AIR FORCE BC 

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 
RD FOR CORRECTION OF M  TARY RECORDS 

SEP  2 4  1998 

IN THE MATTER OF: 

DOCKET NUMBER:  97- 02661 
COUNSEL:  NONE 

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HEARING DESIRED:  YES 

APPLICANT REOUESTS THAT: 

His Reenlistment Eligibility  (RE) code of  “2Q” be  changed to an 
eligible reenlistment code. 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 
He will receive a Bachelor of Science in nursing  (BSN) this May 
1998,  and he would like to be eligible to enter the services.  He 
states that he  is mentally  able and physically able  to perform 
all duties as a Registered Nurse  (RN) in the military. 

Applicant’s complete submission is attached at Exhibit A. 

STATEMENT OF FACTS: 
Applicant enlisted  in the  Regular Air  Force on 25 January  1 9 9 1  
for a period of four years. 

Applicant  was  found  unfit  for  further  military  service  and 
discharged  with  severance  pay  with  a  ten  percent  compensable 
disability rating after  serving two years Znd twenty-eight days 
on active duty.  He  received  $4,004.40 in disability severance 
Pay 
A Medical Evaluation Board  (MEB) was conducted on 1 October 1992 
at 
Air Force Base for a diagnosis of contact dermatitis 
secondary to allergy to JP-4 aircraft  fuels.  The medical  data 
was referred to the Informal Physical Evaluation Board  (IPEB) for 
evaluation and the member was found unfit for continued military 
service.  The  IPEB recommended he  be  discharged  with  severance 
pay  with  a  10 percent  disability  rating.  They  state  thak.’. on 
25 January 1993,  the applicant concurred with the recommendations 
of the IPEB and on 1 February 1 9 9 3   officials within the Office of 
the  Secretary  of  the  Air  Force  directed  his  discharge  with 

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severance pay.  Applicant  was  discharged  effective  22  February 
1993. 

AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

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The Chief, Physical Disability Division, AFPC/DPPD, reviewed this 
application and  states  that  a  thorough  review of  the  case  file 
revealed no  errors  or  irregularities in  the  processing  of  the 
applicant's  case within the disability evaluation system.  They 
further state  that  the  applicant was  appropriately found unfit 
for continued military  service and properly rated under  federal 
disability rating guidelines.  He was also afforded all rights to 
which  he  was  entitled  under  disability  law  and  departmental 
policy.  His  separation code,  JFL, under  the  provisions of AFR 
35-4,  Disability  Entitled  to  Severance  Pay,  indicates  he  was 
separated  by  reason  of  physical  disability  and  entitled  to 
disability severance pay.  This code was correct at the time of 
his discharge.  Furthermore, they defer to the correct OPR as to 
the appropriateness of a waiver of entry standards to allow his 
reenlistment in the armed forces. 

A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C. 

The Chief Medical Consultant, AFBCMR,  reviewed  this  application 
and  states that while  there can be  no change in the  reason for 
the applicant's  separation, it would seem appropriate to consider 
a change in his reenlistment eligibility code to accommodate his 
desire to return to the military, with waiver if he is otherwise 
qualified  for  commissioning. 
They  state,  nursing  duties, 
obviously, would not place him in close contact with his jet fuel 
allergen, and  there is  little likelihood  of him having  further 
difficulties as previously experienced.  They are, therefore, of 
the opinion that the RE code on the applicant's  DD Form 214 be 
changed to 3K by  authority of the AFBCMR to allow consideration 
of  applicant's  return  to  military  service  if  he  is  otherwise 
found suitable for such duty. 

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A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit D. 

Chief,  Skills  Management  Branch,  AFPC/DPPAE,  reviewed  this 
application  and  states  that  they  determined  the  RE  code  is 
correct  since  it  was  driven  by  the  reason  for  discharge. 
However, in view of the medical consultant's  comments, they defer 
to  the  Board  to  decide  whether  the  applicant's  case  warrants 
relief.  They state that if the Board changes the applicant's  RE 
code to 3 K ,   he will be  able to apply for a waiver  entry into a 
military commissioning program, provided all other condition$'.for 
the program are met. 

A copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit E. 

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APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were  forwarded to applicant 
on 20 April  1998 for review and response within 30 days.  “A’s  of 
this date, no response has been received by this office. 

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 

1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing 
law or regulations. 
2.  The application was timely filed. 

3.  Sufficient  relevant  evidence  has  been  presented  to 
demonstrate  the  existence  of  probable  error  or  injustice 
warranting  a change in the  applicant‘s RE code.  In accordance 
with applicable regulations, the RE code was  appropriate to the 
However,  we  note  applicant‘s  post- 
existing  circumstances. 
service activities and  accomplishments.  He  states that he will 
receive a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing in May 1998.  In 
view of his post-service accomplishments, we believe he should be 
afforded the opportunity to apply for a waiver to enlist in the 
armed services.  Whether or not he is successful will depend on 
the  needs  of  the  service  and  our  recommendation  in  no  way 
guarantees that he will be allowed to return to the Air Force or 
any  branch  of  the  service. 
Therefore,  we  recommend  that 
applicant‘s  record be  corrected to  reflect  an  RE  code  of  “3K” 
(Reserved  for  use  by  HQ  AFPC  or  the  Air  Force  Board  for 
Correction  of  Military  Records  (AFBCMR)  when  no  other 
reenlistment eligibility code applies or is appropriate). 

4.  The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not 
been  shown  that  a  personal  appearance  with  or without  counsel 
will  materially  add  to  our  understanding  of  the  issuets) 
involved.  Therefore, the request for a hea7ing is not favorably- 
considered. 

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: 
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force 
relating to APPLICANT, be  corrected to show that at the time of 
his discharge on 22 February 1993, he was issued a Reenlistment 
Eligibility (RE) code of “3K.“ 

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The following members of the Board considered this application in 
Executive Session on  6  August  1998,  under the provisions of AFI 
36- 2603: 

Mr. Charles E .   Bennett, Panel Chair 
Mr. Loren S. Perlstein, Member 

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All members voted  to correct the  records, as  recommended.  The 
following documentary evidence was considered: 

Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 3 1  Aug 97. 
Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 
Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPPD, dated 25  Sep 97. 
Exhibit D.  Memo, BCMA Medical Consultant, dated 10 Feb 98. 
Exhibit E .   Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 27 Mar 98. 
Exhibit F.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 20 Apr 98. 

LCHARLES 

E .   BENNETT 

Panel Chair 

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H E A D Q U A R T E R S   AIR  F O R C E   P E R S O N N E L  C E N T E R  

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MEMORANDUM FOR  AFBCMR 

FROM:  HQ AFPCDPPAE 

550 C Street West Ste 10 
Randolph AFB TX 78 1 50-47 12 

The applicant requests his Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code changed to a favorable 

code to permit future entry into the military as a registered nurse.  The applicant was 
involuntarily discharged on 22 Feb 93 with an honorable characterization for physical disability. 
He received an RE code of “24: Personnel retired or discharged under AFR 35-4.” 

In reviewing applicant’s military personnel record, we determined the RE code is 
correct since it was driven by the reason for discharge.  However, the Air Force Board .for 
Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) Medical Consultant recommends changing the RE 
code to “3K:  Reserved for use by HQ AFPC or the Air Force Board for Correction of Military 
Records (AFBCMR) when no other reenlistment eligibility code applies or is appropriate.” 

We defer to the Board to decide whether applicant’s case warrants relief.  If the Board 
changes applicant’s RE code to “3K,” he will be able to apply for a waiver entry into a military 
commissioning program, provided all other conditions for the program are met. 

Chief, Skills ManaMent Branch 
Dir of Personnel Program Management 

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DEPARTMENT 6 F  THE AIR FORCE 

WEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE PERSONNEL CENTER 

RANDOLPH  AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS 

25 Sep 97 

MEMORANDUM FOR AFBCMR 

FROM: 

AFPC/DPPD 
550 C Street West Ste 06 
Randolph AFB TX 78 150-4708 

SUBJECT:  Application for Correction of Military Records 

reenter the armed forces. 

