RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-01851
INDEX CODE: 108.00
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 20 December 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of “2Q” (personnel medically retired
or discharged) be changed to allow her to reenlist.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She did not have migraine headaches before she enlisted in the Air Force.
In support of her application, the applicant provides statements from two
civilian physicians and copies of service medical and personnel records.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 10 October 2001, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force at the
age of 22 in the grade of airman first class (E-3) for a period of four
years. She was trained and served as an Information Management Technician.
On 24 October 2002, the applicant presented herself to the flight surgeon’s
office with a chief complaint of an all-day headache with no relief, even
following treatment with 400mg of ibuprofen. She related that she had
suffered approximately two years of intermittent headaches, occurring in
every other month cycles, but now occurring without 30-day headache-free
periods. On 24 July 2003, the applicant was put on a physical profile 4
for chronic headaches and referred to a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) for
disability evaluation. A Medical Board Report, dated 21 August 2003,
diagnosed the applicant with migraines and referred her records to an
Informal Physical Evaluation board (IPEB). On 5 September 2003, the IPEB
determined the applicant was unfit for military duty because of her
condition of migraine headaches, which existed prior to service (EPTS), and
that her condition was not permanently aggravated through military service.
The board determined the condition to be permanent and recommended the
applicant for discharge under provisions other than Chapter 61, Title 10,
United States Code. On 10 September 2003, the applicant agreed with the
IPEB’s findings and waived her right to a formal Physical Evaluation Board
(PEB) hearing.
On 11 September 2003, the Secretary of the Air Force directed the applicant
be separated from active duty for physical disability due to a condition
that existed prior to service. The applicant was honorably discharged
effective 27 October 2003 with a separation code of JFM (disability existed
prior to service) and a reentry code of 2Q. She served 2 years, and 18
days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPD recommends denial of the applicant’s request. DPPD states the
preponderance of evidence reflects that no error or injustice occurred
during the disability process or at time of separation. The RE code of
“2Q” is correct for a person who is approved for a medical retirement or
separation.
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 14
July 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 timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of an error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant's
complete submission in judging the merits of the case and do not find that
it supports a determination that the applicant was improperly separated
from active duty in 2003. We note that an IPEB found the applicant unfit
for duty because of her condition of migraine headaches, which existed
prior to service, and that her condition was not permanently aggravated
through military service. The applicant subsequently agreed with their
findings and waived her right to a formal PEB hearing. The RE code which
was issued at the time of the applicant’s separation accurately reflects
the circumstances of her separation and we do not find this code to be in
error or unjust. In view of the above and absent persuasive evidence that
the applicant was denied rights to which entitled, appropriate regulations
were not followed, or appropriate standards were not applied, we agree with
the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force advisory and adopt their
conclusions as our findings in the case. Accordingly, the applicant’s
request is not favorably considered.
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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 this application in Executive
Session on 28 September 2006, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. James W. Russell, III, Panel Chair
Mr. Alan A. Blomgren, Member
Mr. Grover L. Dunn, Member
The following documentary evidence for AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2006-01851 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 13 Jun 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPD, dated 29 Jun 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Jul 06.
JAMES W. RUSSELL III
Panel Chair
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