RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-00261
INDEX CODE: 110.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code “2Q” (Personnel medically
retired or discharged) be changed to allow him to reenter military
service.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He does not have asthma and has medical documentation to prove it.
In support of his appeal, applicant submitted a copy of his DD Form
214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, a personal
statement and medical documentation.
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 (AF) on 11 Jun 97, as
an airman basic for a period of four years.
On 3 May 04, the applicant was discharged with disability severance
pay. The applicant served on active duty for 6 years, 10 months and
23 days on active duty.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted
from the applicant's medical records, are contained in the letter
prepared by the AFBCMR Medical Consultant (Exhibit C).
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The AFBCMR Medical Consultant recommends the requested relief be
denied. The Medical Consultant states the applicant had no history of
asthma prior to entry into the Air Force. After an overseas PCS he had
several attacks of respiratory distress which responded to standard
asthma medications. Upon returning to CONUS, he had more episodes of
respiratory distress, one of which required a visit to the Emergency
Room. These respiratory attacks are unpredictable and portend the
possibility of a recurrence of asthma under adverse conditions, such
as those associated in the high operations tempo of the Air Force.
This represents a significant respiratory condition and is ultimately
likely to prohibit his utilization as a total force asset well into
the foreseeable future. This is particularly relevant in the context
of the harsh operational conditions and physical stressors confronting
all members of today's Air and Space Expeditionary Force. His
condition poses a significant risk for sudden deterioration that could
put himself and his unit's mission at grave risk. As a result,
retention or reenlistment would not be in the best interests of the
applicant or the Air Force. While the applicant seems to be doing
well at his current residence, he is not exposed to the environmental
stressors often found at places where the Air Force might deploy. As
a result, the nasal allergies found at home could significantly worsen
in remote locations. The applicant had pulmonology consultations in
2001 and 2006 where asthma was not diagnosed, and one in 2004 where
the pulmonologist felt that the condition did represent asthma. The
preponderance of evidence of the record shows that the applicant's
condition posed a continued significant risk to the applicant and the
Air Force mission and a medical discharge with severance pay was the
appropriate course of action.
The complete AFBCMR Medical Consultant’s 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
17 Aug 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 an injustice. Applicant’s
contentions are duly noted; however, we are not persuaded that the
applicant has been the victim of an error or injustice. At the time
members are separated from the Air Force, they are furnished an RE
code predicated upon the quality of their service and circumstances
of their separation. After a thorough review of the evidence of
record, we believe that given the circumstances surrounding the
applicant’s separation, the RE code issued was in accordance with the
appropriate directives. Although the applicant appears to be doing
well, no evidence has been provided to indicate his medical condition
could tolerate the stressors of a military environment. 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-
2007-00261 in Executive Session on 3 Jan 08, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Michael K. Gallogly, Panel Chair
Mr. Joseph D. Yount, Member
Ms. Teri G. Spoutz, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 Jan 07.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR Medical Consultant, dated
16 Aug 07.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Aug 07.
MICHAEL K. GALLOGLY
Panel Chair
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