RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
             AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:      DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-03399
                       INDEX CODE:  110.00
                       COUNSEL:  NONE

                       HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be  changed  to  allow  her  to
reenlist in military service.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Her reentry code is improper due to the fact she  was  suffering  from
post-partum  syndrome.   Before  this  depression,   she   never   had
depression out of the normal.  She believes all the  diagnoses  except
the post-partum are incorrect and she should  be  allowed  to  reenter
military service.

Applicant's complete submission, with an attachment,  is  attached  at
Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air  Force  (RegAF)  on  10  January
1998, as an airman basic (AB), for a period of four years.

From 18 through 30 August 2000 and 3 through 13  September  2000,  the
applicant was hospitalized for depression, suicidal ideations and post
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The  applicant’s  commander  stated  in  a  letter  to  the  MEB   the
applicant’s condition rendered her unable to perform her duties.   She
further stated the applicant requested to be  removed  her  from  duty
station because her job  created  increased  and  undue  stress.   The
commander reassigned the applicant.  She  also  stated  the  applicant
could not balance her personal life and the demands placed on military
members.  The commander further believed  the  applicant  drained  the
squadron in terms of workload and morale.

On  14  November  2000,  the  applicant  underwent  a  Medical   Board
Evaluation  (MEB).   The  MEB  diagnosed  the  applicant  with   Major
Depressive Disorder, Single Episode,  Severe;  Post  Traumatic  Stress
Disorder Existed Prior to Service (EPTS), Dysthymic  Disorder  (EPTS),
and Borderline Personality Disorder.  The MEB referred the case to the
Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB).

The applicant,  in  her  undated  response  to  the  MEB,  stated  she
preferred to be discharged due to her problems.

On 4 December 2000, the IPEB convened and diagnosed the applicant with
Major Depressive  Disorder,  associated  with  Post  Traumatic  Stress
Disorder EPTS without service aggravation  with  definite  social  and
industrial  adaptability   impairment   and   Borderline   Personality
Disorder.  The IPEB recommended  the  applicant  be  discharged  under
other than Chapter 10 USC (EPTS).  The applicant  concurred  with  the
findings of the IPEB on 13 December 2000.

On 13 February 2001, the applicant was honorably discharged under  the
provisions of AFI 36-3212, Disability, Existed Prior  To  Service  and
issued an RE code of “2Q,” Personnel medically retired or  discharged.
The applicant served two years, eight months and four days  of  active
military service.

After reviewing the applicable instruction, AFI  36-2606,  it  appears
the RE code is correct.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The  Chief  Medical  Consultant,  AFBCMR,  states  the  applicant  was
discharged due to depression and post traumatic stress disorder  which
required hospitalization.  The Medical Consultant further  states  the
applicant’s condition was more than simple post-partum blues  and  her
condition disqualified her for reentry regardless of her current level
of functioning.   The  Medical  Consultant  recommends  the  requested
relief be denied.

A copy of the Air Force evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 5
March 2004, for review and response.  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 careful  consideration  of
the circumstances of this  case  and  the  evidence  provided  by  the
applicant, we are not persuaded the discharge action and the resulting
reenlistment code she received were in error or  unjust.   Applicant’s
contentions are duly noted; however, we agree  with  the  opinion  and
recommendation  of  the  AFBCMR  Medical  Consultant  and  adopt   his
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant  has  not
been the victim of an  error  or  injustice.   In  this  respect,  the
Medical Consultant states the applicant was  not  experiencing  simple
post-partum blues; rather she was discharged due to being hospitalized
for a psychiatric condition, depression,  and  post  traumatic  stress
disorder, which all are  disqualifying  factors  for  reenlistment  in
military service.  Therefore, in view of the above and 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-
2003-03399 in Executive Session on 7 April 2004 under  the  provisions
of AFI 36-2603:

                       Mr. Joseph A. Roj, Panel Chair
                       Ms. Rita J. Maldonado, Member
                       Ms. Leslie E. Abbott, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

      Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Oct 03, w/atchs.
      Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
      Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR, Medical Consultant, dated
                       18 Feb 04.
      Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Mar 04.




                             JOSEPH A. ROJ
                             Panel Chair