RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00877
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His narrative reason for separation of erroneous entry be changed
to early release.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He joined the Air Force to become a pilot; however, he had a
preexisting medical condition in his right ear. His recruiter
told him he would need to have corrective surgery prior to
applying to enter the military. At his own expense, he had
surgery and was medically cleared by his personal physician. On
22 Jan 08, he joined the Air Force and shortly thereafter he
began having problems with his right ear. After further
examination, it was revealed he had a small perforation of the
posterior inferior right ear. He spent the next several months
going to appointments only to learn his condition was a
disqualifying condition. He had to make a decision to continue
as a security forces specialist (that meant training with
weapons, exposure to loud noise and acoustic trauma of the M-240
machine gun fire, and grenade explosions) or separate from the
Air Force. It was a difficult decision to make, but he decided
to separate from the service. The Veteran Affairs (VA) service
connected his disability as a result of or aggravated by the
military. His enlistment was not erroneous and should be changed
to early release.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal
statement and extracts of his medical records.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant entered the Regular Air Force on 22 Jan 08 and was
progressively promoted to the grade of airman first class (E-3),
having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank of
7 Mar 08. The applicants commander recommended him for
discharge under AFI 36-3208, Chapter 5, paragraph 5.14, Erroneous
Entry, for a medical condition that adversely impacted his
training and prevented him from successfully completing the
requirements of technical training. The applicant acknowledged
receipt of the discharge notification and was advised of his
right to consult with legal counsel and submit statements in his
own behalf. The base legal office found the case legally
sufficient and the discharge authority directed he be discharged
with an honorable discharge. He served 7 months and 18 days on
active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AETC/SGPS recommends denial. SGPS notes the applicant was
offered elective surgery to correct the perforation, but
declined. He also declined review for a medical waiver and
elected to separate from the Air Force. SGPS states the
applicants discharge was within Air Force policy and
administrative guidelines.
The AETC/SGPS complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS concurs with the AETC/SGPS
findings that the applicants condition appeared to be repaired;
however, during basic training the symptoms reoccurred and the
applicant sought treatment. It was later determined his
condition was permanently aggravated by training beyond the
normal progression of the ailment. The applicants discharge was
within the discretion of the discharge authority. DPSOS states
the applicant has not presented any evidence or identified any
error or injustice that occurred during the discharge process nor
did he provide any facts warranting a change to his narrative
reason for separation.
The AFPC/DPSOS 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 14 Jan 11 for review and comment within 30 days. 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 error or injustice. We took notice
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of
the case; however, we agree with the opinions and recommendations
of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility 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-2010-00877 in Executive Session on 23 Feb 11, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 Mar 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AETC/SGPS, dated 7 Jun 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 26 Nov 10.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Jan 11.
Panel Chair
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