RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01495
INDEX CODE: 110.02
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The character of her service be changed to medical, honorable, or
under honorable conditions.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The character of her service should be changed because she was
separated for flat feet even though she was permitted to enter the
military with flat feet.
In support of her appeal, the applicant provided copies of her
separation documents.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 8 Jul 03 for a
period of six years in the grade of airman basic.
On 4 Aug 03, the applicant’s commander notified her that he was
recommending the applicant be discharged for erroneous enlistment
based on the fact a medical narrative summary, dated 1 Aug 03, found
she did not meet the minimum medical standards to enlist. She should
not have been allowed to join the Air Force due to pes planus. The
applicant was advised of her rights in the matter and that an entry
level separation would be recommended.
On 4 Aug 03, the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate found the
discharge case file to be legally sufficient and recommended the
applicant be discharged with an entry level separation.
On 4 Aug 03, the discharge authority approved the separation of the
applicant and directed that she be furnished an entry level
separation.
On 6 Aug 03, the applicant was separated under the provisions of AFI
36-3208 (Failed Medical/Physical Procurement Standards) with an entry
level separation. She was credited with 29 days of active service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The Medical Consultant recommended denial noting that following her
entry into basic training; she developed bilateral foot pain which was
unresponsive to conservative management with physical therapy and
medication. According to the Medical Consultant, the applicant was
correctly diagnosed and treated. Her condition was present at entry,
did not respond to conservative treatment, was not permanently
aggravated by military service, and precluded her completion of
training. She was appropriately discharged without characterization
of her service. The action and disposition in this case were proper
and equitable reflecting compliance with Air Force directives which
implement the law.
A complete copy of the Medical Consultant’s 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 applicant on 14
Jan 05 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 timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of error or injustice. The applicant's complete
submission was thoroughly reviewed, and her contentions were duly
noted. However, we do not find the applicant’s assertions and the
documentation presented in support of her appeal sufficiently
persuasive to override the rationale provided by the Medical
Consultant. The evidence of record reflects she was given an entry
level separation for failed medical/physical procurement standards.
We find no evidence which would lead us to believe her entry level
separation was improper or contrary to the governing directive under
which it was effected. In view of the foregoing, and in the absence
of sufficient evidence to the contrary, we conclude that the applicant
has failed to sustain her burden of establishing that she has suffered
either an error or an injustice. Accordingly, 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-
2004-01495 in Executive Session on 15 Feb 05, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Robert S. Boyd, Panel Chair
Mr. Robert H. Altman, Member
Ms. Martha A. Maust, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 May 04, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, Medical Consultant, dated 10 Jan 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Jan 05.
ROBERT S. BOYD
Panel Chair
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