RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:      DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-00753
            INDEX CODE:  110.00, 100.03

            COUNSEL:  NONE

            HEARING DESIRED:  YES


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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her reenlistment eligibility (RE) code  of  2C  be  changed  to  allow
eligibility to reenlist.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Due to problems in her marriage at the time, she was informed that, if
she went to Mental Health and stated the military  was  not  made  for
her, she would separate with an honorable discharge.  She was  unaware
that personality disorder would be listed on her DD Form 214.  She  is
now divorced and has been working on reenlisting since  January  2003.
She  has  cleared  her  physical  and  also  passed  a   psychological
consultation with flying colors.  She has not seen or been treated  by
any mental health facility since her discharge.

In support of her request, applicant submits a personal statement  and
additional  documents  associated  with  the  issues  cited   in   her
contentions.  The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is
at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant contracted her enlistment in the Regular Air Force on  7 May
1997 for a period of six years.  She was been  progressively  promoted
to the grade of senior airman, with an effective date and date of rank
of 21 April 1999.

On 10 May 2000, the applicant received notification that she was being
recommended for discharge  due  to  having  a  mental  condition  that
interfered with military service.  The reason for this action was a  9
February 2000 Mental Health Evaluation, with the diagnosis of DSM  IV,
Axis I - Depressive Disorder Not Otherwise Specified  and  Axis  II  -
Significant Histrionic Personality Traits.  The applicant acknowledged
receipt of the notification.  She consulted military legal counsel and
declined to submit any written statements in  her  behalf.   The  base
legal office reviewed the case and  found  it  legally  sufficient  to
support separation.  The discharge authority approved the  recommended
separation and directed that the  applicant  be  issued  an  honorable
discharge, without probation and rehabilitation.

She was honorably discharged on 5 July 2000 under  the  provisions  of
AFI 36-3208 (personality disorder).  She had completed a  total  of  3
years, 1 month and 28 days and was serving  in  the  grade  of  senior
airman (E-4) at the time of discharge.  She received an RE Code of 2C,
which  defined  means  "Involuntarily  separated  with  an   honorable
discharge."
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The BCMR Medical Consultant summarized the  information  contained  in
the applicant’s personnel and medical records and is  of  the  opinion
that no change in the applicant’s record is  warranted.   The  Medical
Consultant states a normal mental health examination at this time does
not change the facts of her history of  inability  to  cope  with  the
stresses of her personal  life  and  military  duties,  and  does  not
predict that she  will  respond  well  to  the  stresses  of  military
operations, deployment or  combat  when  she  is  separated  from  her
familiar surroundings and usual support system of family and  friends.
Her past experience is predictive of an increased risk for  recurrence
of symptoms that would similarly interfere with her military duties if
re-exposed to the rigors of military training.  Action and disposition
in this case are proper and equitable reflecting compliance  with  Air
Force directives that implement the law.  Details  of  his  evaluation
are at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded  to  applicant  on  6
January 2005 for review and response.  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 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  AFBCMR
Medical Consultant and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis  for
our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain her burden  that
she has suffered either an error or an injustice.  In this respect, we
note the applicant’s  mental  disorder  rendered  her  unsuitable  for
continued military service.  Although the applicant is doing well now,
it does not exclude the possibility of a recurrence of  symptoms  that
would similarly interfere with her military duties if she is  returned
to the rigors of a military environment.  The RE code which was issued
at  the  time  of  applicant’s  discharge  accurately   reflects   the
circumstances of her separation and we do not find this code to be  in
error or unjust.  In view of the above and absent persuasive  evidence
to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the
relief sought in this application.

4.  The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not  been
shown  that  a  personal  appearance  with  or  without  counsel  will
materially  add  to  our  understanding  of  the  issue(s)   involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.
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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-
00753 in Executive Session on 1 March 2005, under  the  provisions  of
AFI 36-2603:

                  Mr. Charles E. Bennett, Panel Chair
                  Ms. Jan Mulligan, Member
                  Ms. Carolyn B. Willis, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 3 Mar 04, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 5 Jan 05.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Jan 05.




                                   CHARLES E. BENNETT
                                   Panel Chair