RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 98-02750
INDEX CODE: 100.00
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
XXXXXXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO
Applicant requests that his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation (WD
AGO Form 53-55), block #34, be amended to show that he injured his right
knee. Applicant's submission is at Exhibit A.
Applicant’s request to change his records to show he was a Prisoner Of War
(POW) has been administratively resolved. The only issue for the Board to
consider is amending his WD AGO Form 53-55, block #34, to show he injured
his right knee.
The appropriate Air Force office evaluated applicant's request and provided
an advisory opinion to the Board recommending the application be denied
(Exhibit C). The advisory opinion was 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 Mr. Terry A. Yonkers, Mr. John E. Pettit, and Mr.
William H. Anderson considered this application on 20 June 2000 in
accordance with the provisions of Air Force Instruction 36-2603, and the
governing statute, 10, U.S.C. 1552.
TERRY A. YONKERS
Panel Chair
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A. Applicant's DD Form 149
B. Available Master Personnel Records
C. Advisory Opinion
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