AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01034
Had the squadron followed through with the AmnM processing, the former commander would have seen and approved the awards. One of the approved citations actually states "voluntary risk of life," which is what all of their original citations read before citations were changed to the AFCM for “acts of courage.” The AFI states that the AmnM will not be awarded for "normal performance of duties." Exhibit H. Letter, Applicant, dated 12 Dec 2012, w/atch.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01080
Under current CRSC guidelines, the service member is required to meet the following basic eligibility requirements (a) received military retirement pay, (b) have disabilities rated at least 10 percent by DVA, and (c) submit a signed claim for Combat-Related Special Compensation. 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 and adopt its...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01105
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 B. DPSIAR states there is no evidence of Air Force error and absent evidence of a competing spouse it would be appropriate to enforce the parties’ court-ordered agreement to continue SBP coverage in the applicant’s behalf. Although the Air Force office of primary responsibility recommends approval, in the absence of...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01128
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His injury [sic] occurred while he was on active duty and the investigating officer found it to have occurred ILOD. It is unfortunate that the applicant lost his right hand, but it also might be considered unfair in layman’s terms that the IO found him ILOD while the approving authority found him NILOD. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01152
We took note of the applicant's complete submission, to include her rebuttal response, in judging the merits of the case; however, while it is clear from the documentation provided the deceased former service member served on a variety of temporary duty (TDY) assignments in the Southeast Asia Theater of Operations, we do not find the evidence presented sufficient to conclude his DD Form 214 should be corrected as she requests. After a thorough review of the evidence presented and the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01248
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01248 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES IN THE MATTER OF: ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His AFMPC Form 134, Retirement Order, block 12, Compensable Percentage of Physical Disability, be changed from 60 to 80 percent. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is a former member of...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01250
On 13 January 1982 the applicant requested discharge for the good of the service. The applicant was discharged from active duty in the grade of airman first class (E-3) effective 28 January 1982 with an UOTHC discharge. 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.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01257
_________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 29 November 2011 and was discharged on 16 December 2011. The Medical Consultant’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. 2 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant states he was misled by a fraudulent promise by Air Force personnel. Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR Medical...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01264
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01264 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The narrative reason for separation on her DD Form 214, Certificate of Discharge or Release from Active Duty, be changed from personality disorder to medical disability due to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bi-polar disorder, and anxiety. She...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01272
He did receive pre-separation counseling 16 April 2009 for education benefits prior to his retirement. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant states His DD Form 2648 shows that he received counseling about his education benefits; nothing mentions anything about the option to transfer benefits to a dependent. As such, we find the evidence sufficient to conclude that it is in the interest of justice to...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01290
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01290 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: _____________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect: 1. AFPC/DPSID will also administratively correct the applicant’s record to reflect the following medals and/or ribbons: 1. In regard to the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01346
The complete NGB/A1PS evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: In an undated letter the applicant responds that he is submitting the letter to provide further explanation of his request to accomplish the Post 9/11 TEB. We note the Air Force office of primary responsibility recommends approval if the Board finds an injustice. However, based on the applicant's complete submission, we find no...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01384
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01384 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED IN THE MATTER OF: ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His regular Reserve retirement be changed to a medical retirement. In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal statement, rental agreement, and Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) documentation. We carefully considered the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01474
On 3 Jul 12, AFPC/DPSOA requested the applicant provide the documents she contends were added to her appeal package without due process. On 24 Jul 12, in response to DPSOA’s request, she stated after submitting her appeal package to the Force Support Squadron, she inquired about the status and was informed her unit had provided additional documentation (i.e. LOC, dated 7 Sep 11, LOC, dated 3 Nov 11, and a LOR, dated 2 Mar 12) to legal for their recommendation to the group commander. The...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01483
