RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2004-02576
INDEX NUMBER: 1008.00
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: None
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: No
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 16 Feb 06
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His administrative discharge from the Air Force on 1 Nov 63 be
changed to a medical discharge.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was paranoid while in the Air Force and could not adjust to
military service because of his condition. In support of his appeal,
applicant provides a letter of support from his girlfriend discussing
his medical condition and a letter from the Community Mental Health
Services, dated 9 Aug 04, stating that he has been treated at the
clinic and diagnosed with “schizoaffective disorder, depressed type.”
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit
A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant entered active duty in the Air Force on 23 May 63. In
a 9 Sep 63 evaluation prepared by the Base Psychiatric Clinic,
applicant was found to be unsuited for further military service due
to a diagnosis of passive-aggressive reaction, chronic severe. On 4
Oct 63, an evaluation officer interviewed the applicant and
recommended he be discharged under the provisions of ATCR 39-2. In
three separate letters, dated 10 Oct 63, the applicant’s NCOIC of
Training, the First Sergeant, and Squadron Commander recommended he
be discharged under the provisions of ATCR 39-2. On 15 Oct 63, the
Group Commander recommended approval of the applicant’s discharge to
the Technical Training Center commander. On 22 Oct 63, the Technical
Training Center commander approved the applicant’s discharge with
service characterized as honorable. The applicant was discharged
effective 1 Nov 63.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial of the applicant’s
request. The applicant was discharged in 1963 for convenience of the
government for unsuitability due to a personality disorder. A review
of medical and training records indicates the applicant’s condition
was evident as early as the second week of training, indicative of
long standing pre-existing abnormality. Psychiatric evaluation did
not find evidence of manifestations of schizophrenia or
schizoaffective disorder at that time. His girlfriend, who has known
him since 1984, 20 years after discharge, observed symptoms
consistent with his later diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder. The
applicant and his girlfriend state that the applicant’s doctors tell
him his brain condition causing the schizoaffective disorder has been
present since childhood. Evidence of the record finds no evidence of
active schizophrenia while on active duty. In retrospect, he
manifested evidence of personality disorder that may have predisposed
him to his later development of schizophrenia. However, this does
not indicate his discharge was in error. The preponderance of
evidence indicates that action and disposition in this case are
proper and equitable reflecting compliance with Air Force directives
that implement the law.
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
10 Jun 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-
02576 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 22 Jun 04, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, BCMR Medical Consultant,
dated 24 May 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Jun 05.
MICHAEL K. GALLOGLY
Panel Chair
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