Applicant requests his reentry code be changed to allow him to 

FACTS: Applicant was found unfit for M e r  military service and discharged with 
severance pay with a ten percent compensable disability rating after serving two years and 
twenty-eight days on active duty.  Member received $4,004.40 in disability severance pay. 
DISCUSSION:  A Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) was conducted on 1 Oct 92 at 
Holloman Air Force Base for a diagnosis of “contact dermatitis secondary to allergy to JP-4 
aircraft hels.”  The medical data was referred to the Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB) 
for evaluation and the member was found unfit for continued military service.  The IPEB 
recommended he be discharged with severance pay with a 10 percent disability rating.  On 
25 Jan 93 the applicant concurred with the recommendations of the IPEB and on 1 Feb 93 
officials within the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force directed his discharge with severance 
pay.  Applicant was discharged effective 22 Feb 93. 

A thorough review of the case file revealed no errors or irregularities in the processing of 
the applicant’s case within the disability evaluation system.  He was appropriately found unfit for 
continued military service and properly rated under federal disability rating guidelines.  The 
member was afforded all rights to which he was entitled under disability law and departmental 
policy. 

mCLUSIc)11I:  We defer to the appropriate OPR regarding the applicant’s request to 
change his reentry code.  The applicant’s separation code “JFL” indicates he was separated by 

reason of physical disability and entitled to disability severance pay.  This code was correct at the 
time of his discharge.  Further, we defer to the correct OPR as to the appropriateness of a waiver 
of entry standards to allow his reenlistment in the armed forces. 

Directorate of Pers Prog Management 

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 

WASHINGTON, DC 

Office of the Assistant Secretary 

AFBCMR 97-0266 1 

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF 

Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction 

of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A 
Stat 1 16), it is directed that: 

records of the Department of the Air Force relating to 
be corrected to show that at the time of his discharge on 
enlistment Eligibility (RE) code of “3K.” 

Director 
Air Force Review Boards Agency 

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MEMORANDUM FOR AFBCMR 

FROM:  BCMR Medical Consultant 

1535 Command Drive, EE Wing, 3rd Floor 
Andrews AFB MD  20762-7002 

SUBJECT:  Application for Correction of Military Records 

Applicant's entire case file has been reviewed and is forwarded with the following 

findings, conclusions and recommendations. 

REQUESTED ACTION:  Applicant was separated with severance pay and 10 

percent disability rating for contact dermatitis related to his work with jet fuels on 22 Feb 
93 after serving 2 years and 28 days on active duty.  He applies now requesting a 
change in his reenlistment code that would allow him to reenter the military upon 
completion of his nursing studies. 

FACTS:  The case is thoroughly reviewed by AFPC/DPPD and needs no further 

comments regarding his prior separation other than to say that the applicant had turned 
down the possibility of cross-training to a different field when his allergy to fuels was 
identified.  Since his separation, the applicant has successfully completed all but the 
remaining few months of a nursing degree program, and now would like to be 
considered for possible return to active duty when he graduates in May 1998. 

DISCUSSION:  While there can be no change in the reason for his separation, it 

would seem appropriate to consider a change in his RE Code to accommodate his 
desire to return to the military, with waiver if he is otherwise qualified for commissioning. 
Nursing duties, obviously, would not place him in close contact with his jet fuel allergen, 
and there is little likelihood of him having further difficulties as previously experienced. 

RECOMMENDATION:  The BCMR Medical  Consultant is of the opinion that the RE 
Code on the applicant's DD Form 214 be changed to 3K by authority of the AFBCMR to 
allow consideration of applicant's return to military service if he is otherwise found 
suitable for such duty. 

FREDERICK W. HORNICK, Col., USAF, MC, FS 
Chief Medical Consultant, AFBCMR 
Medical Advisor SAF Personnel Council