RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-03878
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: YES
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 23 JUN 07
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The loss of good (satisfactory) years from Feb 03 to Sep 05 be
reinstated, and she receive an enlisted incentive bonus payment and
debt relief in the amount of $771.00 for Servicemember Group Life
Insurance (SGLI) coverage for the same period.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She lost good years and a bonus as a result of the misplacing of her
medical documents.
She has SGLI payments in arrears in the amount of $771.00.
In support of her appeal, the applicant provided personal statements,
copies of her point credit summary and military pay account, and other
documents associated with the matter under review.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Information extracted from the Personnel Data System (PDS) indicates
that the applicant is currently serving in the Air Force Reserve in
the grade of senior airman.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air
Force.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFRC/DPM recommends denial indicating the applicant was not allowed to
participate in Unit Training Assemblies (UTAs) as a result of a
medical profile effective 5 Oct 03. She was returned to duty
effective 1 Oct 05 and allowed to participate in UTAs. During the
period of the applicant's nonparticipation as a result of her medical
condition, she was not authorized continued enlisted bonus payments as
outlined in the governing Air Force instruction. The applicant
remained eligible for SGLI coverage during her period of
nonparticipation due to a medical condition. They indicated that the
insured amount minus the current SGLI debt would have been paid to her
beneficiaries in the event of her untimely death during the period of
her nonparticipation.
According to AFRC/DPM, the applicant’s military physician has
concurred with the period of absence as 5 Oct 03 to 1 Oct 05 as
outlined in the AF Forms 422.
A complete copy of the AFRC/DPM evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Applicant reviewed the advisory opinion and furnished a response
indicating that she agrees that she was not allowed to participate as
a result of a medical profile, but not as a result of a medical
condition. The reason for the delay in her return to active Reserve
status was the mishandling of her paperwork. This is the reason she
believes she should be entitled to UTA pay, points, and bonus.
Applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit D.
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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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of error or injustice regarding the applicant’s request that
her records be corrected to reflect satisfactory service for the
period Feb 03 through Sep 03, and that she receive enlisted incentive
bonus payments for which she was entitled for that period. The
evidence of record indicates that from 5 Oct 03 to 1 Oct 05, the
applicant was not allowed to participate in UTAs as a result of a
medical profile. We find no evidence which has shown to our
satisfaction the applicant should not have been given a medical
profile that precluded her participation for this period. Further, it
appears the applicant remained eligible for SGLI coverage during the
period of her nonparticipation. Thus, we do not believe favorable
action on her request that she be given credit for satisfactory
service for the period 5 Oct 03 to 1 Oct 05, and relief from her SGLI
coverage indebtedness, is warranted. However, we have been informally
advised that an undue delay may have occurred in processing of her
medical profile from Feb 03 through Sep 03. Therefore, in our view,
the applicant should be afforded proper and fitting relief for this
period. Accordingly, we recommend the applicant’s records be
corrected as set forth below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that:
a. She was awarded an additional 12 paid active duty points and
32 paid inactive duty training (IDT) points for retention/retirement
year 11 February 2003 through 10 February 2004, resulting in 59 total
points; and, that the period 11 February 2003 through 10 February 2004
is a year of satisfactory Federal service.
b. If eligible, she receive any enlistment incentive bonus
payments to which she may have been entitled for the period February
2003 through September 2003.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2005-03878 in Executive Session on 27 Apr 06, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Richard A. Peterson, Panel Chair
Ms. Sharon B. Seymour, Member
Ms. Jean A. Reynolds, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Dec 05, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFRC/DPM, dated 22 Feb 06.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 3 Mar 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, applicant, dated 12 Mar 06.
RICHARD A. PETERSON
Panel Chair
AFBCMR BC-2005-03878
MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air
Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority
of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is
directed that:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to XXXXXXX, be corrected to show that:
a. She was awarded an additional 12 paid active duty
points and 32 paid inactive duty training (IDT) points for
retention/retirement year 11 February 2003 through 10 February 2004,
resulting in 59 total points; and, that the period 11 February 2003
through 10 February 2004 is a year of satisfactory Federal service.
b. If eligible, she receive any enlistment incentive
bonus payments to which she may have been entitled for the period
February 2003 through September 2003.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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