RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 2007-02419
INDEX CODE: 106.00
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HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her reentry (RE) code of “2Q” (Personnel Medically Retired or Discharged)
be changed.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Her discharge was based on a misdiagnosis.
In support of her request, applicant provides a copy of a behavioral health
staff note dated 26 Jul 07, a diagnostic screening assessment dated 22 May
07, a psychological evaluation dated 25 Jan 07 and a character reference
letter. The applicant’s submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 29 Nov 05 in the grade
of airman basic (E-1). She was honorably discharged on 8 Jun 06 under the
provisions of AFI 36-3212, with a separation code of JFM (Disability
Existed Prior to Service-PEB), and a RE code of 2Q. She served 6 months,
and 10 days on active duty.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from
the applicant's military records, are contained in the letters prepared by
the appropriate offices of the Air Force at Exhibit C, D and F.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPPD recommends denial. DPPD states the applicant was referred to the
Informal Physical Disability Board (IPEB) on 3 May 06 for schizophrenia
disorder, paranoid type, that existed prior to service without service
aggravation, social and industrial adaptability impairment considerable.
The IPEB recommended discharge under other than Chapter 61, Title 10,
U.S.C., due to a medical condition determined to have existed prior to
service; and which has not been permanently aggravated by military service.
DPPD states that the RE code "2Q" is the correct RE status code for a
person who is approved for a medical retirement or separation. The
complete AFPC/DPPD evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states that officials within the
Secretary of the Air Force determined the applicant was physically unfit
for continued military service due to a physical disability which existed
prior to military service and directed her discharge without disability
benefits. The complete AFPC/DPSOA evaluation, with attachments, is at
Exhibit D.
The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial. The BCMR Medical Consultant
states that the applicant presented a pre-service history of symptoms
consistent with a thought disorder, Schizophrenia; manifested by delusions,
hallucinations, and disorganized thought processes. After entering
military service, the applicant experienced a recurrence of symptoms
resulting in her hospitalization and ultimate discharge from military
service. Despite the questions raised regarding the accuracy of the
applicant's diagnosis at the time of her discharge, a preponderance of
medical evidence reflects that the diagnosis was consistent with the
applicant's clinical presentations both prior to and after entering
military service. The complete BCMR Medical Consultant evaluation is at
Exhibit F.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Applicant submitted a copy of her treatment plan report with staff notes
dated for the periods 25 Jan 07 through 14 Nov 07 (See Exhibit H).
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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 warranting a change of the
applicant's RE code. After a review of the evidence of record, we note the
applicant was evaluated under the medical disability system and was found
medically unfit for continued military service due to a diagnosis of
schizophrenia disorder, paranoid type which existed prior to entry into
active service. Therefore, we agree with the BCMR Medical Consultant's
assessment and the Air Force offices of primary responsibility's
conclusions that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or
injustice. In the absence of evidence that the reason for her separation
was erroneous, we have no basis to favorably consider the applicant’s
request.
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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 Docket Number BC-2007-02419
in Executive Session on 16 Jul 08, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Jay H. Jordan, Panel Chair
Mr. Steven A. Cantrell, Member
Mr. Kurt R. LaFrance, Member
The following documentary evidence for Docket Number BC-2007-02419 was
considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 Jul 07, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPD, dated 10 Aug 07.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 27 Sep 07, w/atchs.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Oct 07.
Exhibit F. Letter, AFBCMR Medical Consultant, dated
10 Jun 08.
Exhibit G. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 16 Jun 08.
Exhibit H. Treatment Plan Report w/notes, dated 26 Jun 08.
JAY H. JORDAN
Panel Chair
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