RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-03029
INDEX CODE: 108.07
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 7 Apr 07
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. His service-connected skin condition (sebaceous cysts and furuncles on
his face and behind ears) be classified as chloracne due to exposure to
Agent Orange.
2. His skin condition 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:
He believes it was the intent of the finding that his condition was the
result of Agent Orange exposure. During the 1968 through 1969 time period,
he was "in the thick of it" as an aircrew member.
In support of his request, applicant provided documentation associated with
his CRSC application. 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 12
Jan 55. He was progressively promoted to the grade of master sergeant,
having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank of 1 Jan 73.
He served as an Airborne Radio Systems Operator. He voluntarily retired
from the Air Force on 31 Jan 75, having served 20 years and 19 days on
active duty.
Available Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) records reflect a combined
compensable rating of 50% for his unfitting conditions.
His CRSC application was approved for diabetes mellitus, rated at 20%. His
remaining condition was disapproved based upon the fact that his service-
connected medical conditions were determined not to be combat-related. His
request was reconsidered 20 Sep 05 and his hypertensive heart disease and
skin disease were again denied.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPD recommends denial. DPPD provided a review of his relevant
medical history and states he was treated several times prior to his
Vietnam service for the skin condition. Additionally, his records reveal
he was treated for furuncles prior to service. Therefore, evidence
indicates his condition existed prior to service in Vietnam and was not the
result of Agent Orange exposure. 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 23 Nov
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. The applicant requests his service
connected skin condition be classified as chloracne due to Agent Orange
exposure. Unfortunately, that portion of his request must be directed to
the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) for a determination as this Board
has no authority with respect to the correction of DVA records. 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. Therefore, 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-
03029 in Executive Session on 28 Feb 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 1 Oct 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPD, dated 9 Nov 05.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Nov 05.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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