RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-02648
INDEX CODE: 108.07
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 28 Feb 06
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His service-connected medical conditions, spinal disc condition, condition
of the skeletal system, shoulder condition, degenerative arthritis, and
paralysis of external popliteal nerve, 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 injuries were incurred manually moving extremely heavy rotor blades and
containers in direct support of contingency operations.
In support of his request, applicant provided documentation associated with
his CRSC application. 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 22
Dec 78. He was progressively promoted to the grade of master sergeant,
having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank of 1 Jan 03.
He served as a Helicopter Maintenance Technician. He voluntarily retired
from the Air Force on 31 Dec 98, having served 20 years and 9 days on
active duty.
Current Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) records reflect a combined
compensable rating of 70% for his unfitting conditions.
His CRSC application was disapproved on 6 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 spinal disc condition, condition of the skeletal
system, shoulder condition, degenerative arthritis, and paralysis of
external popliteal nerve are not combat related. Injuries sustained by
lifting, where the injuries were not caused by the rotors or containers
themselves are not considered to be eligible for CRSC.
The DPPD evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Applicant states his injuries, while not sustained by a bullet in a
firefight, were incurred while in the same locations and ensuring
helicopters were ready to perform their mission. His injuries were
incurred during airlift operations supporting Special Operations and combat
Rescue helicopter squadrons.
His complete response 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
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.
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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-
02648 in Executive Session on 13 Oct 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 18 Aug 04, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPD, dated 1 Dec 04.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Dec 04.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 11 Dec 04.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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