RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-03511
INDEX NUMBER: 110.00
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: None
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: No
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 12 May 06
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her DD Form 214 be changed to reflect she was discharged for medical
reasons.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Her Department of Veterans Affairs psychologist discovered that her DD
Form 214 was incorrect.
The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant entered active duty in the Air Force on 23 Mar 73. On 2
Nov 73, the applicant was diagnosed after a psychiatric evaluation
with Pre-alcoholism and advised to visit a mental health clinic. It
was recommended the applicant be given a further trial of duty. On 20
Feb 74, the applicant was diagnosed after a psychiatric evaluation
with immature personality, adult situational disturbance, and drug
abuse. It was recommended the applicant be discharged from service.
On 3 Apr 74, her immediate commander notified her that he was
initiating action to discharge her from the Air Force. The reason for
his action was the applicant’s inability to adjust to the demands of
military life and her duty performance and self discipline did not
meet the standards of the military based on her involvement in three
separate incidents of misconduct. The applicant acknowledged receipt
the same day and indicated that she did not desire to request
retention and submit statements in her behalf. The discharge action
was found to be legally sufficient by the staff judge advocate. On 10
Apr 74, the discharge authority directed the applicant be discharged
from the Air Force under the provisions of Chapter 3, Section B,
Paragraph3-8L, AFM 39-10 and furnished an honorable discharge
certificate. The applicant was discharged on 11 Apr 74.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The BCMR Medical consultant recommends the applicant’s request be
denied. The applicant was discharged under the provisions of AFM 39-
10 for convenience of the government, marginal producer. At the time
of her discharge, there were several potential reasons that her
commander could have discharged her for, including misconduct, drug
abuse, unsuitability, and the reason he chose. Under terminology in
use today, the applicant was diagnosed with Adjustment Disorder,
Personality Disorder, Substance Abuse, and Alcohol Abuse. Adjustment
Disorder and Personality Disorder are unsuiting conditions and are not
ratable or compensable conditions under the rules of the disability
system and can be cause for administrative separation by a member’s
commander (listed as Character and Behavior Disorder on the DD Form
214). Alcohol and drug abuse are also not ratable or compensable
under the rules of the military disability system. The applicant’s
service medical records and her separation medical examination show no
medical condition that warranted consideration in the disability
evaluation system.
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 7
Oct 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-
03511 in Executive Session on 10 November 2005, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Michael K. Gallogly, Panel Chair
Ms. Cheryl V. Jacobson, Member
Ms. Josephine L. Davis, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, undated, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, BCMR Medical Consultant,
dated 5 Oct 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Oct 05.
MICHAEL K. GALLOGLY
Panel Chair
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