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AF | BCMR | CY2006 | BC-2004-03138
Original file (BC-2004-03138.doc) Auto-classification: Denied

                       RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:      DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-03138
            INDEX CODE:

            COUNSEL:  NONE

            HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  10 April 2006

_________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214 be corrected to show all dental work was not completed
within 90 days of separation.

_________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The dental work he was provided failed two weeks after discharge.  The
tooth they worked on is causing him pain even though  they  said  they
did all of their proper work.

Applicant does not submit any documents in support of the appeal.

Applicant's complete submission is at Exhibit A.

_________________________________________________________________

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 5 September 2000.

The applicant’s dental records indicate he had  a  filling  placed  in
tooth #18 on  5  March  2004.   The  filling  in  tooth  #18  was  re-
accomplished on 20 April 2004 due to discomfort.  On 2 June  2004,  he
presented complaining of continued discomfort  with  chewing  and  the
dentist concluded the tooth demonstrated normal sensitivity.

The applicant was honorably released from the Air Force on 5 September
2004 under the provisions  of  AFI  36-3208  (Completion  of  Required
Active Service).  He had served four years on active duty.

_________________________________________________________________




AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The BCMR Medical Consultant states the Service dental record indicates
that the applicant received all appropriate dental services within  90
days prior to  separation.   He  asserts  dental  work  on  tooth  #18
accomplished a few months prior to separation failed during the second
week after separation but provides no  documentation  (for  example  a
Department of Veterans Affairs compensation and pension exam) to  show
there was a failure of the restoration of  tooth  #18  so  soon  after
discharge other than normal sensitivity  of  the  tooth.   Action  and
disposition  in  this  case  are  proper  and   equitable   reflecting
compliance with Air Force directives that implement the law.

The BCMR Medical Consultant is of the opinion that no  change  in  the
records is warranted based on evidence of  the  record  available  for
review.

A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.

_________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 23 November 2005, 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.

_________________________________________________________________

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.   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 Air Force
and adopt their rationale as the basis for  the  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
basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

_________________________________________________________________

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.

_________________________________________________________________

The following members of the  Board  considered  this  application  in
Executive Session on 10 January 2006, under the provisions of AFI  36-
2603:

                 Mr. Michael J. Novel, Panel Chair
                 Ms. Janet I. Hassan, Member
                 Ms. Renee M. Collier, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket  Number
BC-2004-03138 was considered:

      Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 Sep 04.
      Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
      Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 22 Nov 05.
      Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Nov 05.




                             MICHAEL J. NOVEL
                             Panel Chair


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