RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03539
INDEX CODE: 110.02
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 18 MAY 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed to allow her to
reenlist into the military.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She believes her bipolar diagnosis was incorrect and her actions were
due to situations she experienced at that time.
In support of her request, the applicant submits a Statement of
Support, and a copy of her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty.
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 as an airman basic on
26 July 2005. On 13 June 2006, she was referred to the Informal
Physical Disability Board (IPEB), for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder,
(Existed Prior to Service), with service aggravation. The IPEB found
her unfit for service and recommended discharge with severance pay
with a disability rating of 10 percent. The applicant disagreed and
requested a formal hearing. On 25 July 2006, the Formal Physical
Evaluation Board (FPEB) recommended return to duty. She concurred with
the FPEB findings. Per Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council
(SAFPC) Memorandum, dated 10 July 2006, there is a list of categories,
for which disability cases can be forwarded to the Air Force Personnel
Board for appropriate action. Due to a disparity in decisions between
the IPEB and FPEB, her case was forwarded to the Air Force Personnel
Board (AFPB) for review. On 10 August 2006, the AFPB concurred with
the disposition of the IPEB, and recommended she be discharged with
severance pay with the percentage amended to 20 percent disability
rating.
On 27 September 2006, she was discharged with an honorable
characterization, under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative
Separation of Airmen, (Physical Disability). She received an RE code
of 2Q “Personnel Medically Retired or Discharged”. She served one
year, two months and two days total active service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPD recommends denial. DPPD states the preponderance of
evidence reflects that no error or injustice occurred during the
disability process at the time of separation.
The DPPD evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPPAE recommends denial. DPPAE states after review of the
evidence submitted by the applicant and review of her records, there
is no evidence of error or injustice surrounding her discharge.
Additionally, there is no evidence by a qualified military medical
professional supporting a misdiagnosis, and the RE code is correct.
The DPPAE evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 2
Feb 07, for review and comment 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 timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of an error or injustice to warrant changing the
applicant’s reenlistment eligibility (RE) code. We took notice of the
applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case,
however; we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air
Force office of primary responsibility and adopt their 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-
03539 in Executive Session on 20 June 2007, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Mr. Wallace F. Beard Jr., Member
Mr. Alan A. Blomgren, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 13 Oct 06, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memo, DPPD, dated 21 Dec 06.
Exhibit D. Memo, DPPAE, dated 18 Jan 07.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Feb 07.
THOMAS S. MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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