RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00921
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Reentry (RE) code of 2Q (personnel medically retired or
discharged) be changed to allow him to reenlist in the military.
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
At the time of his diagnosis, he believes the reasons
surrounding his discharge were strictly based on his level of
maturity rather than a medical condition. He states since being
seen by the military physicians and psychologist, he has not had
symptoms of any of the conditions which he was diagnosed with,
or any incidents that require medical attention from physicians
or psychologists.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal
statement and letters from his mother and friends.
The complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 25 Jan 05.
He was entered in the Military Disability Evaluation System
(MDES) and was diagnosed by a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB)
with major depressive disorders, recurrent, severe. They
recommended his records be reviewed by an Informal Physical
Evaluation Board (IPEB). On 8 Dec 05, the IPEB reviewed the
applicants records and found a diagnoses of Category I, none;
Category II, major depressive disorder, recurrent, Existed Prior
to Service (EPTS), without permanent service aggravation, social
and industrial adaptability, impairment, definite; Category III
personality disorder, not otherwise specified (NOS), history of
non-compliance, medication, tobacco habituation. They
recommended discharge under other than Chapter 61, Title 10
United States Code (USC) (EPTS). On 19 Dec 05, the Secretary of
the Air Force Personnel Council (SAFPC) directed he be
discharged due to a condition that existed prior to service.
The applicant was discharged under the provisions of AFI 36-
3212, on 30 Jan 06, with a reason for separation of Disability
EPTS, and issued an RE code of 2Q. He was credited with 1 year
and 6 days of active duty service.
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THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSD recommends denial. They note, on his AF Form 356, Findings and Recommended Disposition of USAF Physical Evaluation
Board, the applicants medical condition existed prior to
service (EPTS), was not permanently aggravated through military
service, and was incompatible with the rigors of military
service. Additionally, he reported multiple periods of
depression beginning in junior high school and a previous
history of self-harm, including burning himself.
The complete AFPC/DPSD evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial, stating in part, the RE code is
correct based on a disability discharge per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment in the USAF, chapter 3.
The complete AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 11 Jun 10 for review and comment within 30 days.
As of this date, no response has been received by this office
(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. At the time
members are separated from the Air Force, they are furnished an
RE code predicated upon the quality of their service and the
circumstances of their separation. The applicants RE code of
2Q accurately reflects his involuntary separation with an
honorable character of service, based on a disability that
existed prior to service. While we note the comments submitted
in the applicants behalf, given the circumstances surrounding
his separation, we find the RE code was issued in accordance
with the governing directives and that an upgrade of his RE code
is not warranted. 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 the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material 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-2010-00921 in Executive Session on 21 October 2010,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Mar 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSD, dated 12 Apr 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 19 Apr 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jun 10.
Panel Chair
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