RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
             AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:      DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2006-03168
            INDEX CODE:  110.02
            COUNSEL:  NONE

            HEARING DESIRED: NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE:  20 MARCH 2008

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Narrative Reason for Separation on her DD Form 214 be removed  and
replaced  with  language  that  reflects  the  positive   contribution
throughout her four years of military service.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

At the time she wished to be discharged  the  exact  wording  was  not
discussed with her, therefore, she did not  know  what  it  would  say
until  discharged.   The  wording  has  caused  her  frustration   and
embarrassment for years, as there has never been a  diagnosis  of  any
such “disorder.”

In support of her appeal, applicant submitted a  statement  from  her
husband, a copy of her DD Form 214  and  copies  of  her  performance
reports.

Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force  (RegAF)  on  14 April
1986 for a period of four years as an airman basic (AB).

On 26 June 1990, the applicant’s Noncommissioned  Officer  status  was
vacated due to her frequent displays  of  inappropriate  behavior  and
conduct.

On 9 July 1990, the applicant was notified of her  commander's  intent
to recommend her for discharge for a condition  that  interfered  with
military service.  The specific reason for the discharge action was:

      On  9  June  1990,  the  applicant  underwent  a  Mental  Health
Evaluation and was diagnosed as having an Adjustment  and  Personality
Disorder.

The commander advised the applicant of her rights in this matter.

On 9 July 1990, the applicant waived her right to consult counsel  and
submit statements in her own behalf.

On 12 July 1990, the Discharge Authority directed  that  applicant  be
discharged  with  an  honorable  discharge   without   probation   and
rehabilitation.

The applicant was discharged on 13 July 1990, under the provisions  of
AFR 39-10, paragraph 5.11.i, Conditions That Interfere  with  Military
Service – Character and Behavior Disorder,  in  the  grade  of  senior
airman with an honorable discharge.  She served four years  and  three
months of active duty service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The AFBCMR Medical Consultant is of the opinion that no change in  the
applicant’s records is warranted.  The Medical Consultant  states  the
discharge action, characterization of service and narrative reason for
separation are well supported by the regulations and by the  available
personnel and medical records.

The Medical  Consultant  further  states  an  Adjustment  Disorder  is
characterized  by  marked  psychological  distress  in   response   to
identifiable stressors that overcome the individual’s ability to  cope
and is frequently associated with significant impairment in social and
occupational functioning.  The emotional and behavioral responses  may
be in excess of what would normally be expected given  the  nature  of
the stressors.  Manifestations can include  depressed  mood,  anxiety,
and disturbances of conduct.

Personality  Disorders  and  abnormal  personality  traits   are   not
diseases.  They are, rather, lifelong patterns  of  maladjustments  in
the individual’s personality structure and coping skills which 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.  Personality
Disorders and abnormal personality traits are  frequently  exacerbated
by  stress  and  frequently  present  with  symptoms  consistent  with
Adjustment Disorder.  In addition  Adjustment  Disorders,  Personality
Disorders and traits also predispose individuals to the development of
other conditions,  including  depression  and  a  variety  of  somatic
complaints.

The Medical Consultant further states the applicant, four  days  prior
to her discharge, acknowledged  in  writing  the  notification  letter
detailing the basis of her separation and signed  a  memorandum  which
specifically stated her discharge was for “Conditions  that  interfere
with Military Service – Character and Behavior Disorder.”

AFBCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation is attached 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
24 May 2007, for review and response within 30 days.  As of this date,
no response has been received by this office.

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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 not timely filed; however,  it  is  in  the
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

3.     Insufficient  relevant  evidence   has   been   presented   to
demonstrate the existence of an error or an  injustice.   Applicant’s
contentions are duly noted; however, we agree with  the  opinion  and
recommendation  of  the  AFBCMR  Medical  Consultant  and  adopt  his
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has  not
been the  victim  of  an  error  an  injustice.   The  applicant  was
discharged from active duty  for  a  condition  that  interfere  with
military service – Character and Behavior  Disorder.   Based  on  the
documentation in the applicant's personnel and  medical  records,  it
appears the diagnosis was well supported by the evidence  of  record.
In addition, the  applicant  has  not  submitted  evidence  that  the
processing, the reason, and the  characterization  of  the  discharge
were inappropriate and not accomplished in accordance with Air  Force
policy.   The  receipt  of  notification  of  discharge  letter   the
applicant signed informed her of the basis of the separation  action;
she also signed a memorandum which specifically stated she was  being
discharged for conditions that  interfere  with  military  service  –
Character and  Behavior  Disorder.   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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-
2006-03168  in  Executive  Session  on  28  August  2007,  under   the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

                       Mr. James W. Russell III, Panel Chair
                       Mr. Elwood C. Lewis III, Member
                       Mr. Mark J. Novitski, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

      Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Oct 06, w/atchs.
      Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
      Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR Medical Consultant, dated
                 22 May 07.
      Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 May 07.




                       JAMES W. RUSSELL III
                       Panel Chair