RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-00832
INDEX CODE: 112.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code be changed.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or
unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal are 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 letters prepared by
the appropriate offices of the Air Force (Exhibit C & D).
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The BCMR Medical Consultant recommended denial. He indicated that the
applicant entered active duty on 13 March 1997 and served 3 years, 11
months and 23 days as an information management journeyman. She was
disability discharged due to existing prior to service conditions of
bulimia, dysthymia and depression. Review of the Medical Evaluation
Board narrative summary reveals that the applicant was on the weight
management program and was being evaluated in the mental health clinic
for depressed mood. A history of bulimia and depression existing
prior to service was obtained from the applicant and included a
history of suicide attempts. She was diagnosed with Bulimia nervosa,
moderate, existing prior to service, Depressive disorder not otherwise
specified, moderate, existing prior to service, and possible Dysthymic
disorder. A history of alcohol abuse was noted. A diagnosis of
personality disorder was “deferred,” but avoidant and paranoid traits
suggestive of an underlying personality disorder were noted. She was
disability discharged for her existing prior to service conditions.
In her application for correction she contends the history reported in
her MEB was not accurate.
The applicant was discharged from the military for existing prior to
service mental health diagnoses. There is no evidence to raise doubt
concerning the accuracy of the psychiatric evaluation that served as
the basis for her disability discharge. Action and disposition in
this case are proper and equitable reflecting compliance with Air
Force directives that implement the law.
The evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPPAE recommended denial. The applicant separated 5 March 2001,
after serving 3 years, 11 months and 23 days active service. The
Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of 2Q, “Personnel medically retired
or discharged” is correct.
The evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 23 August 2002, copies of the evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant for review and response within thirty (30) days. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office.
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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 an error or an injustice. We took notice of the
applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case;
however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force
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.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of an error or an 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 AFBCMR Docket Number 02-
00832 in Executive Session on 25 September 2002, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Lawrence R. Leehy, Panel Chair
Ms. Diane Arnold, Member
Mr. E. David Hoard, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 February 2002.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated
5 June 2002.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 21 August 2002.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 August 2002.
LAWRENCE R. LEEHY
Panel Chair
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