RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-01106
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His uncharacterized entry-level separation be changed to a general or
honorable discharge.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
In the month prior to his discharge, he was diagnosed with bi-polar
disorder and was medicated for the condition. As such, his discharge was
due to conditions that were out of his control.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 27 February 2001, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force for a
period of four years and entered active duty.
Based on the applicant’s professed suicide ideation, he was seen in the
Life Skills Support Center at --- AFB, ---, on 13 August 2001. The
licensed social worker and the psychiatrist agreed that his condition was
so severe that it significantly impaired his ability to function in the
military environment and he should be administratively discharged. He was
diagnosed with an adjustment disorder, with depressed mood and suicidal
ideation.
On 23 August 2001, the commander notified the applicant of his intent to
recommend his entry level separation. After consulting with counsel, the
applicant waived his right to submit statements on his own behalf. The
recommendation was approved by the discharge authority on 29 August 2001.
He was discharged on 6 September 2001, with an entry level separation, with
uncharacterized service. He completed 6 months and 10 days of active
service.
During the processing of the application, AFPC/DPPAES discovered that the
Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of 2K issued at the time of the
applicant’s separation was incorrect and have administratively corrected it
to reflect 2C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS:
The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends the application be denied and
states, in part, that while the medical circumstances surrounding the
applicant’s separation are limited by the absence of the service medical
record, the discharge legal review is clear on the diagnosis made by the
mental evaluation. The applicant was diagnosed with an adjustment disorder
with depressed mood and suicidal ideation. Since this condition is
unsuiting for military service, the applicant underwent entry level
separation. The action and disposition of this case are proper and
equitable reflecting compliance with Air Force directives that implement
the law.
The BCMR Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPPRS recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that
even though the applicant was on active duty after 180 days of continuous
active service, the process of his discharge began before that point in
time. Therefore, the separation policy recognized it as an entry-level
separation.
The AFPC/DPPRS evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 6
September 2002 for review and comment within 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 error or injustice. After a thorough review of the evidence
of record and applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded that relief
should be granted. Applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, we do
not find these assertions, in and by themselves, sufficiently persuasive to
override the rationale provided by the Air Force. The offices of primary
responsibility have adequately addressed applicant’s contentions and we
agree with their opinions and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis
for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden that
he has suffered either an error or an injustice. Hence, 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 Docket Number 02-01106 in
Executive Session on 12 November 2002 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Peggy E. Gordon, Panel Chair
Ms. Carolyn B. Willis, Member
Mr. Grover L. Dunn, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 Mar 02, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 13 May 02.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 26 Aug 02.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Sep 02.
PEGGY E. GORDON
Panel Chair
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