RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
             AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:      DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03327
            INDEX CODE:  110.02
      XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX  COUNSEL:  NONE
            HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her DD  Form  214,  Block  14,  be  corrected  to  reflect  “Basic  Military
Training, 6 weeks, November  11,  2005,”  as  well  as  “Enlisted  Air  Crew
Undergraduate Course, December 14, 2005,” and “Survival Training Course,  17
days, January 25, 2006.”   Additionally,  Blocks  25,  26,  27,  and  28  be
corrected  to  reflect  the  medical  diagnosis  of  Post  Traumatic  Stress
Disorder (PTSD) in remission.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Her narrative reason for separation is not  correct.   She  has  received  a
second opinion which indicates she does not have a personality disorder.

In support of her request, the applicant  provides  a  copy  of  an  initial
evaluation from a mental health clinic.

Her complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 27 Sep 05  and  following
completion of Basic Military Training, was enrolled  in  technical  training
at Lackland AFB, TX.

On 31 Jan 07, she  was  notified  by  her  commander  of  pending  discharge
action.  The specific reason for this action was based on the  diagnosis  by
the  Behavioral  Analysis  Service,  of  anxiety  disorder   not   otherwise
specified   and   resolution   and   learning   disorder.    The    clinical
neurophysiologist determined her diagnosis did not meet retention  standards
for continued military service and her ability to  function  in  a  military
environment was significantly impaired.  She  acknowledged  receipt  of  the
notification, elected to consult with counsel and  submitted  statements  in
her own behalf.  The applicant requested a second  opinion  of  her  medical
evaluation because she felt that the mental evaluation  was  incorrect.   On
18 Dec  06,  the  commander  considered  her  request  but  recommended  her
discharge be continued.  The staff judge advocate  found  the  case  legally
sufficient and on 9 Apr  07,  the  discharge  authority  directed  that  the
applicant be discharged from the Air Force under the provisions of AFPD  36-
32 and AFI 36-3208,  paragraph  5.11.9.3,  Conditions  that  Interfere  with
Military  Service,  Mental  Disorders,   with   service   characterized   as
honorable.  The  applicant  was  discharged  on  10  Apr  07  by  reason  of
“Personality Disorder” with a Separation Code of “JFX” and  a  Reentry  Code
(RE) of “2C.”  She had served 1 year, 6 months and 14 days on active duty.

On 7 Feb 08, the applicant was notified by AFPC/DPSIT  that  corrections  to
her DD Form 214,  Block  14,  reflecting  the  correct  date  of  her  basic
military training, her Enlisted Air Crew  Undergraduate  Course  and  Combat
Survival Training Course were accomplished.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS:

AFPC/DPPD recommends denial.  DPPD states that evidence  reflects  that  the
Physical Disability Division never  received  a  referral  to  the  PEB  and
therefore could not have given  the  applicant  a  medical  discharge.   The
applicant’s follow-up medical care should be pursued through the  Department
of Veterans Affairs as they  are  the  responsible  authority  for  service-
connected care.  The complete AFPC/DPPD evaluation is at Exhibit C.

The BCMR Medical Consultant offers the alternative change of  the  narrative
reason  for  separation  to  Secretarial  Authority.    The   BCMR   Medical
Consultant states the applicant was diagnosed with an Anxiety  Disorder  and
a Learning Disability.   Although  she  has  reportedly  encountered  severe
traumatic stressors that could have resulted in PTSD, there is  no  evidence
of a resultant functional impairment  during  military  service  that  would
warrant this as a basis for the applicant’s  discharge.   The  BCMR  Medical
Consultant is of the opinion  that  some  confusion  must  have  existed  in
differentiating a Personality Disorder, Anxiety Disorder and  an  Adjustment
Disorder.  The applicant’s true diagnosis  was  Anxiety  Disorder;  however,
not severe enough to  warrant  an  MEB,  yet  severe  enough  to  result  in
separation.  The BCMR Medical Consultant opines there has been an  error  or
injustice in establishing the  reason  for  the  applicant’s  discharge  and
recommends consideration, in the  interest  of  justice,  for  changing  the
reason for discharge to Secretarial Authority; as it  is  more  likely  than
not that the  applicant’s  personality  disorder  diagnosis,  has  adversely
affected  her  employment  opportunities.    The   complete   BCMR   Medical
Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit D.

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial for a change in the  RE  code  but  supports  a
change in the Narrative Reason  for  Separation  which  would  provide  some
relief to the applicant.  The complete AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is  at  Exhibit
E.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the  applicant  on  30
Jun and 1 Aug 08 for review and comment within 30 days.  As  of  this  date,
this office has not received a 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.  Sufficient relevant evidence  has  been  presented  to  demonstrate  the
existence  of  error  or  injustice  warranting  partial  relief.   In  this
respect, the applicant is  requesting  her  separation  code  and  narrative
reason be changed.  After reviewing the evidence of record, it  appears  the
applicant's narrative reason and separation code inaccurately  reflects  the
circumstances surrounding her discharge.   As  noted  by  the  BCMR  Medical
Consultant, some confusion  existed  in  diagnosing  her  disorder;  thereby
establishing an erroneous narrative reason for her discharge.   In  view  of
this, and to preclude any further injustice to the applicant,  we  recommend
that  the  narrative  reason  for  her  separation  and  the   corresponding
separation code be changed to reflect “Secretarial Authority.”

4.  Notwithstanding the  above,  insufficient  relevant  evidence  has  been
provided showing the existence of an error or  injustice  regarding  her  RE
code.  In our opinion, the RE code which was  issued  at  the  time  of  her
separation accurately reflects the circumstances of her  separation  and  we
do not find this code to be in error  or  unjust.   Therefore,  we  find  no
compelling basis to grant this portion of her request.   In  regard  to  her
remaining request to have Block 14 of her DD Form  214  corrected,  we  note
that  these  corrections  have  been  made  by   the   office   of   primary
responsibility and the applicant has  been  advised  of  these  corrections;
therefore, action by this Board is not required.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air  Force  relating
to APPLICANT,  be  corrected  to  show  that  on  10  April  2007,  she  was
discharged under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, paragraph 1-2,  (Secretarial
Authority) with a Separation Code of KFF.

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The following members of the Board considered  Docket  Number  BC-2007-00232
in Executive Session on 2 Oct 08, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

            Mr. Alan A. Blomgren, Chair
            Ms. Jan Mulligan, Member
            Mr. James G. Neighbors, Member

All members voted to correct the records,  as  recommended.   The  following
documentary evidence pertaining to  Docket  Number        BC-2007-03327  was
considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 11 Oct 07, w/atch.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPD, dated 15 Feb 08.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 26 Jun 08.
   Exhibit E.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSOA, dated 28 Jul 08.
   Exhibit F.  Letters, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Jun 08 and 1 Aug 08.






                                        ALAN A. BLOMGREN
                                        Panel Chair
AFBCMR BC-2007-03327




MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

      Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force
Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section
1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is directed that:

      The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, be corrected to show that she was discharged
on 10 April 2007 with a narrative reason for separation of "Secretarial
Authority" rather than "Personality Disorder," and a separation code of
"JFF" rather than "JFX."





                                                                         JOE
G. LINEBERGER

Director
                                                                         Air
Force Review Boards Agency