RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00646
INDEX NUMBER: 136.00
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 3 SEP 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be eligible for benefits under the Combat-Related Special
Compensation (CRSC) program.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His Veterans Affairs (VA) records reflect disability at 100%.
In support of his appeal, applicant submitted a copy of his VA Form
20-5455, Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Statement from
Benefit Payment Records (reflects compensable % of 100).
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant was permanently retired for disability effective
31 Mar 55, with a disability rating of 60%. He completed 12 years
and 3 months of active federal military service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPD recommends denial of applicant’s request stating, in
part, a review of the Defense Finance and Accounting Services
(DFAS) files and Air Force Military Personnel files indicates
applicant was medically retired after 12 years and 3 month of
active service. Since he did not complete at least 20 years of
active service, he is not eligible for compensation under CRSC.
The Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) program, established
by Public Law (PL) 107-314, provides compensation to certain
retirees with combat-related disabilities. A retired member of the
Uniformed Services must meet each of the four following conditions
to meet the preliminary CRSC criteria:
a. Has 20 or more years of active service in the Uniformed
Services for the purpose of computing the amount of retired pay, or
is entitled to retired pay under section 12731 of Title 10, United
States Code, unless such retirement is under section 12731b of that
same title.
b. Is in retired status.
c. Is entitled to retired pay, notwithstanding that such
retired pay may be reduced due to receipt of Department of Veterans
Affairs (DVA) disability compensation.
d. Has qualifying disability ratings (percentages) [retiree
must be entitled to compensation for service-connected disabilities
under 10 USC 38 by the DVA].
Qualifying Combat-Related Disability: Member has
combat-related disabilities (which includes any Purple Heart
disabilities) that are compensated by the DVA.
The complete 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 7 Apr 06 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, no response has been received by this office (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. 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, 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. Therefore, 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 Docket Number BC-2006-
00646 in Executive Session on 16 June 2006, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Mr. Michael V. Barbino, Member
Mr. James W. Russell III, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 Feb 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPDC, dated 27 Mar 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Apr 06.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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