RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
             AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:      DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2006-02961
            INDEX CODE:  110.00

            COUNSEL:  NONE

            HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  31 MAR 08

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His narrative reason for separation (personality disorder) be changed.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He is being unduly punished for a medical reason.

In support of his request, the applicant provided a  copy  of  his  DD  Form
214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.

Applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 2 December 2003 in the  grade
of airman basic.

On 27 October 2005, applicant was notified by his commander  of  his  intent
to recommend that he be discharged from the Air Force under  the  provisions
of AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208, paragraph 5.11.9.1.

The specific reason for this action was a non-specified axis II  personality
disorder with antisocial and narcissistic traits.  This was evidenced  by  a
memorandum  dated  5  October  2005,  by  the  clinical  psychologist.   His
condition was so severe that his ability  to  function  effectively  in  the
military  environment  was   significantly   impaired.    The   psychologist
recommended separation.

Applicant  was  advised  of  his  rights  in  the   discharge   matter   and
acknowledged  receipt  of  the  notification  on  that  same  date.    After
consulting with counsel applicant elected not to submit  statements  on  his
own behalf.  In a legal review of the case file, the  staff  judge  advocate
found the case legally sufficient and  recommended  he  be  separated.   The
discharge authority concurred with the recommendations and  directed  he  be
discharged with an honorable  discharge.   Applicant  was  discharged  on  4
November 2005.  He served 1 year, 11 months and 2 days on active duty.

In a Department of Veterans  Affairs  (VA)  rating  decision  dated  17 July
2006, applicant was awarded a 50% disability rating for adjustment  disorder
with insomnia and 10% for a knee injury.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial.  The  Medical  Consultant  states
adjustment disorder and personality disorder are conditions  that  alone  or
together  may  render  an  individual  unsuitable  for   military   service.
Personality disorders  are  not  diseases,  but  are  enduring  patterns  of
perception,  coping,  emotions,  and  behavior  that   deviates   from   the
expectations  of  the  individual’s  culture  (including  occupational   and
military cultures), and leads to distress or impairment  in  social  and  or
occupational functioning.  The features of a  personality  disorder  usually
become  recognizable  during  adolescence  or  early  adult  life  and   are
pervasive and inflexible.  Personality disorders are frequently  exacerbated
by  stress  due  to  ineffective/inappropriate  coping  mechanisms  and  may
present with symptoms consistent with adjustment disorder.   During  periods
of  stress,  the  manifestations  of  personality  disorder  including   the
maladaptive coping mechanisms typically become more apparent and  thus  more
readily identified by mental health  professionals.   Personality  disorders
are not medically disqualifying or unfitting but may render  the  individual
unsuitable for further military service and may be cause for  administrative
action by the individual’s unit  commander.   Manifestations  (symptoms  and
behavior) of personality and adjustment disorders wax and  wane  over  time,
depending on the nature and degree of stressors present at any  given  time.
The fact that he is functioning well at this  time  at  home  is  consistent
with the diagnosis of adjustment disorder.  However,  it  does  not  predict
that  he  will  respond  well  to  the  stresses  of  military   operations,
deployment, or combat when he is separated from  his  familiar  surroundings
and usual support system of family and friends, or is assigned  duties  that
do not suit him.  His past experience manifested by the  inability  to  cope
with military service is predictive of an unacceptable risk  for  recurrence
of adjustment disorder if re-exposed to the rigors of military training  and
service.   A  history  of  adjustment  disorder  severe  enough  to  warrant
administrative  discharge  is  disqualifying  for  reenlistment   into   the
military.

The Medical Consultant’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 25 July 2007, the evaluation was forwarded to the  applicant  for  review
and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D).  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.   After  a  thorough  review  of  the
evidence of record and the applicant’s submission, it is  our  opinion  that
given the circumstances surrounding his separation from the Air  Force,  the
narrative reason for separation assigned was proper and in  compliance  with
the appropriate directives.  Therefore,  we  agree  with  the  BCMR  Medical
Consultant and adopt his 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  compelling  basis  to  recommend
granting the relief sought.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented  did  not  demonstrate  the
existence of an error or injustice; the application  was  denied  without  a
personal appearance; and 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 2 October 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

                 Ms. Cathlynn B. Novel, Panel Chair
                 Mr. Mark J. Novitski, Member
                 Ms. Jan Mulligan, Member


The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR  Docket  Number  BC-
2006-02961 was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 20 September 2006, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant,
               dated 24 July 2007.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 July 2007.




                       CATHLYNN B. NOVEL
                       Panel Chair