RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01472
INDEX NUMBER: 136.00
COUNSEL: NONE
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be given the required years of service to qualify for benefits
under the Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) program.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He did not serve 20 years because of the plane crash, which
resulted in his disability and the reason he was not able to
continue in the Air Force.
In support of his appeal, applicant submitted a copy of WAGO Form
199, the Proceedings of Army Retiring Board of Officers.
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant was permanently retired for disability effective
30 Sep 1947, with a disability rating of 40%. He completed 6 years
of active federal military service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPD recommends denial of applicant’s request stating, in
part, although his service-connected disabilities exceed the
required 10 percent rating, the applicant does not meet the basic
CRSC eligibility criteria of having 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. A retired member of the
Uniformed Services must meet each of the four following conditions
to meet the preliminary CRSC criteria:
a. Has 20 or more years of active service in the Uniformed
Services for the purpose of computing the amount of retired pay, or
is entitled to retired pay under section 12731 of Title 10, United
States Code, unless such retirement is under section 12731b of that
same title.
b. Is in retired status.
c. Is entitled to retired pay, notwithstanding that such
retired pay may be reduced due to receipt of Department of Veterans
Affairs (DVA) disability compensation.
d. Has qualifying disability ratings (percentages) [retiree
must be entitled to compensation for service-connected disabilities
under 10 USC 38 by the DVA].
Qualifying Combat-Related Disability: Member has
combat-related disabilities (which includes any Purple Heart
disabilities) that are compensated by the DVA.
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 1 Jul 04 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).
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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 noted 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 its 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 AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2004-01472 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, dated 3 May 04, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPD, dated 24 Jun 04.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Jul 04.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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