RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00656
INDEX NUMBER: 110.00
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: None
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: No
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of “2C,” “Involuntarily
separated with an honorable discharge,” be changed to one that will
allow him to enlist in the Navy Reserve.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He believes he was unjustly discharged and that he does not have a
personality disorder.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit
A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant entered active duty in the Air Force on 25 Jan 00. He
had previously served in the Air National Guard for a period of four
years. On 28 Aug 00, his squadron commander notified him that he was
recommending his discharge from the Air Force for a mental disorder.
The specific reason for the action was the applicant’s diagnosis with
Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Disturbance of Emotions and Conduct,
Acute, Severe as diagnosed by a clinical psychologist. The applicant
acknowledged receipt on 28 Aug 00 and on 31 Aug 00 advised his
commander that he had consulted counsel and submitted a statement in
his behalf. The applicant’s squadron commander subsequently
recommended to the wing commander that the applicant be discharged
from the service for a mental disorder. The wing staff judge
advocate reviewed the discharge recommendation and found it legally
sufficient and recommended the applicant be discharged with service
characterized as honorable. Probation and Rehabilitation was not
considered appropriate given the clinical diagnosis and circumstances
of the applicant’s case. The wing commander approved the applicant’s
administrative discharge for a mental disorder and directed he
receive an honorable discharge without probation and rehabilitation.
The applicant was discharged from the Air Force on 10 Oct 00 with a
“2C” RE code.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial of the applicant’s
request. The applicant’s medical records document an Adjustment
Disorder and Personality Disorder. These disorders are not medically
disqualifying or unfitting but may render the individual unsuitable
for further military service and may be cause for administrative
discharge action. The fact that the applicant may be functioning
well at home confirms the diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder; however,
it does not predict that he will respond well to the stresses of
military operations, deployment, or combat when he is separated from
familiar surroundings and usual support system of family and friends.
The complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
In response to the Air Force evaluation the applicant provides a copy
of a psychological evaluation, his current academic status, and
letters of reference. He states that he does not feel the proper
diagnostics were done to evaluate his mental health resulting in an
inaccurate diagnosis. The psychological report states that the
applicant would be able to return to the military without being
disabled, at this time, and the examining physician sees nothing in
his records that makes them feel the applicant could not serve in any
of the military branches.
Applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at 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 not timely filed; however, it is in the
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.
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, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air
Force office 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.
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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-2004-
00656 in Executive Session on 30 September 2004, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Edward H. Parker, Panel Chair
Ms. Deborah A. Erickson, Member
Ms. Janet I. Hassan, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 13 Feb 04, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, BCMR Medical Consultant,
dated 30 Jul 04.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Aug 04.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 1 Sep 04.
EDWARD H. PARKER
Panel Chair
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