RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03234
INDEX CODE: 100.00
JAMES E. FLETCHER COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE: 23 APRIL 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to show that he was in Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His flight to Thailand landed in Vietnam for refueling. During the stop,
he had to exit the plane; however, this entry was omitted on his travel
voucher (T-6353). He is a chronically ill herbicide patient. The only way
the VA will compensate him for treatment is if his travel voucher is
corrected to show the plane landed in Vietnam. The travel voucher entries
show departure on 10 Oct at 2000 and arrival at Bangkok, Thailand on 12 Oct
at 0930 and appear as a two day non-stop flight.
In support of the application, the applicant submits a copy of his travel
voucher T—6353 and a copy of his problem list (incomplete) from the VA.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant was honorably discharged from active duty service on 16 Apr
71 in the grade of sergeant. He had served six years and five days on
active duty to include two years and two months of foreign and/or sea
service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states there are no documents in
the applicant’s master personnel record that show he was ever in Vietnam.
The travel voucher he refers to does not include any landings or refueling
stops in Vietnam.
The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
In his response dated 12 Feb 07, the applicant reiterates much of his
earlier contentions and adds that he is an Agent Orange victim. He would
like to know where he can obtain information which shows the flight he was
on stopped in Vietnam for refueling. He also included copies of his
performance reports and personnel actions.
The applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit E.
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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 error or injustice. The applicant’s contentions are duly
noted; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of 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 this application in Executive
Session on 4 April 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Ms. Renee M. Collier, Member
Ms. Judith B. Oliva, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-2006-03234:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Oct 07, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. HQ AFPC/DPAPP Letter, dated 12 Jan 07.
Exhibit D. SAF/MRBR Letter, dated 26 Jan 07.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 12 Feb 07 w/atchs.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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