RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02469
INDEX NUMBER: 100.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The reason for his discharge be changed from fraudulent enlistment to
medical.
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He states that all information was given to his recruiter and he was never
diagnosed with asthma. He was told that he needed only to submit the prior
three years of his medical history.
In support of the appeal, applicant provided documentation associated with
his discharge processing and documents extracted from his civilian medical
records. His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 11 February 2003 in the
grade of airman basic. During basic military training he complained of
cough, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness when running and
at rest. On 25 April 2003, he was evaluated in the Allergy Clinic at
Wilford Hall Medical Center. He reported that these symptoms were present
prior to basic training during childhood with exercise and viral illness;
that he used inhalers at age 12, and that he had a history of asthma and
allergy during childhood. Histamine bronchoprovocation testing was
markedly positive that reversed with bronchodilator medication consistent
with a diagnosis of asthma which is disqualifying for military service.
On 6 May 2003, he was administratively discharged with an entry-level
separation for fraudulent entry into the military service due to a
diagnosis of asthma.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends the application be denied and
states, in part, that although he contends he provided medical information
for the three years up to the time of his enlistment, there is no evidence
to confirm this. Further, copies of civilian medical records obtained
after entry into active duty shows he was treated for sinusitis,
bronchitis, wheezing, allergies, reactive airways disease, and possible
asthma. The applicant did not respond in the affirmative to questions on
his enlistment medical examination forms that specifically queried for this
medical history. Based on the above, the Medical Consultant is of the
opinion that no change in the records is warranted. The Medical
Consultant’s evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPPRS reviewed this application and states they concur with the
Medical Consultant’s evaluation and recommend no change in the records.
The DPPRS evaluation is attached 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 30
Jan 04 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 that would warrant corrective action. We
see no evidence of an error in this case and after review of the available
evidence, we do not believe the applicant has been the victim of an
injustice. We find no indication that the actions taken to affect the
applicant's discharge were improper or contrary to the provisions of the
governing regulations. Therefore, we agree with the opinions and
recommendation 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. 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 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-
02469 in Executive Session on 16 Mar 04, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Ms. Olga M. Crerar, Panel Chair
Mr. James W. Russell III, Member
Mr. James A. Wolfe, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Jul 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 2 Dec 03.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 20 Jan 04.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Jan 04.
OLGA M. CRERAR
Panel Chair
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