RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03312
INDEX NUMBER: 136.00
XXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 30 APR 2008
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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:
He waived only his disability pay not his military retirement pay
in order to receive credit for his military service for purposes of
a civil service retirement.
In support of his appeal, applicant submitted a copy of his denial
letter, dated 13 Oct 06.
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant was permanently retired for disability effective
31 Jan 72, with a disability rating of 40%. He completed 20 years,
and 8 days of active federal military service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPD recommends denial of applicant’s request stating, in
part, applicant’s CRSC application was disapproved on 19 Oct 06.
A review of the Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS)
files indicates applicant waived his military retirement pay in
order to receive credit for Civil Service. Since he is not
receiving military retirement pay, he may not receive CRSC
compensation at this time.
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 15 Dec 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-
03312 in Executive Session on 17 January 2007, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Mr. Alan A. Blomgren, Member
Mr. James R. Russell III, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Oct 06.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPDS, dated 8 Dec 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Dec 06.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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