RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-00187
INDEX CODE: 110.02
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable
and the narrative reason for his separation be changed to reflect that he
was discharged for medical reasons.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He has been out of the service for 6 months and has been successfully
treated for severe depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Throughout his Air Force career his depression and PTSD were never
diagnosed. Had he been properly diagnosed and treated he would still be
serving in the Air Force today. His misconduct while serving on active
duty was a direct result of his mental illness. Because he was not
properly treated, he had no control of his actions.
In support of his request applicant provided a personal statement and
character reference statements. His complete submission, with attachments,
is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 7 Jan 98. He was
progressively promoted to the grade of airman (E-2) having assumed that
grade effective and with a date of rank of 7 Feb 99.
On 4 Apr 01, applicant was notified by his commander that she was
recommending that he be discharged from the Air Force in accordance with
AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208, paragraph 5.49. The specific reason for this
action was he received Letters of Reprimand 3 Jun 99, 19 Jul 99, 9 Jan 01,
and 23 Jan 01; a Letter of Counseling on 23 Jan 01, and Article 15
punishment on 13 Mar 01 which resulted in reduction to the grade of airman
and a suspended forfeiture of $584.00. Applicant acknowledged receipt of
the notification on that same date. After consulting counsel, he elected
not to provide statements on his own behalf.
In a legal review of the case file, the Chief, Military Justice found the
case legally sufficient. On 24 Apr 01, the wing commander directed that he
be discharged from the Air Force with a general discharge, without
probation and rehabilitation. He was discharged on 27 Apr 01. He served 3
years, 2 months, and 11 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The BCMR Medical Consultant reviewed applicant's request and recommends
denial. The Medical Consultant states that his records indicate that he
had a pattern of recurring misconduct which interfered with his military
duties and resulted in his discharge. During his period of active duty he
was properly treated and evaluated by mental health professionals for
adjustment disorder, and by his report, personality disorder, although such
a diagnosis had never been definitively established. There was no
indication or reported evidence to suggest that he suffered from depression
or PTSD while on active duty. The development of depression following
discharge from the military is not evidence of depression while on active
duty. The Medical Consultant's evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPPRS reviewed applicant's request and recommends denial. DPPRS
states that the discharge was consistent with the procedural and
substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the
sound discretion of the discharge authority. His frequent misconduct
warranted the character of service he was given. He did not submit any new
evidence or identify any errors in his discharge processing. The DPPRS
evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 12
Apr 02 for review and comment within 30 days. 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 careful consideration of the
applicant’s request and the available evidence of record, we see no
evidence of an error or injustice that would warrant a change in the
characterization of his service or the reason for his discharge. We agree
with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary
responsibility 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 persuasive 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 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 Docket Number 02-00187 in
Executive Session on 13 Jun 02, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. John L.Robuck, Panel Chair
Mr. Frederick R. Beaman III, Member
Mr. David C. Van Gasbeck, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Feb 02, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 8 Mar 02.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, not dated.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 Apr 02.
JOHN L. ROBUCK
Panel Chair
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