RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-01468
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her records be changed to reflect a reenlistment eligibility (RE)
code of 3K (Secretarial Authority), rather than 2C (Involuntarily
separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation
without characterization of service), so she may reenlist.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She was discharged for back pain and scoliosis. Three orthopedic
specialists have subsequently found her able to perform any
physical activity without any duress, strain, discomfort, or pain.
She was not diagnosed by the Air Force with any other
disqualifying condition that would prohibit her reenlisting.
In support of her appeal, the applicant provides a personal
statement, reports from three orthopedic specialists, a copy of
her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, and a discharge letter of notification.
Applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Applicant began her military service on 10 Jun 08. She sought
medical care on 23 Jun 08 for back pain. Scoliosis diagnosed
during her childhood was thought to be contributory to her back
pain issue. Despite aggressive therapy, including rest, narcotic
pain medicines and physical therapy, she reported little to no
relief which eventually led to her separation from active duty on
22 Jul 08.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AETC/SGPS recommends denial. SGPS states, based on the medical
evidence supplied by the applicant, the original decision to
separate her was appropriate. Her medical records document that
her symptoms existed prior to her enlistment. Based on the
severity of her back pain and the negligible response to
aggressive treatment at the time and despite her presentation of
orthopedic opinions, SGPS does not support her reenlistment as the
chance of recurrence under the stress of military conditions is
felt to be too great.
SGPSs complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA could support her rescreening
if AETC/SGPS had recommended it. However, the absence of SGPS
support coupled with a lack of supporting evidence indicating an
error or injustice occurred during her separation, DPSOA states
the RE code of 2C is appropriate based on her entry level
separation with uncharacterized service.
DPSOAs complete evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 11 Dec 09 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 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
AETC/SGPS and adopt their 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-2009-01468 in Executive Session on 2 February 2010, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Apr 09, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 29 Sep 09.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 5 Nov 09.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Dec 09.
Panel Chair
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