RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-00321
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her uncharacterized entry-level separation be removed from her
records.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She underwent a physical at her local Military Entrance
Processing Station (MEPS) and was found to have amblyopia, which
required an evaluation by an ophthalmologist. She believes she
was discharged due to an error within the MEPS.
In support of her request, the applicant provides documents
extracted from her military personnel records.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 26 August
2008.
On 2 October 2008, the applicant was notified by her commander of
his intent to recommend that she be discharged from the Air Force
under the provisions of AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208, chapter 5,
section C, paragraph 5-14. The specific reason was a medical
narrative summary dated 8 September 2008 that found she did not
meet minimum medical standards to enlist. She should not have
been allowed to join the Air Force because she has amblyopia and
esotropia strabismus.
She was advised of her rights in this matter and acknowledged
receipt of the notification on that same date. The applicant
waived her right to consult with counsel, and elected not to
submit statements on her own behalf.
In a legal review of the case file, the staff judge advocate
found the case legally sufficient and recommended discharge.
On 6 October 2008, the discharge authority concurred with the
recommendations and directed discharge.
The applicant was discharged on 8 October 2008. She served
1 month and 13 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AETC/SGPS recommends denial. SGPS states the applicant was found
to have amblyopia in her left eye, which required further
evaluation by a local ophthalmologist. After testing, she was
felt to be within standards and was eventually cleared by the
MEPS Chief Medical Officer. While in basic training, the
applicant sought medical care due to having visual problems while
marching. An ophthalmology evaluation dated 8 September 2008
indicated she did not meet medical standards due to left
esotropia with amblyopia, vision not correctable to standards.
It was also noted on a Standard Form 600, Chronological Record of
Medical Care, dated 22 September 2008, that she wanted to have
eye surgery then re-enter if possible, it also supported her
separation from military service.
The SGPS complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states a chronological
record of medical care dated 8 September 2008, states the
applicant did see a civilian provider or have treatment for
symptoms of the condition prior to entry on active duty and the
condition was not aggravated by training beyond the normal
progression of the ailment. Although the applicant may be
correct in her assertion that the amblyopia in her left eye
should have been caught at MEPS, this constituted an error in the
enlistment process and thus discharge for erroneous entry was
appropriate. The discharge to include the service
characterization was within the discretion of the discharge
authority. No errors were found in the applicants discharge
processing.
The DPSOS complete evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 30 October 2009, copies of the Air Force evaluations were
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit E). As of this date, this office has received no
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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or an injustice. After a
thorough review of the evidence of record along with the
applicant's submission, we find no evidence of an error within
her discharge processing and are not persuaded that her entry-
level separation should be changed. We are not persuaded by the
evidence presented that the applicant was denied rights to which
she was entitled or that the appropriate standards were not
applied in this case. Therefore, we agree with the opinions and
recommendations of the offices of primary responsibility and
adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion the
applicant has failed to sustain her burden of proof of the
existence of either an error or an injustice. In the absence of
evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting
the relief sought.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2009-00321 in Executive Session on 7 January 2010,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2009-00321 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 9 January 2009, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Record.
Exhibit C. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 25 February 2009.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 12 October 2009.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 October 2009.
Panel Chair
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