RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-00602
INDEX CODE: 108.07
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 1 SEPTEMBER 2007
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His service-connected medical conditions, Intervertebral Disc Syndrome,
Degenerative Arthritis of the Cervical Spine, Bursitis of the Shoulders,
Residuals of Foot Injury (Right), Bronchitis, Impaired Hearing and Tinnitus
be reevaluated under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) program
so he may qualify for compensation under the CRSC program.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His conditions resulted from activities involving simulated war conditions
and were further exacerbated during five months of continuous mobility
operations from September 1990 through January 1991.
In support of his request, applicant provides a copy of the CRSC decision.
His complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 7 July 1977. He was
progressively promoted to the grade of master sergeant. He served as a
Personnel Superintendent. He voluntarily retired from the Air Force on 28
February 1991 after having served 26 years and 28 days on active duty.
Available Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) records reflect a combined
compensable rating of 80% for his unfitting conditions.
On 24 November 2003, 17 March 2005 and 13 February 2006, respectively, his
CRSC application and subsequent reconsiderations were disapproved because
his service-connected medical conditions were determined not to be combat-
related.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPDC recommends denial. DPPDC provides a review of the applicant’s
medical records and states that although his conditions have been deemed
service-connected by the VA, these conditions do not meet the mandatory
criteria for compensation under the CRSC program as outlined under the
provisions of Public Law 107-314. The DPPDC evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was sent to the applicant on 30 June
2006 for review and comment 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 error or injustice. After a thorough review of the available
evidence of record, it is our opinion that the service-connected medical
conditions the applicant believes are combat-related were not incurred as
the direct result of armed conflict, while engaged in hazardous service, in
the performance of duty under conditions simulating war, or through an
instrumentality of war, and therefore, do not qualify for compensation
under the CRSC Act. 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. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no
basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.
4. The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not been shown
that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to
our understanding of the issue involved. Therefore, the request for a
hearing 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 Docket Number BC-2006-00602
in Executive Session on 17 January 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Mr. Michael V. Barbino, Member
Mr. Alan Blomgren, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2006-
00602 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Feb 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPD, dated 20 Jun 06.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Jun 06.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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