RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01528
INDEX CODE: 108.07
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 15 NOV 05
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His service-connected medical conditions, hypertension and right knee bone
condition, 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:
An angiogram was performed after he had a heart attack on 26 Jan 04, which
came out negative. He has hypertension for which he regularly takes
medication. During his Air Force career he underwent three surgeries for a
torn ligament in his right knee and he was never compensated.
His complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant contracted his initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 23
Jul 81. He was progressively promoted to the grade of master sergeant,
having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank of 1 Aug 00.
He served as a Pavement and Construction Equipment Craftsman. He
voluntarily retired from the Air Force on 31 Oct 02, having served 21
years, 3 months, and 8 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 26 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 hypertension must be secondary to
Agent Orange contracted diabetes mellitus in order to qualify for CRSC.
His knee condition is the result of an injury he incurred while playing
football. Sports injuries are not considered a combat-related incident and
do not qualify for CRSC.
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.
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 issues 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2004-
01528 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 3 May 04, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPD, dated 24 Jun 04.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Jun 04.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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