD Form 214. Although the Foreign Service time on his DD Form 214 exceeds that confirmed by DPAPP, other than his own assertions, he has not provided sufficient evidence that would lead us to believe that he served in the Republic of Vietnam. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 01987
She filed for the SBP annuity and was informed that her husband never elected SBP spouse coverage. DPSIAR notes that in all of these cases, the facts were essentially the same as in this case except the applicant failed to request correction within six years of the members death and her notarized statement claiming the member had told her over and over again that she was to receive his pension does not meet the standard criteria for a Barber affidavit, i.e., (1) she was not notified at...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 02043
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: While married, the member elected spouse and child coverage based on a reduced level of retired pay under the SBP prior to his 1 Jun 73 retirement. There is no record of marriage at the time of his death. While counsel argues the former member never married; the evidence of record, specifically, the death certificate states otherwise.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 02188
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02188 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect his deployment in support of Operation RESTORE HOPE and award of the Air Force Achievement Medal for this deployment. The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 02226
We took notice of the applicants complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 02229
He should have been allowed 42-90 days to complete a FA after his recommended release date. ______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 28 Aug 12, for review and comment within 30 days. The AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report, submitted by the applicant is noted; however, in the absence of the fitness assessment scoresheet, fitness...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 02269
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02269 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to general. Specifically, section 1552(f)(1) permits the correction of a record to reflect actions taken by a reviewing authority under the UCMJ. We note this Board is without authority to reverse, set...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 02357
________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: Based on the available records, the applicant served on active duty, from 13 Oct 82 to 29 Oct 92 and was transferred to the Air Force Reserve. They must have eight years of active service and have been on active duty orders for more than 30 days at the time the condition became unfitting, as subsequently determined by the PEB, and meet all other requirements set forth under the law and governing Air Force...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 02365
The complete DPSD evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: In a three-page response, the applicant reiterates much of his earlier contentions. The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit E. _________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant states the Department Veterans Affairs (DVA) rated his Crohns...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 02404
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02404 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 to allow him entry into any branch of military service. On 7 Oct 10, his commander notified...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 02488
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends denial of the applicants request to void his 30 Apr 12, FA test score. While we note the applicant requests that his entire Fitness Assessment dated 30 Apr 12, be removed from the AFFMS, the AF Form 422 only exempts him from the 1.5 mile run. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Aug 12.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 02520
In addition, Southaven, MS is consistently listed throughout his records as his HOR. We took notice of the applicants complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 02554
AFBCMR BC-2012-02554 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 APPLICANT, be corrected to...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 02579
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letters prepared by the Air Force offices of primary responsibility, which are attached at Exhibits C, D, G and H. ________________________________________________________________ _ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIM recommends the applicants request to have his leave restored be granted. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOE recommends denial of the applicants request...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 02582
The LOR dated 14 Mar 12, be removed from her records. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPSIM recommends approval of the applicants requests to remove the FA dated 13 Dec 11 and 12 Mar 12. DPSIM notes the applicant provided documentation which states she was not medically fit for her FA due to snapping hip syndrome. DPSIM also recommends the applicants LORs dated 19 Dec 11 and 14 Mar 12 be removed from her records as both...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 02591
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02591 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be considered for promotion to the grade of Colonel by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for the Fiscal Years 1996A (FY96A), FY97A, and FY98A Reserve Line and Nonline Colonel Central Selection Boards (CSBs). The applicant did not file within...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 02707
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 following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-02707 in Executive Session on 9 May 13,...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 02735
A Medical Evaluation Board concluded the Bipolar diagnosis was improper and suggested he may have experienced a brief psychotic episode. On 6 Sep 11, he was certified to return to duty and all restrictions have been removed. The Air Force Psychiatry Consult reviewed the applicants request and supporting documentation and agreed with the findings of the ACS. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 02761
AFBCMR BC-2012-02761 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 | CY2013 | BC 2012 02866
He accepted the training by signing training Reports of Individual Personnel (RIPs) that reflected a 36-month ADSC and subsequently signed an AF Form 63 with a three-year ADSC. He has provided documentation from two RPA Beta Test Program graduates that reflect a three-year ADSC for the UP3AA Course. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 02972
She was again advised that she would need a 30 percent disability rating from DVA to be medically retired. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 10 Dec 10, a Medical Evaluation Board diagnosed the applicant with back pain with radiculopathy and referred her to an Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB). In this respect, we note that in order for a member with less than 20 years of active military service to be eligible for disability...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 03004
With this in mind, Title 38, U.S.C., which governs the DVA compensation system, was written to allow awarding compensation ratings for conditions that were not proven unfitting for military service at the time of separation. The complete BCMR Medical Consultants 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 26 Mar 2013 for review and...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 03009
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03009 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be allowed to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to his children. ________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: When he converted his old GI Bill benefits to the Post 9/11 GI Bill...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 03017
Her narrative reason for separation does not have an effect on her RE code, as her RE code is driven by her involuntary discharge and honorable character of service. However, by a majority vote, the Board recommended denial of a change to the reentry code. AFPC/DPSOR has admitted that her discharge reason for separation and the corresponding separation code should be corrected.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 03049
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03049 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, be changed as follows: 1) The reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 2P (Separated under AFM 39-10 as a marginal performer or to preserve good order and discipline) be changed to 2B (Separated...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 03084
His narrative reason for separation was Homosexual Acts. In a letter to the applicant dated 24 Aug 2012, addressing correction of his DD Form 214, AFPC/DPSOR advised the applicant that due to regulations, they cannot amend the DD Form 214 to add the John L. Levitow Honor Graduate award. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force at Exhibits C,D, and...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 03088
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His supervisor believes that his service for the time period from July 2003 to January 2008 is deserving of an MSM. DPTS states that all Air Force decorations require a signed written recommendation be submitted into official channels and processed through the approval authority. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBP, dated 27 Mar 13.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 03104
He be provided with the special order for the award of the Antarctica Service Medal (ASM). His records be corrected to reflect award of the Air Force Combat Action Medal (AFCAM). DPSID states the applicant was discharged from active duty on 28 Feb 69, rendering him ineligible for the Air Force Combat Action Medal.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 03131
Since the applicant was awarded the AFEM for serving in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH he is ineligible for award of the GWOT-E. After a thorough review of the applicants official military personnel record, AFPC/DPSID determined the applicants entitlement to the Air Force Expeditionary Medal (AFEM), Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, and Air Force Overseas...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 03134
DPSID states the SAEMR is awarded to all Air Force service members who, after 1 Jan 1963, qualify as "expert" in small arms marksmanship with either the M-16 rifle or issue handgun. 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. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 03152
AFBCMR BC-2012-03152 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, it is directed that: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that: a. The cardio component of the Fitness Assessment, dated 1 May 2012, reflect exempt in the Air Force Fitness Management...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2012 03171
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03171 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 6 Jun 12 be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation...