RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
             AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:                        DOCKET  NUMBER:   BC-2004-
02968
                                             INDEX  CODE:   100.06;
110.02

                                             COUNSEL:  NONE

                                             HEARING DESIRED:  NO


MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  26 MARCH 2006


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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her narrative reason for separation,  “Personality  Disorder,”  and
separation code “JFX” be changed to Secretarial Authority.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She  thought  she  was  being  separated  under  an  administrative
discharge action for being  unable  to  find  adequate  daycare  to
fulfill the mission.  She  was  told  the  reason  for  separation,
“personality disorder,” would not affect  her  because  it  was  an
honorable discharge.  She is being rejected for  current  positions
due to the explanation on her DD Form 214.

Applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 8 May 96, for  a
period of four years in the grade of  airman  basic.   Her  highest
grade held  was  airman  first  class.   The  record  contains  two
performance reports reflecting overall ratings of “4.”

On 10 Apr 98, the Chief of Mental  Health  Services  indicated  the
applicant had been seen in the Mental Health  Clinic  since  27 Jan
98.  She was evaluated at  Midwest  City  Hospital  where  she  was
hospitalized from 18-24  Mar  98,  after  taking  a  drug  overdose
secondary to her reported inability  to  cope  with  her  work  and
personal stressors.  The  applicant  was  diagnosed  with  Axis  I:
Major Depressive Disorder, single episode with mild  severity;  and
Axis  II:   Personality  Disorder,  Not  Otherwise  Specified,  her
primary diagnosis.  Her depression was determined not to be  severe
enough to warrant evaluation in the disability  evaluation  system.
Her personality disorder, the  primary  diagnosis,  was  considered
unsuiting for military service warranting administrative  discharge
from the Air Force.  The psychiatrist  stated,  “Past  history  and
present psychological exams indicate  the  presence  of  a  chronic
character behavior disorder.  This condition reveals itself through
habitual  patterns  of  behavior  which  interfere  with   adequate
adjustment and cause conflict with the environment.”

On 23 Apr 98, the squadron commander notified the applicant that he
was recommending she be discharged for a condition that  interfered
with  military  service,   specifically   for   mental   disorders,
personality disorder (as noted  in  the  mental  health  evaluation
cited above).  It was determined this condition was  severe  enough
that her ability to function  in  the  military  was  significantly
impaired.  The applicant  acknowledged  receipt  of  the  discharge
notification, consulted with legal counsel, and chose not to submit
statements on her own behalf.

The Chief,  General  Law  Division  found  the  case  file  legally
sufficient to support discharge action and recommended an honorable
discharge without probation and rehabilitation.

Applicant was honorably discharged on 11 May 98, in  the  grade  of
airman first class, under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, by  reason
of “Personality Disorder,” with separation code “JFX.”  She  served
on active duty for a period of 2 years and 4 days.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The BCMR Medical Consultant opines that no change in the record  is
warranted.  The  applicant  was  administratively  discharged   for
unsuitability due to personality disorder.   Personality  disorders
are  enduring  patterns  of  maladjustment  in   the   individual’s
personality structure which are not medically disqualifying but may
render the individual unsuitable for further military  service  and
may be cause for administrative discharge by the individual’s  unit
commander.  The features of a Personality Disorder  usually  become
recognizable during adolescence or early adult  life.   Personality
disorders are frequently exacerbated by stress and  may  not  cause
significant problems or be recognized until stressful circumstances
result  in  occupational  or   social   problems.    Manifestations
(symptoms and behavior) wax and wane over  time  depending  on  the
nature and degree of stressors present at any given  time  and  can
include disturbances of mood such as depressed mood.   Reasons  for
discharge and discharge proceedings  are  well  documented  in  the
records.  Review of the  mental  health  memorandum  and  personnel
record does not disclose any  evidence  to  support  correction  of
records from an administrative discharge for  personality  disorder
to another reason.

A complete copy  of  the  Medical  Consultant’s  evaluation  is  at
Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 13 Jun 05, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was  forwarded  to
the applicant for review and response within 30 days.  As  of  this
date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).

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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-
02968 in Executive Session on 21 July 2005, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:

      Mr. Michael K. Gallogly, Panel Chair
      Mr. Albert C. Ellett, Member
      Mr. Jay H. Jordan, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 13 Sep 04, w/atch.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFBCMR Medical Consultant,
                dated 8 Jun 05.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Jun 05; Letter,
                AFBCMR, dated 13 Jun 05.




                                   MICHAEL K. GALLOGLY
                                   Panel Chair