RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-03896
INDEX CODE: 110.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His narrative reason for separation be changed.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was never diagnosed with a personality disorder.
No supporting documents were submitted with this application. The
applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant contracted his enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 13 Aug
02 for a period of 4 years. He was progressively promoted to the
grade of airman (E-2), with an effective date and date of rank of 13
Aug 02.
On 25 Nov 02, the applicant received notification that he was being
recommended for discharge due to conditions that interfere with
military service, mental disorders. The applicant acknowledged
receipt of the notification, waived his option to consult counsel and
his right to submit statements in his behalf. On 2 Dec 02, the
discharge authority approved the recommended separation and directed
that the applicant be separated with an entry level separation.
The applicant received an uncharacterized, entry level separation, on
3 Dec 02 under the provisions of AFI 36-3208 (personality disorder).
He had completed a total of 3 months and 21 days and was serving in
the grade of airman (E-2) at the time of separation.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS:
The AFBCMR Medical Consultant recommends the application be denied.
The AFBCMR Medical Consultant states that, subsequent to the applicant
completing basic training and entering security forces training, he
was evaluated by mental health for difficulties with depressed mood,
hostilities and difficulty with training. He had one episode of
sleepwalking. Psychological evaluation and testing demonstrated
ongoing problems with irritability, anger control and difficulty
trusting others. He was diagnosed with Adjustment Disorder, with
Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood, and Personality Disorder, not
otherwise specified, with paranoid and passive-aggressive traits that
rendered him unsuitable for military service. He was recommended for
administrative separation. Action and disposition in this case are
proper and equitable reflecting compliance with Air Force directives
that implement the law. The AFBCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation is
at Exhibit C.
HQ AFPC/DPPRS recommends the application be denied. DPPRS states that
the Department of Defense (DoD) uses the term “personality disorder”
administratively to include all unsuiting mental health diagnoses,
character and behavior disorders including Adjustment Disorder,
Personality Disorder and Impulse Control Disorders. Based upon the
documentation in the file, DPPRS believes the discharge was consistent
with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge
regulation. Airman are given entry-level separation/uncharacterized
service characterization when separation is initiated in the first 180
days of continuous active service. The HQ AFPC/DPPRS evaluation is at
Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to applicant on 4
Apr 03 for review and response. As of this date, no response has been
received by this office (Exhibit E).
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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. The evidence of record reflects
that, in addition to the applicant being diagnosed with an Adjustment
Disorder, he was diagnosed as having a Personality Disorder, Not
Otherwise Specified (NOS), with paranoid and passive-aggressive
traits. A determination was made that the disorder significantly
impaired the applicant’s ability to function in the military. As a
result, he was subsequently separated from the Air Force by reason of
a Personality Disorder. In view of the foregoing and in the absence
of evidence that the information in the discharge case file was
erroneous, that the applicant’s substantial rights were violated, or
that his commanders abused their discretionary authority, we find no
compelling basis to favorably consider 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 BC-2002-
03896 in Executive Session on 22 May 03, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
Mr. Richard A. Peterson, Panel Chair
Mr. Laurence M. Groner, Member
Ms. Jean A. Reynolds, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Dec 02.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 10 Mar 03.
Exhibit D. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPRS, dated 25 Mar 03.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Apr 03.
RICHARD A. PETERSON
Panel Chair
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