RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02087
INDEX CODE: 128.06
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His eligibility for bonus/loan repayment entitlements be reconsidered.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was informed the he was eligible for the student loan and sign-up
bonus upon applying to the Air National Guard (ANG). After being
commissioned, he was informed the benefits were no longer available.
These benefits were a significant part of his decision process -
$30,000 cash bonus and $50,000 student loan repayment. He would
appreciate it if these benefits/incentives were reconsidered.
In support of his appeal, the applicant has provided copies of a
letter to his commander, a letter from California ANG (CA ANG) state
HQ to the applicant’s commander, an email trail between the CA ANG HQ
and HQ National Guard Bureau (NGB), and indorsements from the director
of personnel and his commander.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
In April 2001, applicant contacted the CA ANG regarding available
opportunities in the field of general dentistry. He began the
appointment process in April 2001, but it was delayed as he underwent
LASIK eye surgery. After a post-operation period, his physical
examiniation paperwork was resubmitted and approved by waiver on 10
January 2002. He was appointed in the CA ANG effective 6 April 2002.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
ANG/DPPI recommends denial. DPPI notes the bonus/loan entitlement was
available for dentist appointees in fiscal year (FY) 01, when he
applied, but not in FY02, when he was finally appointed. DPPI states
the changes in recruiting incentives available to dentists were
appropriately publicized by ANG/DPFR on 14 September 2001. Therefore,
based on the incentive-eligible career fields proposed by the Office
of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and incorporated into ANG guidance,
the applicant has no basis for relief.
DPPI’s complete evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air National Guard evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 17 October 2003 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 his uncorroborated assertions of hearing about bonuses and/or
loan repayment plans and receiving advertisements in the mail
concerning such, in and by themselves, sufficiently persuasive to
override the rationale provided by the Air Force. We agree that
contractural agreements signed by appointees and the government should
be honored, however, the applicant was not able to produce signed
copies of any contractural agreement between himself and the Air
National Guard that would indicate he was promised any entitlements
upon appointment. Therefore, we agree with the opinion and
recommendation of the Air National Guard office of primary
responsibility 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 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2003-02087 in Executive Session on 6 January 2004, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Peggy E. Gordon, Panel Chair
Mr. James W. Russell, III, Member
Mr. J. Dean Yount, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Jun 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, ANG/DPPI, dated 26 Sep 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Oct 03.
PEGGY E. GORDON
Panel Chair
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