RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00208
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His honorable discharge be changed to reflect a disability
discharge or a medical retirement with retroactive pay.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His discharge was legally and medically false under the auspices
of AFR 39-10, Administrative Separation of Airmen.
In support of his request, the applicant provides documents
extracted from his military personnel records, personal
statements, a photograph and an extract from AFR 39-10.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 15 Nov 78, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force.
He was progressively promoted to the grade of staff sergeant
having assumed the grade effective and with a date of rank of 1
Sep 87. He served as a medical admin specialist for four years
and 3 months and a disaster preparedness tech for nine years and
6 months.
On 14 May 92, his commander notified him that he was recommending
his discharge from the Air Force for conditions that interfere
with military service (mental disorders). On 31 Aug 92, he
received an amendment to the notification for discharge adding
the supplemental psychological evaluation. The specific reason
for the discharge action was that on 18, 21 and 24 Jun 91, he
underwent psychological evaluation and was diagnosed with a
Personality Disorder which significantly impaired his ability to
function in a military environment. On or about 8 May 92, he
underwent another psychological evaluation because of recent
administrative action and continued difficulty with interpersonal
relationships. This evaluation also determined he was suffering
a personality disorder with paranoid and narcissistic components
and this disorder impaired his ability to function in a military
environment.
His commander advised him of his rights in this matter.
On 14 Sep 92, he acknowledged receipt of the notification and
after consulting with legal counsel offered a conditional waiver
of the rights associated with an administrative discharge board.
On 18 Sep 92, the Assistant Staff Judge Advocate reviewed the
case and found it legally sufficient to support separation. He
recommended the discharge authority accept the conditional waiver
and discharge the applicant with an honorable discharge without
probation and rehabilitation.
The discharge authority directed discharge with an honorable
discharge without probation and rehabilitation. The applicant
was discharged on 28 Sep 92. He served 13 years, 10 months and
14 days of active service.
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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 an error or injustice. The
applicant's complete submission was thoroughly reviewed and his
contentions were duly noted. However, we do not find the
applicants assertions or the documentation presented in support
of his appeal sufficient to warrant any corrective action. The
evidence of record reflects the applicant was involuntarily
separated for a character and behavior disorder after being
diagnosed with a personality disorder. The applicant believes he
was misdiagnosed and should have been medically discharged or
retired. We note that a personality disorder is not considered
an unfitting condition, which is required for a medical discharge
or retirement. Rather, it is considered an unsuiting condition.
After an exhaustive review of the facts and circumstances of this
case, we find no evidence that shows to our satisfaction the
applicant was misdiagnosed with a personality disorder, the
information used as a basis for his involuntary separation was
erroneous, or that at the time of his separation, the applicant
was unfit, rather than unsuited, to perform the duties of his
rank and office within the meaning of the law. Accordingly, 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-2010-00208 in Executive Session on 14 Oct 10, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 Apr 09, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Military Personnel Records.
Panel Chair
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