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01483 COUNSEL: None HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: XXXXXXXXXX _______________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be commissioned as an officer. DPSIPR states the applicant’s record contains no documentation to support appointment to second lieutenant upon completion of training, nor is there documentation to support he was recommended for...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01524
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01524 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: _____________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a Under Other Than Honorable Condition (UOTHC) discharge. At the special court- martial and before a panel of officer members, consistent with his pleas, the applicant was found guilty of all three...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01531
________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial since the program was not in effect at the time of the applicant’s retirement. _____________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR BC-2012- 01531 in Executive Session on 8 Jan 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-01531 was considered: Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01537
Office of the Assistant Secretary DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON, DC Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air AFBCMR BC-2012-01537 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: 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 former member’s records be...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01547
DPSIAR states there is evidence of Air Force error; therefore, they recommend the applicant’s record be corrected to reflect she submitted a valid SBP election for child only coverage based on full retired pay effective 1 Nov 04. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 1 November 2004, she submitted a valid election for child...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01565
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Board AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01565 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: XXXXXXXXXX ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. conditions change the applicant’s of service, e. In the alternative, if the Board considers the applicant’s date of discovery to be that on which he first saw his undesirable and under other than honorable conditions...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01571
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON, DC Office of the Assistant Secretary Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the AFBCMR BC-2012-01571 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01572
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Her late husband paid SBP premiums for his former spouse’s SBP coverage from January 1996 to June 2004, even though the former spouse remarried in September 2003 before her 55th birthday. The complete DFAS evaluation is at Exhibit B. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRB Legal Advisor, dated 15 Nov 12, Exhibit E. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 4 Dec 12, w/atch.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01612
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01612 COUNSEL: NO HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His 4 days of lost leave be restored. AFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, explains SLA shall not be a means to authorize the accumulation of leave in excess of 60 days (75 days from 1 October 2008 through 30 September 2013) when it is a result of the...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01628
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01628 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 13 Jul 67, the 834 CSG/CC reviewed the case file and recommended the 9th Air Force commander (9 AF/CC) approve the applicant’s general (under honorable...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01680
On 3 Oct 11, the applicant reported for follow-up where his physician continued his restrictions and directed follow-up after the second surgery. SAF/AA Policy Memorandum, Return to Active Duty of Air Reserve Component Members Unable to Perform Military Duties, dated 8 Dec 06, provides that members who are released from active duty, but subsequently become unable to perform military duty as a result of an LOD condition, will be voluntarily returned to active duty until they are fit for duty...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01712
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01712 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical condition, back injury, be assessed as combat-related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act. Furthermore, documentation from the time of the ejection is silent for...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01729
On 7 October 1999, he petitioned for a grant of review before the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; however, his request was denied, making the findings and sentence final and conclusive under the UCMJ. He simply requests his BCD be upgraded because he is a productive member of his community, the punishment was severe, and otherwise he served his country honorably. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01876
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01876 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her service points be updated and corrected. DPT indicates that if it is the Board’s decision to grant the relief sought, then the applicant’s record should be corrected to award 20 paid active duty points for a school tour from 14 January 2006 to 3...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01886
The MUA is given to Active Duty Air Force, Reserve and Guard units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding achievement or service in direct support of combat operations for at least 90 continuous days during the period of military operations against an armed enemy of the United States on or after 11 Sep 11. DPSIDR states the applicant was awarded the MUA during his assignment to the 31st Combat Communications Squadron during the period 14 Jul 04 to 21 Apr 06....
