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AF | BCMR | CY2008 | BC-2004-00251-2
Original file (BC-2004-00251-2.doc) Auto-classification: Denied






                              ADDENDUM


                       RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:      DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-00251-2
            INDEX CODE:  100.03
            COUNSEL:  NONE

            HEARING DESIRED:  NO

_________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her narrative reason for separation be changed to completion  of  term
of service.

_________________________________________________________________

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force as an airman basic  on
22 Jan 97, for a term of 4 years.  On 9  May  01,  the  applicant  was
notified by her commander that he was recommending she  be  discharged
from the Air Force due to a condition that  interferes  with  military
service, specifically a mental disorder.  The reason for  this  action
was that she was diagnosed with a mental disorder determined to be  so
severe  that  it  significantly  impaired  her  ability  to   function
effectively in the military  environment.   She  was  advised  of  her
rights in this matter and after consulting with  counsel  declined  to
submit a statement in her own behalf.

On 17 Jul 01, she was administratively discharged under the provisions
of AFI 36-3208,  Administrative  Separation  of  Airmen,  (personality
disorder), with an honorable discharge and was issued a RE code of  2C
“Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or  entry  level
separation without characterization of service.”  She served 4  years,
5 months and 25 days total active service.

On 10 Aug 04, the  applicant's  request  to  change  her  reenlistment
eligibility  (RE)  code  and  narrative  reason  for   discharge   was
considered and denied by the Board.  For an accounting  of  the  facts
and  circumstances  surrounding  the  applicant’s  request,  and,  the
rationale of the earlier decision by the  Board,  see  the  Record  of
Proceedings at Exhibit F.

On  4  Jan  06,  the   applicant   submitted   additional   supporting
documentation.  She provided a copy of her  Compensation  and  Pension
Examination from a Veterans Administration physician who states  after
examination of the applicant he did not find any evidence of a  mental
disorder.  She was granted a 30 percent compensable disability  rating
by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is  at  Exhibit
G.

_________________________________________________________________

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The BCMR Medical  Consultant  recommends  denial.   The  BCMR  Medical
Consultant states the Board  may  reconsider  an  application  if  the
applicant submits newly discovered  relevant  evidence  that  was  not
available  when  the  application  was  previously  considered.    The
preponderance of evidence of the record  shows  that  the  applicant’s
conditions were appropriately evaluated.   The  information  submitted
for  reconsideration  offers  a  conflicting  opinion,  but  does  not
adequately disprove her diagnosis  of  personality  disorder  made  on
three separate  occasions  while  on  active  duty.   Conclusions  and
recommendations remain the same as the previous medical advisory dated
14 Jun 04.  Action  and  disposition  in  this  case  are  proper  and
equitable  reflecting  compliance  with  Air  Force  directives   that
implement the law and no change in the record is warranted.

The Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at Exhibit H.

_________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the  applicant  on
14 Aug 07, for review and comment within 30 days.  As  of  this  date,
this office has received no response.

_________________________________________________________________

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

After again reviewing this application  and  the  additional  evidence
provided in support of her appeal, we are not persuaded the  requested
relief should be granted.  We took notice of the applicant's  complete
submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we  agree  with
the opinions and recommendation of 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.  Therefore,  in  the
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no  compelling  basis  to
recommend  granting   the   relief   sought   in   this   application.
Accordingly, the applicant’s request is not favorably considered.

_________________________________________________________________

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.

_________________________________________________________________

The following members of the Board considered Docket  Number  BC-2004-
00251 in Executive Session on 12 December 2007, under  the  provisions
of AFI 36-2603:


                 Mr. Wayne R. Gracie, Panel Chair
                 Ms. Chris Puckett, Member
                 Ms. Janet I. Hassan, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

      Exhibit F.  Record of Proceedings, dated 27 Aug 2004,
                         with Exhibits A through E.
      Exhibit G.  DD Form 149, dated 4 Jan 06, w/atchs.
      Exhibit H.  Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 25 Jul 07.
      Exhibit I.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 14 Aug 07, w/atch.






      WAYNE R. GRACIE
      Panel Chair

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