RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01380
INDEX CODE: 108.07
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: Not Indicated
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 2 Nov 05
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His service-connected medical conditions, degenerative arthritis, limited
motion in cervical spine, knee condition, flat foot condition, inguinal
hernia, and impaired hearing, be assessed as combat related in order to
qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation
(CRSC) Act.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His injuries were incurred while supporting a war. While assigned in Japan
in 1953 as a Fuels specialist, he served in support of F-84s and F-86s out
of Korea.
In support of his request, applicant provided documentation associated with
his CRSC application and a Letter of Appreciation. His complete
submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant served in the Army from 13 Nov 47 through 12 Nov 50. He
contracted his initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 13 Nov 50.
He was progressively promoted to the grade of senior master sergeant,
having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank of 1 Oct 73.
He served as a Fuels Specialist and a First Sergeant. He voluntarily
retired from the Air Force on 31 Aug 75, having served 27 years, 9 months,
and 18 days on active duty.
Current Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) records reflect a combined
compensable rating of 60% for his unfitting conditions.
His CRSC application was disapproved on 1 Apr 04 based upon the fact that
his service-connected medical conditions were determined not to be combat-
related.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPD recommends denial. DPPD states a review of his service and DVA
medical records show his service-connected conditions are not combat
related. Being in support of a war effort is not considered to be a combat
related activity. His conditions do not meet the mandatory criteria for
compensation under the CRSC program. The DPPD 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 Jun
04 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has
received no response.
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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 a thorough review of the available
evidence of record, it is our opinion that the service-connected medical
conditions the applicant believes are combat-related were not incurred as
the direct result of armed conflict, while engaged in hazardous service, in
the performance of duty under conditions simulating war, or through an
instrumentality of war, and therefore, do not qualify for compensation
under the CRSC Act. 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. 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-
01380 in Executive Session on 25 Apr 05, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Mr. James W. Russell III, Member
Mr. Christopher D. Carey, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 Apr 04, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPD, dated 22 Jun 04.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Jun 04.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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