AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02611
Although the applicant contends he received shrapnel to side of his face and nearly lost his right eye, there is no medical documentation to support this injury. After a thorough review of the available evidence and applicants complete submission, we find no evidence that his records should be corrected to show he was awarded the PH. ________________________________________________________________ _ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02612
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-02612 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 , , be corrected to show that 14 days of leave was restored to his leave balance. R....
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02617
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02617 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD) be upgraded. The applicants sentence to a BCD was within legal limits. Exhibit E. Letter, BCMR, dated 23 Jan 2014, w/atch.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02619
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02619 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her debt which resulted from receiving Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) with dependent rate from 31 Mar 10 through 30 Apr 12 be cancelled. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: DFAS-IN recommends approving the applicants request based on the Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR) that states the applicant was entitled to the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02620
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letters prepared by the Air Force offices of primary responsibility, which are attached at Exhibits C and D. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFLOA/JAJM recommends denial of the applicants request to set aside his NJP, indicating the applicant has not shown a clear error or injustice. He was later informed that the commander had made his decision to impose...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02621
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02621 XXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Fitness Assessment (FA), dated 23 May 13 be corrected to reflect a 1.5 mile run time of 14:00 minutes in the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). The other participant had a recorded time of 13:57, yet he was given a time of...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02623
The only means by which the divorced spouse can become an SBP beneficiary is if a former spouse coverage is elected by the service member or a deemed election is made on the basis of a court order. We took notice of the applicants complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, the applicant has not demonstrated that extraordinary circumstances exist that are required for this Board to grant relief in cases of competing SBP beneficiaries. While we do not take issue with...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02626
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02626 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His uncharacterized discharge be changed to honorable. The complete AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial stating the applicant was only on active duty for 175 days when the discharge action was initiated; therefore, he...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02627
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-02627 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 , , be corrected to show that: a. On 20 October 2011, he was not released from active...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02630
His date of separation from active duty in the Regular Air Force be adjusted to reflect the day before his appointment in the Air Force Reserve (AFR) to eliminate a break in service. This was also unfortunately at the same time that a Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) upgrade was being completed and no appointment actions into the AFR were being accomplished until sometime after 27 March 2013. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02635
The remaining relevant facts, extracted from the applicants official military service records, are contained in the evaluations provided by the Air Force offices of primary responsibility at Exhibits C and D. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denying the applicants request for changing the Given Under My Hand date on his MSM for the period 7 August 2005 to 12 August 2010. We took note of the comments and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02649
AFBCMR BC-2013-02649 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 XXXXXXXX, be corrected to show the following: a. That he was not released from active duty on 20 May 2013, but on that date continued to serve on active duty...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02650
AFBCMR BC-2013-02650 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 XXXXXXXXX, be corrected to show the following: a. That he was not released from active duty on 20 May 2013, but on that date continued to serve on active duty...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02654
On 25 Feb 14, a request for post-service information was forwarded to the applicant for response within 30 days (Exhibit C). He has provided no evidence which would lead us to believe that his entry-level separation with uncharacterized service was improper or contrary to the provisions of the governing directive. Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, dated 17 Mar 14.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02655
Members of the Board considered this application on 8 April 2014. Panel Chair Attachment: Ltr, AFRC FGC/FGS, dtd 9 Aug 13 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-02655 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02656
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02656 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His record be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal (AFCM). In this case, a thorough review of the applicants official personnel records indicates that the special order awarding him an AFCM for the period 9 Jan 65...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02657
AFBCMR BC-2013-02657 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 the applicant's records be corrected to show that: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02658
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02658 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Reentry (RE) code of 2C (Involuntary separation with Honorable discharge; or entry-level separation without characterization of service) be changed so that he may reenlist in the Air Force Reserve. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02659
He was medically retired at 19 years; done wrong by the Air Force; and now they are taking his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits that he is entitled to. He was instructed to complete the three extra years and the TEB would be approved. It is unacceptable for DPSIT to deny his request when he served the additional time that is required for approval.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02662
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02662 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be eligible to sell 30 days of leave. As of this date, this office has not received a response (Exhibit D). We took notice of the applicants complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02665
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, issued in conjunction with his 15 Jul 68 separation; DD Form 4, Enlistment Record; AF Form 7, Airman Military Record; electronic mail from former members and various other documents. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Subsequent to the Air Force evaluation, the applicant...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02670
Public Law (PL) 99-145 requires spouses of married service members to concur in writing, prior to the service members retirement in SBP elections that provide less than full spouse coverage. The applicant was briefed on the options and effects of the SBP, and elected to decline SBP coverage prior to his 1 Aug 12 retirement. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Aug 13.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02675
A waiver of the RE code 2C from recruiting services based on the medical communitys recommendation of meeting medical requirements would be more appropriate than granting a reenlistment eligible RE code since the applicant did not provide any evidence of an error or injustice in her discharge. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02676
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2013-02676 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02678
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02678 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The following items on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, issued in conjunction with his 29 Apr 11 placement on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) be changed so that he can reenter the Air...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02685
He be awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA). He be awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal (AFGCM). The medal is awarded to enlisted personnel during a three-year period of active military service or for a one-year period of service during a time of war.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02688
(22 Apr 2013 return date plus 14 days of downtime plus 21 days of earned leave equates to 27 May 2013) There is a difference of 8 days (from original orders end date [19 May 2013] to 27 May 2013). ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that the AF Form 938, Request and Authorization for Active Training/Active Duty Tour, Reserve...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02691
