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AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

JUL  1 5  5998 

IN THE MATTER OF: 

DOCKET NO:  97-03141 
COUNSEL:  None 

HEARING DESIRED:  No 

Applicant  requests  the  narrative  reason  for  separation,  the 
reenlistment eligibility  (RE) code and separation code be changed 
on his DD Form 214.  Applicant's submission is at Exhibit A. 
The  appropriate Air  Force  offices  evaluated  applicant's request 
and  provided  advisory  opinions  to  the  Board  recommending  the 
application be  denied  (Exhibit C).  The  advisory opinions were 
forwarded to the applicant  for review and  response  (Exhibit D). 
As of this date, no response has been received by this office. 

After  careful  consideration  of  applicant's  request  and  the 
available  evidence  of  record, we  find  insufficient  evidence  of 
error or injustice to warrant  corrective action.  The  facts and 
opinions stated in the advisory opinion appear to be based on the 
evidence  of  record  and  have  not  been  rebutted  by  applicant. 
Absent  persuasive  evidence  applicant  was  denied  rights to which 
entitled,  appropriate  regulations  were  not  followed, _-   or 
appropriate  standards  were  not  applied,  we  find  no  basis  to 
disturb the existing record. 

Accordingly, applicant's request is denied. 
The Board staff is directed to inform applicant of this decision. 
Applicant  should also be informed that this decision is final and 
will  only be  reconsidered upon  the presentation of  new relevant 
evidence  which  was  not  reasonably  available  at  the  time  the 
application was filed. 
Members of  the Board Ms.  Patricia J. Zarodkiewicz, Mr.  Loren S. 
Perlstein  and  Mr.  Dana  J.  Gilmour  considered  this  application- 
14 July  1998  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  Air  Force 
Instruction 36-2603 and the governing statute, 10 U.S.C. 1552. 

Panel Chai 

Exhibits: 
A.  Applicant's DD Form 149 
B.  Available Master Personnel Records 
C.  Advisory Opinions 
D.  AFBCMR Ltr Forwarding Advisory Opinions 

DEPARTMENT  OF T H E  AIR  FORCE 

HEADQUARTERS  AtR  FORCE  PERSONNEL CENTER 

RANDOLPH AIR  FORCE BASE TEXAS 

MEMORANDUM FOR  AFBCMR 
FROM:  HQ AFPC/DPPAES 

550 C Street West Ste 10 
Ranaolph AFB TX  78150-4712 

27 FEB XN8 

A review of applicant's case file was conducted.  The Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) 

Code "2"'  is correct.  The type of discharge drove assignment of the RE code. 

k4THLEEN R. LOPEZ, MSgt, USAF 
Special Programs and BCMR Manager 
Dir of Personnel Program Management 

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D E P A R T M E N T  OF' THE AIR  FORCE 

HEADQUARTERS  AIR  FORCE  PERSONNEL CENTKR 

RANDOLPH AIR  FORCE  8 A S E  TEXAS 

MEMORANDUM FOR AFBCMR 

FROM:  HQ AF'PCDPPRS 

550 C Street West Ste 11 
Randolph AFB TX  78150-4713 

The applicant, while serving in the grade of airman, was discharged fiom the Air Force 04 Mar 
97 under the provisions of MI 36-3208 (Personality Disorder) with an honorable  discharge.  He 
served 07 months 25 days total active service. 

Requested Action.  The applicant is requesting a change in his reason for discharge and his 

reentry code. 

Basis for Reauest.  Applicant claims his medical records state he was diagnosed with chronic 

stomach pain which led to depression and anxiety but was not diagnosed with a personality 
disorder.  The advisory from the BCMR Medical Consultant, 08 Jan 98 provides information 
concerning applicant's medical condition at the time of his discharge.  This advisory will address 
only the discharge processing in the case. 

Facts.  The applicant was notified by his commander on 21 Feb 97, that discharge action had 

been initiated against him for a mental disorder.  The commander advised that the discharge action 
was being taken because he had been diagnosed with personality disorder after numerous 
occasions he was evaluated by the Mental Health Clinic and diagnosed with adjustment disorder 
and personality disorder.  The condition was so severe that the applicant's ability to function 
effectively in the military environment is significantly impaired.  He was advised he had a right to 
consult counsel and the right to submit statements in his own behalf.  Applicant did not submit 
statements and waived his right to consult counsel. The discharge case was reviewed by the base 
legal office and was found to be legally sufficient to support separation. On 26 Feb 97, the 
discharge authority approved the recommendation for an honorable discharge for personality 
disorder. 

Discussion,  This case has been reviewed for separation processing and there are no errors or 

irregularities causing an injustice to the applicant.  The discharge complies with, and was 
conducted according to AFI 36-3208, the appropriate directives in effect at the time of his 
discharge.  The records indicate member's miIitary service was reviewed and appropriate action 
was taken. 

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Recommendation,  Applicant did not identify any specific errors in the discharge processing nor 

provide facts which warrant a change in his reason for separation or the narrative reason for his 
separation.  Accordingly, we recommend applicant’s request be denied.  He has filed a timely 
request. 

JOHN C. WOOTEN, OS-9 
Military Personnel Mgmt Spec 
Programs and Procedures Branch 
Dir of Personnel Program Management 

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8 January 1998 

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: The applicant was administratively discharged under provision of 

AFI 36-3208, paragraph 5.1 1.1. for involuntary convenience of the government with a condition 
that interferes with military service, specifically, a mental disorder, on 4 Mar 97 after serving 7 
months and 25 days on active duty.  He applies now requesting his DD Form 214 be changed 
showing different separation program designator and reentry codes and a different narrative 
reason for separation. 

FACTS: The applicant was seen for worsening problems with his stomach which were felt to 

be aggravated by psychological problems at his base of assignment and, because of 
deterioration in his work, he was referred for commander-directed mental health evaluation in 
January 1997.  His medical records reveal that he had similar gastrointestinal complaints in 
1994 prior to his entry in the Air Force which his private physician equated, also, to underlying 
anxiety.  A complete psychological assessment by competent medical personnel between 
January and February 1997 determined that he had two mental health diagnoses: 1 .) 
Adjustment Disorder (Unspecified: with depressed and anxious mood, multiple physical 
complaints, and work impairment): chronic, and 2.)  Personality Disorder Not othetwise 
Specified (Primarily Schizotypal Traits).  This is in opposition to what the applicant states that 
he 'was  not diagnosed with a Personality Disorder". 

DISCUSSION:  Evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was evaluated for 

ongoing psychological problems during his short term in the Air Force, and that appropriate 
diagnostic studies and consultations established that he suffered from the disorders that led to 
his discharge.  No evidence of inequity or impropriety is seen in the records available for review 
that would warrant a change in his reasons for discharge.  He was properly evaluated and was 
afforded full due process in his discharge actions which were in accordance with regulations 
that support the law. 

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AFBCMR Case # 07-03141 

RECOMMENDATION: The BCMR Medical  Consultant is of the opinion that no change in 

the records is warranted and the application should be denied. 

FREDERICK w. HORNICK, COI., USAF, MC, FS 
Chief Medical Consultant, AFBCMR 
Medical Advisor SAF Personnel Council 

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