RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
             AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:      DOCKET NUMBERS:  01-02264
                       INDEX CODE 100.06
                       COUNSEL:  None

                       HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His  reenlistment  eligibility  (RE)  code  be   changed   from   “2C”
(Involuntarily  separated  with  an  entry  level  separation  without
characterization of service) to “1B” [sic – There is no “1B” RE  code.
Presumably the applicant wants “1J” (Eligible to reenlist, but  elects
separation).]

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He took  Ritalin  to  suppress  his  attention  deficit  hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD) and mood disorder when he was  12-15  years  old.  His
doctor took him off Ritalin at  age  15  and  he  has  not  taken  any
medication for ADHD. On 17  Jan  02,  he  was  given  a  full  medical
evaluation at the Fort Rucker Army Aeromedical  Center  and  found  to
meet the mental and  physical  requirements  to  serve  in  the  Armed
Forces. He therefore requests that his RE code be upgraded so  he  may
apply for enlistment. The  applicant  provides  supporting  statements
from  his  parents,  his  pastor,  and  a  Fort  Rucker  Family  Nurse
Practitioner.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is  at  Exhibit
A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant entered active duty on 17 Oct 00.  He  was  recycled  in
basic military training (BMT) for making unauthorized telephone calls.
While  in  BMT,  he  began  experiencing   symptoms   of   depression,
uncontrollable anger, difficulty with impulse  control  and  attention
difficulties.

Around  4  Dec  00,  the  applicant  self-referred   for   counseling,
complaining of “personnel issues.” According to  a  4 Dec  00  Wilford
Hall Medical Center (WHMC) Department of Mental Health evaluation, the
applicant reported that he was treated for ADHD  and  depression  from
ages 16-17. However, he discontinued his medication at age 17 and  had
no difficulty since that time until BMT.  He also  revealed  extensive
alcohol and drug use histories. He admitted he did  not  disclose  his
mental health and substance abuse histories  for  fear  of  not  being
allowed to enlist. He denied thoughts of harming himself  and  others.
His mother was contacted and verified his  mental  health  history  of
treatment for depression and  ADHD.  The  psychologist  diagnosed  the
applicant as having adjustment disorder with depressed mood  and  ADHD
by history. The doctor opined that the  applicant  would  continue  to
experience difficulties in the military  environment  and  recommended
administrative separation.

On 8 Dec 00, the commander notified the applicant that, based  on  the
WHMC mental health evaluation and diagnosis, he intended to  recommend
him for an entry level separation for mental disorders.  The applicant
waived his right to  consult  counsel  and  submit  statements.  Legal
review found the case sufficient to support separation.  On 11 Dec 00,
the discharge authority directed the applicant’s uncharacterized entry-
level separation for mental disorders.

The applicant was separated on 14 Dec 00 in the grade of airman  basic
for personality disorder with uncharacterized service. He had 1  month
and 28 days of active service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The BCMR Medical Consultant notes the  case  was  properly  evaluated.
The Consultant indicates there is no evidence of error or irregularity
and no change in the records is warranted.

A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.

The HQ AFPC/DPPRS believes  the  discharge  was  consistent  with  the
procedural and substantive requirements of the  discharge  regulations
at the time. The discharge was within  the  sound  discretion  of  the
discharge authority.

A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit D.

HQ AFPC/DPPAE advises that the RE code of “2C” is correct.

A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit E.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Complete copies of the Air Force evaluations  were  forwarded  to  the
applicant on 31 May 02 for review and  comment  within  30  days.  The
letters were returned and resent to the applicant’s new address on  21
Jun 02.  As of this date, this office has received no response.

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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 error or injustice. After a thorough  review  of  the
evidence of record and applicant’s submission, we  are  not  persuaded
that his RE code should be changed. Applicant’s contentions  are  duly
noted; however, we do not find these uncorroborated assertions, in and
by themselves,  sufficiently  persuasive  to  override  the  rationale
provided by the Air Force. We therefore agree with the recommendations
of the Air Force and adopt the rationale expressed as  the  basis  for
our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain  his  burden  of
having suffered either an error or an injustice. In view of the  above
and absent persuasive evidence to the contrary, we find no  compelling
basis to recommend granting the relief sought.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The  applicant  be  notified  that  the  evidence  presented  did  not
demonstrate the existence of 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 6 August 2002 under the  provisions  of  AFI  36-
2603:

                                  Mr. Michael K. Gallogly, Panel Chair
                                  Mr. Billy C. Baxter, Member
                                  Mr. James W. Russell, Member

The following documentary evidence relating to AFBCMR Docket Number 01-
02264 was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, undated, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFBCMR Medical Consultant, dated 29 Apr 02
   Exhibit D.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPRS, dated 16 May 02.
   Exhibit E.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPAE, dated 22 May 02.
   Exhibit F.  Letters, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 May & 21 Jun 02.




                                   MICHAEL K. GALLOGLY
                                   Panel Chair