RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-03264
INDEX CODE: 110.02
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 28 APRIL 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to show that he received a service connected
disability pension.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His nervous breakdown, high blood pressure, high adrenaline and heart rate
and worsening of his chronic schizophrenia are all linked to the job
stressors and burnout while in the Air Force.
Applicant submits no supporting documentation. The applicant's complete
submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force for a period of four years
on 26 May 1971 in the grade of airman basic. He performed duties as a
cook. He received five Airman Performance Reports closing 1 February 1972,
31 July 1973, 8 March 1973, 9 October 1973 and 1 February 1974, in which
the overall ratings were 8, 8, 8, 2 and 1 respectively.
On 12 February 1974, in accordance with AFM 39-12, paragraph 2-4a,
Inaptitude, the commander initiated discharge proceedings against the
applicant. The applicant was advised of his rights in this matter. After
consulting military legal counsel, the applicant submitted statements in
his behalf. On 7 March 1974, the discharge authority directed that the
applicant be discharged from the Air Force under the provisions of AFM 39-
12, Inaptitude, with service characterized as honorable. The applicant was
honorably discharged on 21 March 1974. He had served 2 years, 9 months and
26 days on active duty.
On 22 January 1974, a medical separation examination was conducted.
Statement by the applicant regarding his health at that time was described
as "excellent."
Documents provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) indicate the
DVA granted a non-service connected pension.
The remaining relevant medical facts pertaining to this application,
extracted from the applicant’s military medical records, are contained in
the letter prepared by the BCMR Medical Consultant at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial. The BCMR Medical Consultant
states that a review of his service medical record does not show diagnosis
or treatment of any chronic mental or medical condition or injury that
warranted referral for evaluation in the Air Force disability evaluation
system leading to a disability discharge. The Medical Consultant advises
that the action and disposition in this case are proper and equitable
reflecting compliance with Air Force directives that implement the law.
The BCMR Medical Consultant’s 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 4
October 2006 for review and response 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 error or injustice. After careful review of the applicant’s
submission, we found no evidence to indicate his discharge was
inappropriate or unjust. Applicant contends his nervous breakdown, high
blood pressure, high adrenaline and chronic schizophrenia were caused by
his Air Force service. However, we do not find this argument sufficiently
persuasive to override the rationale expressed by the BCMR Medical
Consultant. We believe it is interesting to note that the Department of
Veterans Affairs denied him service connected disability benefits for these
conditions in 2005 because there was no evidence showing onset or treatment
while on active duty, which in our estimation, provides additional support
for the Air Force assessment of his condition. In view of the above and in
the absence of evidence to the contrary, we agree with the opinion and
recommendation of the BCMR Medical Consultant and adopt his rationale as
the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of
an error or injustice. Therefore, we find no 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 Docket Number BC-2005-03264
in Executive Session on 7 November 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. James W. Russell III, Panel Chair
Mr. Todd L. Schafer, Member
Ms. Maureen B. Higgins, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2005-
03264 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Oct 05.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated
28 Sep 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Oct 06.
JAMES W. RUSSELL III
Panel Chair
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