RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-00671
INDEX NUMBER: 128.14
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to show he is qualified for Combat-Related Special
Compensation (CRSC) benefits.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Since the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) has increased his combined
disability rating to 70%, the disability rating he received from the Air
Force should be re-evaluated under the CRSC program.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant was permanently retired for disability effective 6 January 1970,
with a disability rating of 40%. He completed 18 years, 7 months, and 3
days of active federal military service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPD recommends denial of applicant’s request stating, in part, that
although his disability rating exceeds the required 10% rating, he does not
qualify for CRSC since he did not complete 20 years of active service.
The Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) program, established by
Public Law (PL) 107-314, provides compensation to certain retirees with
combat-related disabilities.
The complete evaluation is 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 25
June 2004 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no
response has been received by this office (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 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, after
careful review of the available records, it appears he has been credited
with all active service creditable under the governing regulation and laws
in effect at the time of his disability retirement. We therefore 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 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-2004-00671
in Executive Session on 15 September 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Ms. Martha A. Maust, Member
Mr. Michael V. Barbino, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, undated.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPD, dated 17 Jun 04.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Jun 04.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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