RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02633
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, be corrected to reflect his service in Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He did not realize his DD Form 214 did not reflect his service in
Vietnam until he became sick and diagnosed with lung cancer;
prostate cancer, and pulmonary cancer. He believes being exposed
to Agent Orange may have caused his medical problems. Therefore,
he needs to prove that he was TDY to Vietnam and believes the TDY
orders he provides is proof that he was in Vietnam.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of
travel orders.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Additional relevant facts pertaining to this application,
extracted from the applicants military records, are contained in
the letters prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force.
Accordingly, there is no need to recite these facts in this
Record of Proceedings.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states the applicants
master personnel records do not contain information that reflects
his service in Vietnam or Thailand. However, they were able to
verify and confirm boots on ground at Osan Air Base, Republic of
Korea. DPAPP requested additional information that may reflect
where the travel was completed and the inclusive periods of
travel.
The DPAPP complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant responded stating his original contentions;
however, he points out he received pay in Thailand in late 1962
or early 1963, specifically Bangkok.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit E.
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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 not timely filed; however, it is in the
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. We took notice
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of
the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of
the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its
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 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-2010-02633 in Executive Session on 10 Feb 11, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence for Docket Number BC-2010 02633
was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Jul 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 19 Oct 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Nov 10.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 17 Nov 10.
Panel Chair
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