RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-02277
INDEX CODE: 108.00, 110.02
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: Not Indicated
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 23 Jan 07
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect he was retired from the Air Force for
medical reasons, rather than discharged for unsuitability.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was ill long before his discharge. His illness became critical as early
as 1960 - two years after the Air Force used him in nuclear experiments at
Eniwetok Atoll. By April 1966, his illness had reached catastrophic
conditions and he has never fully healed.
In support of his submission the applicant provided documentation
pertaining to his name change, a copy of his DD Form 214, and documentation
pertaining to a Department of Veterans Affairs appeal. 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 7
Nov 52. He was progressively promoted to the grade of staff sergeant,
having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank of 1 Jun 60.
On 10 Mar 66, applicant was notified by his commander that he was
recommending he be discharged from the Air Force in accordance with AFR 39-
16, paragraph 4b, as result of a psychiatric evaluation which indicated he
had a character and behavior disorder. He was advised of his rights in
this matter and acknowledged receipt of the notification on 28 Mar 66.
After consulting counsel, applicant waived his right to a hearing before an
administrative discharge board and elected not to submit statements on his
own behalf. In a legal review of the case, the acting staff judge
advocate, found the case legally sufficient and recommended that he be
discharged with an honorable discharge. On 5 Apr 66, the discharge
authority concurred with the recommendation and directed that he be
honorably discharged. Applicant was discharged on 18 Apr 66. He served 13
years, 5 months, and 12 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPD recommends denial. DPPD states Personality Disorders are not
boardable conditions and therefore required no Medical Evaluation Board
prior to discharge. The DPPD evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Applicant responded that flying in a cockpit flooded with cigarette smoke
for missions as long as 27 hours caused his severe respiratory illnesses.
Sleep deprivation, malnutrition, and amoebic infestation caused his severe
hypoglycemia that has persisted until this day. Once he fainted in flight
and spent the remainder of the flight unconscious. This incident was never
recorded in fear of tarnishing the Air Force's image. Applicant recounted
numerous other incidents which occurred during his career and adds that
there were allegations of misconduct made against him that were irrelevant
hearsay and at worst criminal perjury. His complete responses, with
attachments, are at Exhibit E.
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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, it is our
opinion that the reason and authority for his separation from the Air Force
were appropriate under the circumstances at the time. Moreover, we are not
persuaded by his uncorroborated assertions that a physical condition
existed that would have warranted a finding of unfitness in accordance with
the governing Air Force regulation, which implements the law. 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-
02277 in Executive Session on 28 Feb 06, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Michael J. Novel, Panel Chair
Ms. Renee M. Collier, Member
Ms. Josephine L. Davis, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 Jul 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPD, dated 1 Dec 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Dec 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 9 Jan 06, w/atchs.
MICHAEL J. NOVEL
Panel Chair
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