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01891
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01891 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES IN THE MATTER OF: _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Dental Special Pay be converted to the Consolidated Special Pay (CSP) plan effective 1 July 2011. The complete DPAMF1 evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01900
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01900 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be changed to a medical discharge. The applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01911
At the time she was discharged she had no idea that she was permanently disqualified from reentering a military service. The medical discharge is a false representation of her service in the Air National Guard (ANG). The complete A1PP evaluation is at Exhibit F. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 20 Dec 12 for review and comment within 30 days.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01920
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: In his response dated 11 July 2012, the applicant states that on 4 November 2004, AFI 10-248 dated 1 January 2004, makes clear “the annual fitness assessment provides commanders with a tool to assist in the determination of overall fitness of their military personnel.” Paragraph 3.4., under “Scheduling” states frequency of fitness testing should be based on previous fitness score...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01922
The option to elect TEB for his dependents was available on the DVA website when he switched from the Montgomery GI Bill to the Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits. _________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01923
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the National Guard Bureau, which is at Exhibit B. 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 National Guard Bureau office of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01925
Moreover, as indicated by the OPR, the Air Force did not engage in a service-wide effort to seek-out members who were already on terminal leave or who had already completed their pre-separation counseling, in order to provide them with additional counseling on the Post 9/11 GI Bill. ________________________________________________________________ requirements eligibility dependent met the 2 THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01926
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON, DC Office of the Assistant Secretary AFBCMR BC-2012-01926 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: 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 former member’s records be corrected to show that: APPLICANT, be corrected to show that: The pertinent military records...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01938
The complete DPSIDR 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 28 Jun 12 for review and comment within 30 days. Moreover, a review of his flight records and the special orders awarding the AM (Basic) and AM, 1 OLC, indicate that he was awarded these AMs after completion of 35 combat missions. As such, based on the evidence of...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01975
On 16 October 1995, the commander notified the applicant of his intent to file the applicant’s Article 15 in his Senior Non- Commissioned Officer (SNCO) Selection Record. The applicant applied for retirement and a highest grade held determination was completed by the Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council. DPSOR states the applicant did not submit any evidence or identify an error or injustice in the grade determination process.
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-01984
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01984 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his dependent. He submitted his retirement request upon his return from deployment with an effective date of 1 July 2010. ________________________________________________________________ THE...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02002
Subsequently, it was determined the former content of AFI 2503, Administrative Demotion of Airman, and AFI 36-2502, Airman Promotion Program, dated 6 Aug 02, would continue to be used as the procedural guidance to implement the AFR Enlisted Demotion and Promotion Policy. We took note of the applicant’s arguments regarding the validity of the demotion instructions ,however, we agree with AFRC/A1K recommendation that the use of the former AFI 36-2503 and Air 36-2502 as the procedural guidance...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02006
His providers memorandum for record (MFR) stated he had a medical condition that prevented him from attaining a passing score on the walking component of his FA; however, the test was not removed from his records. Upon expiration of your 42 days reconditioning, you are cleared to test in all components of the AF Fitness Test. On 29 May 12, a memorandum was sent to applicant requesting additional documentation for removal of his FA dated 29 Oct 10. While he contends that he was...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02037
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force, which are attached at Exhibits B through D. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSID recommends denial of the applicant’s request to substitute the contested PRF. Based upon the presumed sufficiency of the prior ERAB decision, and no valid evidence provided by the applicant of any error or...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02048
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 B. We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02049
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02049 IN THE MATTER OF: COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be allowed to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill Educational benefits to his dependents. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 25 June 2012, a copy of the Air Force...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02058
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02058 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable. Pursuant to the Board's request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Clarksburg, West Virginia, provided an arrest record which is at Exhibit C. On 14 December 2012,...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02074
Although there are entries in his medical records that reflect a diagnosis of “Acute Strees Disorder,” absent a validated cause for the applicant’s claimed PTSD and absent evidence that such a diagnosis interfered with his military service, the Medical Consultant concludes the applicant has not met the burden of proof of error or injustice that warrants the desired change of the record. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02079
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02079 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: _________________________________________________________________ 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 one that will allow him to reenter the military. The remaining relevant facts pertaining...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02085
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON, DC Office of the Assistant Secretary Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air AFBCMR BC-2012-02085 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC-2012-02094
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02094 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His retirement year ending 23 June 2011 be changed from an unsatisfactory Federal service year to a satisfactory Federal service year by moving his 6 and 7 March 2010 Unit Training Assembly (UTA) points to 10 and 11 July 2010. The relevant facts...