RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-03360
INDEX CODE: 100.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be
corrected to reflect that he was not provided a complete dental examination
and all appropriate dental services and treatment within 90 days prior to
separation.
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He should be entitled to dental benefits to permanently replace a tooth.
In support of his request, applicant provided a statement from a Department
of Veterans Affairs dentist. His complete submission, with attachment, is
at Exhibit A.
_________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 30 Jun 99. He was
progressively promoted to the grade of staff sergeant, having assumed that
grade effective and with a date of rank of 2 Dec 02. On 29 Jun 03, he was
voluntary discharged after completion of his required service. He served 4
years on active duty.
_________________________________________________________________
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial. The Medical Consultant
states the applicant entered active duty with a crown on his right upper
front tooth that later became loose and resulted in tooth extraction and
fitting with a denture. He was offered a prosthodontics evaluation,
however he missed his scheduled appointment. His impending date of
separation precluded initiating prosthodontic therapy. Dental restoration
is an elective service, not an entitlement, dependent on the availability
of service, dental indications and adequate time to complete the
procedures. The applicant was provided a complete dental examination and
all appropriated dental services and treatment within 90 days prior to
separation in accordance with policy. The Medical Consultant evaluation is
at Exhibit C.
USAF/SGCD states the applicant received an examination and all appropriate
dental services and treatment within 90 days prior to his separation.
Prosthodontic treatment of his tooth was satisfactory and is within the
defined Air Force Active Duty Scope of Care. Additional treatment to
replace the tooth was deemed elective. The SGCD evaluation is at Exhibit
D.
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 20
Feb 04 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office
has received no response.
_________________________________________________________________
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. We took notice of the applicant's
complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, evidence
has not been presented which would lead us to believe that he was not
provided the appropriate dental examination and services as required by the
governing instruction. 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. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the
contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief
sought in this application.
_________________________________________________________________
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.
_________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2003-
03360 in Executive Session on 31 Mar 04, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Ms. Leslie E. Abbott, Member
Ms. Renee M. Collier, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 Sep 03, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 2 Feb 04.
Exhibit D. Letter, USAF/SGCD, dated 4 Feb 04.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 Feb 04.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03138
The applicant was honorably released from the Air Force on 5 September 2004 under the provisions of AFI 36-3208 (Completion of Required Active Service). _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant states the Service dental record indicates that the applicant received all appropriate dental services within 90 days prior to separation. _________________________________________________________________ The following...
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-02650
He retired from the Air Force on 31 Jul 03. DPPP states he was time-in-grade eligible for senior rater endorsement based on the new DOR at the time of the 30 Sep 01 report. In this respect, we note that based on the applicant’s original 1 Jun 01 date of rank (DOR) to the grade of senior master sergeant, he was ineligible for promotion consideration to the grade of chief master sergeant prior to his 31 Jul 03 retirement.
AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2005-00545
After the review the IPEB determined his PTSD rendered him unfit for further service and recommended he be placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) with a compensable percentage of 50 percent. The applicant did not concur with the findings and recommended disposition of the IPEB and requested a formal PEB (FPEB). The Medical Consultant states the preponderance of the record supports the PEB rating of 50 percent for his PTSD.
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2004-02942
The MEB referred the case to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) on 26 Sep 00. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The AFBCMR Medical Consultant notes the applicant’s service medical records do not show complaints of headache or dizziness after Feb 00, nearly a year before his separation, and he denied significant problems with these symptoms during an Apr 00 exam. A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | BC-2003-04055
His left knee condition is not considered service connected by the DVA. We agree with the opinions and recommendations 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. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-03621
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His AF Form 356, Findings and Recommended Disposition of USAF Physical Evaluation Board, line 10(b) is marked YES, as the disability did occur during a time of war in the line of duty. What the Air Force is telling him is that in no way an Air Force member can have a combat-related injury if they were medically retired and entered the Air Force prior to the date indicated on the form. DPPD states the...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-02790
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02790 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical condition, degenerative arthritis of both hips, hearing loss, and tinnitus, be assessed as combat related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-03103
_________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPD recommends denial. The fact that a member may incur a medical condition during a period of war or while performing combat operations is not sufficient evidence to support a combat-related determination. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPD, dated 20 Jan 04.
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-2003-03763
He voluntarily retired from the Air Force on 1 Jul 77, in the grade of lieutenant colonel. Over ten years after retiring from the Air Force he was shown to have leg swelling due to chronic venous insufficiency. _________________________________________________________________ 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...
AF | BCMR | CY2005 | bc-2003-04145
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-04145 INDEX CODE: 108.07 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 18 Jun 05 _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His service-connected medical conditions, hypertension and coronary disease, be assessed as combat-related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat-Related Special Compensation...