RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 98-00289
INDEX CODE: 110.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His discharge be upgraded from general to honorable.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His ability to serve was severely impaired by clinical depression and
by family hardship.
In support of the appeal, applicant submits a statement commenting on
the issues listed in the AFDRB package, and a copy of his Compensation
and Pension Exam Report giving the results of the examination taken
for mental disorders. In addition, he submits a statement and a copy
of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ decision made on his
compensation claim.
Applicant's complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the
applicant’s military records, are contained in the Brief prepared by
an Examiner for the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB).
Accordingly, there is no need to recite these facts in this Record of
Proceedings.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 30 January 1995, applicant’s request for an upgrade of discharge
and change of reason for discharge were denied by the AFDRB.
A complete copy of the AFDRB brief is at Exhibit C.
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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 not timely filed; however, it is in the
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of probable error or injustice. We took notice of the
applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case;
however, we agree with the decision of the AFDRB and adopt their
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not
been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the absence
of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend
granting the relief sought in this application.
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 issue(s) involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.
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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 27 May 1999, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Douglas J. Heady, Panel Chair
Dr. Gerald B. Kauvar, Member
Ms. Peggy E. Gordon, Member
Ms. Phyllis L. Spence, Examiner (without vote)
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Jan 97, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. AFDRB Brief.
DOUGLAS J. HEADY
Panel Chair
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