RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-03950
INDEX CODE: 100.00
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 30 JUNE 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code be upgraded.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The RE code he received upon his separation is unjust because he was
separated honorably under the Air Force’s Reshaping Program.
His discharge was due to his failure to maintain military body fat
standards. His failure to maintain military body fat standards was due to
an injury he received on 8 October 2002, which developed into plantar
fasciitis and was very painful. The constant pain prevented him from
exercising regularly. The injury has been recognized and rated by the
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). He hopes to again be healthy and
possibly reenlist in some branch of the armed forces.
In support of the appeal, applicant submits an extract from a DVA rating
decision.
Applicant’s 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 29
April 2002. On 22 April 2004, he was notified of the commander’s intent to
submit him for mandatory involuntary separation under the Air Force Chief
of Staff’s Force-Shaping Initiative based on negative quality force
indicators present in his record and his supervisor’s recommendations. He
was honorably discharged on 19 August 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-
3208 (Completion of Required Active Service), and issued an RE code of “4I
– Serving on Control Roster.”
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPAE recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that
while the DVA determined applicant’s plantar fasciitis of the left foot was
related to military service, they found no service connection for obesity
as secondary to the service-connected disability of plantar fasciitis. It
was incumbent on the applicant to maintain fitness while on active duty,
regardless of the DVA rating received after his discharge. However, if the
Board decides to grant relief, he should provide documentation from the
enlisting service that he meets current enlistment standards and the
enlisting service cannot waive the current RE code before directing an RE
code of “3K – Reserved for use by HQ AFPC or the AFBCMR when no other RE
code applies or is appropriate.”
The AFPC/DPPAE evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A complete copy of the evaluation, with attachments, was forwarded to the
applicant on 27 January 2006, for review and comment, within 30 days.
However, as of this date, no response has been received by this office.
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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. Applicant’s contentions are duly noted;
however, we are not persuaded that his failure to maintain military body
fat standards was due to an injury he received while on active duty, which
developed into plantar fasciitis of his left foot. In this respect, we
note that although the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) awarded him a
compensable disability rating of 10% for moderate symptoms of plantar
fasciitis, they determined his obesity was not related to his military
service and was not secondary to plantar fasciitis. After a thorough
review of the evidence of record, we believe the RE code accurately
identifies the circumstances surrounding his separation and was issued in
accordance with the appropriate directives. Further, we note that although
the RE code renders him ineligible for immediate reenlistment, it is a code
that can be waived for prior service enlistment consideration, provided he
meets all other requirements for enlistment under an existing prior service
program. Therefore, we find no basis upon which to recommend favorable
action on 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-2005-03950
in Executive Session on 2 March 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Marilyn M. Thomas, Vice Chair
Mr. James L. Sommer, Member
Ms. Jean A. Reynolds, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Dec 05, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 12 Jan 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Jan 06.
MARILYN M. THOMAS
Vice Chair
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