RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-00733
INDEX CODE: 108.07
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 3 Sep 06
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her service-connected medical condition, traumatic arthritis of right knee,
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:
Her knee was injured during a mobility exercise at Whiteman AFB, MO and was
determined to be in the line of duty.
In support of her request, applicant provided documentation associated with
her CRSC application. Her complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant was appointed a second lieutenant, Reserve of the Air Force on 15
Aug 78. She was progressively promoted to the grade of lieutenant colonel,
having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank of 1 Sep 94.
On 31 Jul 01, she voluntarily retired for years of service. She served 23
years, 2 months, and 13 days on active duty
Available Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) records reflect a combined
compensable rating of 60% for her unfitting conditions.
Her CRSC application was disapproved on 8 Mar 04 based upon the fact that
her service-connected medical condition was determined not to be combat-
related.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPD recommends denial. DPPD states a review of her service and DVA
medical records show her knee condition is not combat related. She
contended her knee injury was sustained during Officer Training and again
during Squadron Officer School in 1983. Her records reveal no evidence to
confirm that this injury was the result of a combat related event. It
appears the initial injury to her right knee was incurred prior to her
military service playing basketball. She was treated for knee injuries
repeatedly during her career; however, none of the events were combat
related. 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 22 Apr
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-2005-
00733 in Executive Session on 11 Jan 06, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Mr. Richard A. Peterson, Member
Mr. Alan A. Blomgren, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 Feb 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPD, dated 20 Apr 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Apr 05.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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