ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01622
INDEX CODE: 108.07
COUNSEL: VFW
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 22 MAY 07
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His service-connected medical condition, macular degeneration, be assessed
as combat related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat
Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act.
_________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 8 Jun 05, the Board considered and denied a similar request submitted by
the applicant. For an accounting of the facts and circumstances
surrounding the applicant’s request and the rationale of the earlier
decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit F.
In further support of his request applicant, through his Congresswoman,
reiterated his previous contentions and provided copies of newsletter
excerpts. His Congresswoman's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit G.
_________________________________________________________________
THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of an error or injustice. After again reviewing the evidence of
record and the additional evidence provided by the applicant, it remains
our opinion that the service-connected medical condition the applicant
believes is combat-related does not meet the strict requirements to qualify
for compensation under the CRSC Act. Applicant believes his impaired
vision qualifies for CRSC as incidental to hazardous service flying
military aircraft. However, under the qualifying criteria, CRSC cannot be
approved based upon conjectural opinions. Approval must be based on a
definite causal relationship between the hazardous service and the service-
connected condition. After again reviewing the evidence of record along
with the documentation provided in support of his appeal, we find no
evidence which would lead us to believe his condition meets the established
guidelines for approval. In view of the above, we find no basis upon which
to reverse our previous determination.
_________________________________________________________________
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.
_________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2004-
01622 in Executive Session on 13 Dec 05, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Mr. Christopher Carey, Member
Mr. James W. Russell III, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit F. Record of Proceedings, dated 10 May 04, w/Exhibits.
Exhibit G. Congressional Inquiry, dated 22 Nov 05, w/atchs.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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