SECOND ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 94-00134
COUNSEL: None
HEARING DESIRED: No
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RESUME OF CASE
On 22 May 1991, the Board considered applicant's 20 June 1990 application
requesting his officer effectiveness report (OER), closing 31 May 1986, be
removed from his records, he receive Special Selection Board (SSB)
consideration, and his senior rater be provided the opportunity to submit a
new Promotion Recommendation Form (PRF) for the SSB. He also requested
that one of his nonselections for promotion be set aside, but his case was
not received in sufficient time to honor this request. The Board granted
removal of the OER, promotion consideration by SSB, and allowed the
applicant 60 days in which to submit a new PRF for the SSB consideration.
A complete copy of the Record of Proceedings is attached at Exhibit G.
By letter, dated 19 February 1992, the AFBCMR was advised that in the
opinion of the voting membership of the SSB, the applicant would have been
selected for promotion to major by the CY88 Central Major Board. The
applicant provided a copy of his notification letter indicating that, on 8
April 1992, the Senate had approved the results of the SSB he met. On 13
May 1992, the applicant’s records were corrected to show that he was not
discharged from all appointments on 31 July 1990, but on that date he was
ordered PCS to his home of record or home of selection (whichever was
appropriate) pending further orders. A complete copy of the Record of
Proceedings is attached at Exhibit H.
On 4 March 1993, applicant submitted an application requesting
reconsideration of his leave adjustment and reimbursement of part-time
earnings that was used to offset his settlement for reinstatement of active
duty. (Exhibit I)
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The Chief, Claims Branch, Directorate of Debt and Claims Management, DFAS-
DE/FYCC, reviewed this application and states that the applicant states he
submitted an appeal to the General Accounting Office (GAO) requesting
reimbursement of $2,324.89 of $7,542.16 civilian earnings deducted from his
settlement which he states he earned from part-time employment. They
contacted the GAO on 15 July 1993 and were informed there was no record of
an appeal filed by the applicant. The applicant received a partial waiver
approved by the GAO on 16 March 1993 for the 22½ days of accrued leave
lost and they feel he has been given all the consideration allowed on his
leave settlement. Based on the GAO decisions, they find the applicant has
been granted everything allowable by law. There has been no error or
injustice, therefore, they recommend denial of applicant's request.
A complete copy of the evaluation, with attachments, is attached at Exhibit
J.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reviewed the Air Force evaluation and states he was paid for
the leave he lost in 1991, which came to 22.5 days ($2,079.45) but did not
pay him the additional 30 days of leave he accrued between 1 October 1991
and 30 September 1992, and lost because he did not get an assignment until
29 October 1992. He did not come back on active duty until he reported in
at Osan AB, Korea on 29 October 1992. His financial records did not get
corrected/updated until February 1993 while he was stationed in Korea. He
realizes 10 USC Section 1552 and comptroller decision B224964 provide for
civilian earnings to be deducted from readjustment pay; however, neither
one specifically addresses part-time employment. In lieu of a clear ruling
on full-time vice part-time civilian earnings, he contends he should be
awarded the $2,324.89 he would have been entitled to earn while on active
duty.
Applicant's complete response, with attachments, is attached at Exhibit K.
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ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The Chief, General Law Division, Office of The Judge Advocate General, HQ
USAF/JAG, reviewed this application and states that the AFBCMR does not
have the authority to resolve the matters brought forth by the applicant in
his request. In short there is no military record to be corrected. The
applicant has received the benefit of the correction of his records, and it
is now the law and the proper interpretation of that law that stands in the
way of the relief he seeks. That is a matter between the applicant and the
GAO. They recommend the AFBCMR so inform the applicant and further advise
him that his avenue of recourse is the GAO.
A complete copy of their evaluation is attached at Exhibit L.
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On 3 September 1996, the AFBCMR notified the applicant that as indicated in
the letter from HQ USAF/JAG, the corrective action he requested was not a
matter which could be resolved through the AFBCMR. It was suggested that
he pursue his requests through the GAO. (Exhibit M).
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reviewed the Air Force evaluation and states as the Board has
the broad prerogative to correct an error, he asks they exercise this
prerogative to allow full credit for the leave that he lost and never
recovered as a result of the correction of his military records. He sees
at least two options which the Board could take to provide such relief.
First, the Board could adjust his date of separation by adding two months
to his date of separation and ordering his reinstatement for this limited
period. An equally viable option would be to correct his record to show
that he had sixty days leave accrued which were sold back when he separated
as a result of his nonselection to lieutenant colonel. In summary, he
believes the evidence is indeed clear. He has not been made whole by the
initial decision of the Board.
Applicant's complete response is attached at Exhibit N.
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ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The Deputy Chief, General Law Division, Office of The Judge Advocate
General, HQ USAF/JAG, reviewed this application and states that they have
reviewed the corrective actions proposed by the applicant and reaffirm
their previous opinion that the AFBCMR does not have authority to grant the
relief sought by the applicant. They believe this is a matter between the
applicant and the GAO. Consequently, because the applicant has taken
exception to the previous ruling of the GAO, reconsideration of this ruling
should be directed to the GAO.
A complete copy of their evaluation is attached at Exhibit O.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant reviewed the Air Force evaluation and states that at issue is
the leave accrued as a result of the Board’s correction to his file but
which was later taken away when final settlement was reached. The Board
has considered such situations previously, as have the courts. He only
asks it make him whole and correct his record to allow carry over of this
leave. It is certainly within the Board’s prerogative to do so as it has
been done in the past.
Applicant's complete response, with attachments, is attached at Exhibit Q.
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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or
regulations.
2. The application was timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of probable error or injustice. The comments of the Office of
the Judge Advocate General are supported by the evidence of record. We
find no evidence of error in this case and after thoroughly reviewing the
documentation that has been submitted in support of applicant's appeal, we
do not believe he has suffered from an injustice. In addition, we would
recommend that the applicant pursue his requests through the General
Accounting Office as this would be an avenue of recourse. Therefore, in
the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to
recommend granting the relief sought in this application.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate
the existence of probable material error or injustice; that the application
was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will
only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant
evidence not considered with this application.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive
Session on 20 April 1999, under the provisions of AFR 31-3:
Ms. Martha Maust, Panel Chair
Mr. William H. Anderson, Member
Mr. Joseph G. Diamond, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit G. ROP, dated 17 Jun 91.
Exhibit H. ROP, dated 13 May 92, w/atch.
Exhibit I. DD Form 149, dated 4 Mar 93, w/atchs.
Exhibit J. Letter, DFAS-DE/FYCC, dated 13 Sep 93, w/atchs.
Exhibit K. Applicant’s Response, dated 10 Feb 95, w/atchs.
Exhibit L. Letter, HQ USAF/JAG, dated 29 Aug 95.
Exhibit M. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 3 Sep 96, w/atch.
Exhibit N. Applicant’s Response, undated.
Exhibit O. Letter, HQ USAF/JAG, undated.
Exhibit P. Letters, AFBCMR, dated 12 Dec 94, 11 Jan 95,
12 Jul 96 w/atchs, 21 Apr 97, 25 Aug 97.
Exhibit Q. Applicant’s Response, dated 7 Oct 97, w/atchs.
MARTHA MAUST
Panel Chair
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