RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-03696
INDEX CODE: 108.07
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: Not Indicated
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 7 Jun 06
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His service-connected medical condition, dermatitis or eczema, 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:
When he returned from the Air Force Combat Ammunition Planning and
Production Course on 16 Jun 00, his skin condition first began. He was
informed by his Dermatologist and over time his exposure to extremely hot
conditions, chemicals within the munitions, and dry soil in California
resulted in a major catalyst for the contraction of the disease. His
condition did not worsen until he was completing a tour of duty in Saudi
Arabia participating in Operation Northern Watch.
In support of his request, applicant provided documentation associated with
his CRSC application and documentation extracted from his personnel and
medical 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 16
Apr 84. He was progressively promoted to the grade of master sergeant,
having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank of 1 Jan 00.
He served as a Munitions Systems Craftsman and an Inventory Management
Journeyman. He voluntarily retired from the Air Force on 31 Dec 03, having
served 20 years, 3 months, and 17 days on active duty.
Available Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) records reflect a combined
compensable rating of 80% for his unfitting conditions.
His CRSC application was disapproved on 21 Oct 04 based upon the fact that
his service-connected medical conditions were 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 dermatitis or eczema is not combat related. His
records do not document a link to the alleged exposures to his skin
condition. He was diagnosed multiple times throughout his career for skin
conditions including dermatitis and pityriasis rosea. Therefore, it
appears the condition could be contributed to his physical make-up vice any
acute exposure during his service. The potential for exposures to
chemicals and contact hazards appears to be an industrial hazard rather
than from a combat related event. Industrial hazards and routine exposures
have historically been disapproved for CRSC based on existing program
guidelines.
The DPPD 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 21 Jan
05 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has
received no response.
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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 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-
03696 in Executive Session on 12 Oct 05, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Mr. James W. Russell III, Member
Mr. Christopher D. Carey, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 12 Nov 04, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPD, dated 12 Jan 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Jan 05.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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