RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2006-03691
INDEX CODE: 110.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
MANDATORY COMPLETION DATE: 4 JUNE 2008
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Block 24, Character of Service, on her DD 214 be changed from
“uncharacterized” to general (under honorable conditions).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She is 20 years old and no longer carried by her parents’ health insurance.
She is in pain all the time. If her DD 214 is changed, she will be able
to receive medical care at the VA hospital
In support of her application, the applicant submits a copy of her DD 214.
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 22 Aug 06, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force at the age of
20 in the grade of airman basic for a period of four years.
In a Medical Narrative Summary dated 19 Oct 06, a trainee health staff
physician stated during the applicant’s second week of Basic Military
Training (BMT), she began to have heel pain. She continued in BMT until
the fifth week, when she was transferred to medical hold for bilaterial
heel stress fractures and tibial plateau stress changes. The summary
further stated the applicant was in good health and did not reveal any
medical problems prior to enlistment. Her MEPS physical revealed no
significant medical findings or disqualifying defects.
On 31 Oct 06, an Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB) found the member
unfit because of physical disability. The IPEB determined her medical
condition existed prior to service (EPTS), had not been permanently
aggravated through military service, and was incompatible with the rigors
of military service. The IPEB noted the onset of her condition was during
BMT and opined her condition was due to deconditioning which existed prior
to entering military service. The IPEB found the applicant unfit and
recommended her discharge under provisions other than Chapter 61, Title 10,
U.S.C.
The applicant was notified and agreed with the findings and recommendations
of the IPEB and waived her right to a formal PEB hearing. On 1 Nov 06, the
Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council directed that the applicant be
separated from active service for physical disability due to a condition
that existed prior to service (EPTS). The applicant was not entitled to
any benefits under the provisions of Chapter 61, Title 10, U.S.C.
On 7 Nov 06, the applicant was discharged with an entry level separation
for a disability that existed prior to service as determined during her
IPEB. She had served 2 months and 16 days on active duty service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPD recommends denial. DPPD states the member served less than 180
days of continuous active duty military service and there is no
characterization of service. Therefore, item 24 on her DD 214 is correct.
The complete DPPD evaluation is 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 2 Feb
07 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 evidence
of record and the applicant’s submission, we are unpersuaded her
uncharacterized discharge should be characterized as general (under
honorable conditions). A military medical physician rendered the above-
cited diagnosis and recommended the applicant’s separation from the
service. We have seen no evidence by the applicant indicating the
information contained in her medical records and discharge case file is
erroneous, she was not afforded all rights to which she was entitled, or
that her commanders abused their discretionary authority. Therefore, 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 former member has not been the victim of an error or injustice.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate
the existence of probable 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 07 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Thomas S. Markiewicz, Chair
Ms. Renee M. Collier, Member
Mr. Judith B. Oliva, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR
Docket Number BC-2006-03691:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 Nov 06, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPD, dated 23 Jan 07.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Feb 07.
THOMAS S.MARKIEWICZ
Chair
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