RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-01780
INDEX CODE: 112.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 5 DEC 07
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He desires to reenlist in the service. He feels that his desire to serve
his country combined with his leadership skills would be an asset to the
armed forces.
In support of his request, the applicant provided an unsigned letter from
the University of West Florida, a resume of his employment and education,
and documentation extracted from his military personnel record.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 1 September 1989 the applicant entered active duty. He was disability
retired on 13 November 1995 and on 14 November 1995 he was placed on the
Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL). On 22 June 1998 he was removed
from the TDRL and discharged in the grade of senior airman with entitlement
to severance pay with a 10 percent disability rating. He served 6 years,
2 months, and 13 days on active duty.
An AF Form 618, Medical Board Report, dated 29 March 1995 states the
applicant was diagnosed with chronic headaches. The Medical Evaluation
Board referred the applicant to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB)
An AF Form 356, Findings and Recommended Disposition of USAF Informal PEB,
dated 13 July 1995 states the applicant was diagnosed with chronic
headaches, unresponsive to medication, non-migrainous, associated with
psychological factors affecting physical condition with definite social and
industrial impairment. He was found unfit because of physical disability.
An AF Form 356, Findings and Recommended Disposition of USAF IPEB, dated 15
April 1998 states the applicant was diagnosed with Category I – unfitting
conditions which are compensable and ratable: chronic headaches, non-
migrainous. Category II – conditions that can be unfitting but are not
currently compensable or ratable: bipolar. Category III – conditions that
are not separately unfitting and not compensable or ratable: history of
dependent personality disorder. He was found unfit for continued military
service and it was recommended he be discharged with severance pay with a
10 percent compensable disability rating. On 26 May 1998, the applicant
concurred with the findings and recommendations of the IPEB and waived his
right to a formal hearing.
On 2 October 2001, the applicant was advised by AFPC/DPPRSP that there was
an error on his DD Form 214, item 27, Reentry Code “SQ.” The correction
was made administratively to reflect “2Q” and a DD Form 215, Correction to
the DD Form 214 was issued to the applicant.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial. The BCMR Medical Consultant
states the applicant was disability separated for chronic headaches after a
period of time on the TDRL. While on the TDRL he manifested and was
diagnosed with bipolar disorder requiring hospitalization on two occasions.
Now eight years later he reports he is doing well and requests change in
his RE code so that he may reenter military service. Members who are
disability separated received RE code (2Q) that prevent reenlistment. Even
though he is currently doing well, the applicant’s history of headaches and
Bipolar Disorder requiring hospitalization is permanently, disqualifying
for entry into military due to the risk for recurrent problems.
The BCMR Medical Consultant’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 21 June 2006, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant 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 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 an error or injustice. After a thorough review of the
evidence of record and the applicant’s submission, it is our opinion that
given the circumstances surrounding his separation from the Air Force, the
RE code assigned (2Q) was proper and in compliance with the appropriate
directives. The applicant has not provided any evidence which would lead
us to believe otherwise. Therefore, we agree with the Medical Consultant
and adopt his rational 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.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the
existence of an error or an injustice; the application was denied without a
personal appearance; and 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 this application in Executive
Session on 26 July 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Jay H. Jordan, Panel Chair
Ms. Patricia R. Collins, Member
Ms. Renee M. Collier, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2005-01780 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Jun 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 20 Jun 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Jun 06.
JAY H. JORDAN
Panel Chair
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