RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01931
INDEX NUMBER: 110.00
XXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: None
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: No
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 16 Dec 06
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The narrative reason for her separation from the Air Force be changed
from “Personality Disorder” to “Anxiety Disorder.”
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She was advised by a doctor at the Department of Veterans Affairs
(DVA) that personality disorder and anxiety disorder are very similar
and that the doctor believed she suffered from anxiety disorder rather
than personality disorder. In support of her appeal, the applicant
submits a copy of her DD Form 214. She will contact the doctor to
obtain a letter supporting her request to change the reason for her
separation to anxiety disorder.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant entered active duty in the Air Force on 23 Oct 96. On 2
Feb 99, the applicant’s squadron commander notified her he was
recommending her discharge from the Air Force for conditions that
interfere with military service, specifically, mental disorders. The
specific reason for the commander’s action was the applicant’s
diagnosis on 6 Jan 99 of recurrent major depression. The applicant
acknowledged receipt on 2 Feb 99. The applicant consulted counsel and
submitted written matters in her behalf. After considering the
applicant’s presentation, the squadron commander recommended to the
wing commander that the applicant be discharged for the reason stated
above. On 25 Feb 99, the wing staff judge advocate recommended the
discharge authority accept the commander’s recommendation and
discharge the applicant with an honorable discharge without probation
and rehabilitation. On 1 Mar 99, the discharge authority directed the
applicant be discharged with an honorable discharge without offer of
probation and rehabilitation when it was determined the applicant was
medically qualified for separation. The applicant was discharged on 4
Mar 99 for “Personality Disorder.”
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial of the applicant’s
request.
The applicant was administratively separated for unsuitability due to
mental disorder including personality disorder. The applicant was
diagnosed by two mental health professionals with Borderline
Personality Disorder based on extensive clinical information and
evaluation over a period of a year, and extensive collateral
occupational and marital relationship information. The applicant
indicates a DVA examiner had rendered a diagnosis of anxiety disorder;
however, that evaluation is not available for review. Therefore, it
is not known what historical clinical information was considered and
whether the examiner had evaluated mental health documentation from
the time she was in the Air Force. The preponderance of evidence in
the records clearly supports a diagnosis of personality disorder,
which rendered the applicant unsuitable for continued military
service.
The complete 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
20 May 05 for review and comment within 30 days. To date, a response
has not been received.
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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 BCMR
Medical Consultant and adopt his rationale as the basis for our
conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or
injustice. Therefore, 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 Docket Number BC_2004-
01931 in Executive Session on 6 July 2005, under the provisions of AFI
36-2603:
Ms. B.J. White-Olson, Panel Chair
Ms. Patricia A. Robey, Member
Mr. Patrick C. Daugherty, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Jun 04, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, BCMR Medical Consultant,
dated 18 May 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 May 05.
B.J. WHITE-OLSON
Panel Chair
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