RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-01976
INDEX CODE: 108.07
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 25 Dec 05
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His service-connected medical condition, bursitis of both shoulders, 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 condition was incurred while he was stationed at Ton Son Nut Air Base
in Vietnam during the time of Agent Orange exposure. He was treated for
the problem while in Vietnam and treatment continued when he returned to
the states.
In support of his request, applicant provided documentation associated with
his CRSC application and documentation extracted from his Department of
Veterans' Affairs records. His complete submission, with attachments, is
at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant contracted his initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 26
Apr 52. He was progressively promoted to the grade of technical sergeant,
having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank of 1 Jun 67.
He served as an Aerospace Ground Equipment Repair Technician. He
voluntarily retired from the Air Force on 31 Jul 72, having served 20
years, 3 months, and 5 days on active duty.
Current Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) records reflect a combined
compensable rating of 80% for his unfitting conditions.
His CRSC application was disapproved on 25 May 04 based upon the fact that
his service-connected medical condition was 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 bursitis of shoulders is not combat related. His
records do not show this condition is the direct result of armed conflict,
hazardous service, instrumentality of war, or conditions simulating war,
rather than from routine causes/exposures or his particular physical
makeup. Bursitis is currently not considered a presumptive condition for
Agent Orange.
The DPPD evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Applicant responded, reiterated his previous contentions and provided
documents extracted from his personnel records. His complete response,
with attachments, is at Exhibit E.
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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
condition the applicant believes is combat-related was 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, does 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 their 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-
01976 in Executive Session on 11 Jul 05, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Mr. Michael V. Barbino, Member
Ms. Martha A. Maust, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated June 2004, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPD, dated 15 Jul 04.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 Jul 04.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, not dated, w/atchs.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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