RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-03003
INDEX CODE: 128.05
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 26 Mar 06
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The recoupment of his initial enlistment bonus (IEB) be waived.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He believes the recoupment of the bonus was unjust because of his
being discharged for a mental disorder, which was a situation beyond
his control, and the financial hardship repaying the bonus has caused
him and his family.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provided an expanded statement
and a copy of his separation document.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant’s available military personnel records indicate he enlisted
in the Regular Air Force on 4 Apr 01 in the grade of airman basic. He
was honorably discharged on 21 Jun 02 under the provisions of AFI 36-
3208 (Mental Disorder), with a separation code of JFX. He was
credited with 1 year, 2 months, and 18 days of active service.
On 6 Jan 05, AFPC/DPPRSP administratively corrected the applicant’s
narrative reason for discharge to “Secretarial Authority” and
separation code to “JFF”.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPAEQ recommended denial indicating that recoupment is required
for administrative discharges, but not required when a member is
medically discharged with a physical disability. The applicant’s
discharge was administrative in nature and not based on a physical
disability. It was initiated after the applicant exhibited a pattern
of trouble submitting to authority and depression.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPPAEQ 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 applicant on 14
Jan 05 for review and response. As of this date, no response has been
received by this office (Exhibit D).
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ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The Medical Consultant noted the applicant was diagnosed with an
adjustment disorder with depressed mood and was administratively
discharged for this unsuiting condition. When an administrative
discharge is for a condition that is considered unsuiting, including
personality disorder, adjustment disorder, impulse control disorders,
or a phobia such as fear of flying, recoupment is merited under
current policy and regulation. If a member is medically discharged
with an unfitting physical disability then recoupment is not required.
This requires evaluation through the disability system and
recommendation for disability discharge or retirement by the Physical
Evaluation Board. According to the Medical Consultant, the action and
disposition in this case were proper and equitable reflecting
compliance with Air Force directives that implement the law, and that
no change in the records is warranted.
A complete copy of the Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at Exhibit
E.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 27
Apr 05 for review and response. As of this date, no response has been
received by this office (Exhibit F).
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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, we are not persuaded that any corrective action is
warranted in this case. The evidence of record indicates the
applicant was administratively discharged for a mental disorder and
given a separation code which required recoupment of his enlistment
bonus. No evidence has been presented which would lead us to believe
his discharge was improper or contrary to the prevailing directive.
We note the applicant’s reason for separation and corresponding code
have been administratively changed because he was actually diagnosed
with an adjustment disorder rather than a mental disorder. However,
it does not change the fact that any unearned portion of his bonus
must be recoupment since his separation was still administrative in
nature. In view of the foregoing, and in the absence of evidence to
the contrary, we conclude no basis exists to recommend favorable
action on the applicant’s request that the recoupment of his
enlistment bonus be waived.
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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 this application in
Executive Session on 8 Jun 05, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Michael K. Gallogly, Panel Chair
Ms. Dorothy P. Loeb, Member
Mr. Clarence D. Long III, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2004-03003 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Sep 04, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPAEQ, dated 27 Dec 04.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Jan 05.
Exhibit E. Letter, Medical Consultant, dated 20 Apr 05.
Exhibit F. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 27 Apr 05.
MICHAEL K. GALLOGLY
Panel Chair
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