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02691 COUNSEL: NONE (DECEASED FORMER MEMBER) HEARING DESIRED: NO (APPLICANT) ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His deceased fathers record be corrected to reflect he was retroactively awarded the following awards: a. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02692
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. A list of the applicants last five FA results is as follows: Date Composite Score Rating 26 Jul 2013 79.30 Satisfactory *30 Apr 2013 36.50 Unsatisfactory 12 Oct 2012 81.90 Satisfactory 3 Oct 2012 71.60 Unsatisfactory 15 May 2012 Exempt Exempt *Contested FA On 7 Jan 14, a similar request was considered and denied by the Fitness Assessments Appeals Board (FAAB), on the basis of Insufficient evidence; specifically no...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02698
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02698 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His date of separation be extended from 31 May 2010 to 30 September 2010 and he be processed for a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB). Upon return from that deployment, he received treatment for these injuries and was told by a senior medical technician...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02703
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 Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial, indicating the applicant has not provided any proof of an error or injustice in reference to his RE code and his non-selection for reenlistment was in accordance with current guidance. While the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02704
She did not even know about the divorce until her husband passed away. If neither the member nor the former spouse requests the election change during the one-year eligibility period, former spouse coverage may not be established thereafter. Further, the divorce decree she provided did not include language that would entitle her to former spouse SBP coverage.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02709
Based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge, to include reason and authority, was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge manual and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. Statements from individuals not substantiated by either medical or official records will not be considered sufficient evidence of wounds. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02710
The applicant's 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 following members of the Board considered AFBCMR...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02719
The Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) narrative states he began experiencing back pain after completing weight training for his Air Force Specialty. On 12 Apr 95, the applicant was diagnosed with lower back pain that existed prior to service (EPTS) and spondylolysis and a recommendation for back exercises, continuation of medication and entry-level separation with follow-up with a civilian orthopedic physician. On 18 Apr 95, the applicant underwent a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB).
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02724
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: On 10 Feb 2011, he applied and received approval for Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB). * For those individuals who have an approved retirement date after 1 Aug 2009, and before 1 Jul 2010, no additional service is required. Additionally, when the applicant applied through MilConnect, there would have been a message from his service component stating that his TEB is not final until AF Form 4406,...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02726
In an undated letter, the applicants commander notified him that he was recommending he be discharged from the Air Force for commission of a serious offense In Accordance With (IAW) Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, with a general (under honorable conditions) discharge. On 2 Apr 1997, he was discharged with service characterized as a general (under honorable conditions) with a narrative reason for separation of Misconduct. He served 14 years, 10...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02729
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02729 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be awarded the Master Force Protection badge with the star and wreath. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He recently learned that one month after his retirement, the Air Force Uniform Board approved special agents with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI) to wear the Force Protection badge. The remaining...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02732.doc
DPSIT states the applicant retired before the start of the TEB program. The applicants contentions are duly noted; 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 since the applicant retired prior to the implementation of the Post-9/11 GI Bill education program he is not eligible to transfer education benefits and he has not been the victim of an error or injustice. Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02735
On 11 Jun 11, the applicant submitted a request for voluntary separation noting she was having difficulties coping with the Air Force since the sexual assault. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The AFBCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial noting there is no evidence of an error or injustice with respect to the applicants separation from the Air Force. As for her contention she was not given adequate or proper support and treatment,...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02738
As a result we have concluded that the recorded AC scores are not an accurate reflection of applicant's abdominal circumference. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation, with attachment, was forwarded to the applicant on 6 Dec 13 for review and comment within 30 days. The applicant has provided documentation validating he had a medical condition that affected his ability to pass the AC...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02743
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02743 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. AFROTC records indicate that he received POCI funds, which was confirmed in his request as well. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02744
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02744 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 19 Apr 06, the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) considered the applicants request to upgrade his discharge to honorable and concluded that the discharge was...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02746
The complete DPSID evaluation is at Exhibit C. __________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The 9AS Awards and Decorations office advised him that the criterion for award of the AAM is 20 combat sorties. Accordingly, we recommend his records be corrected as indicated below. __________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02749
The complete DPFD evaluation is at Exhibit C. The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends amending the applicants record to reflect he was removed from the TDRL and permanently retired with a 50 percent disability rating due to PTSD, under VASRD Code 9411, effective 12 March 2012. While the Medical Consultant recommends granting the applicant the 50 percent rating, he does not believe this should be based upon the documentation from the DVA; as this evidence was the same old evidence utilized...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02751
AFBCMR BC-2013-02751 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 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX, be corrected to show the following: a. That he was not released from active duty on 20 May 2013, but on that date continued to serve on active...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02753
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02753 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, be amended to reflect award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). The applicant provided a signed certificate for award of the MSM for the period of 16 Oct 71 to 30...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02760
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letters prepared by the Air Force offices of primary responsibility, which are attached at Exhibits C and D. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPFD recommends denial, indicating the preponderance of evidence reflects that no error or injustice occurred during the disability process. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPFD evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOA...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02762
This election package was sent to her address on file; however, she did not make an election within the required time period. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit C). 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 02764
The applicant was notified by his commander of his intent to recommend his discharge from the Air Force under the provisions of AFR 39-10 (Misconduct - Drug Abuse). The discharge authority concurred with the recommendation and directed a general discharge. On 4 September 1997, the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) considered and denied the applicants request that his general discharge be upgraded to honorable.