RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-01069
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be reconsidered by a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) and
recommended to be permanently retired.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He does not believe that all pertinent information was considered
prior to his separation from the Air Force. He was diagnosed
with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in 2006. Although he
was being treated for PTSD he was sent on deployment in 2007.
Events that occurred while on deployment further intensified the
PTSD symptoms. As he attempted to deal with PTSD, adjust to his
medications, and deal with his personal issues, his duty
performance declined. Because he suffered severely with PTSD, he
believes he should have been evaluated by a Medical Evaluation
Board and medically retired.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal
statement and documents extracted from his 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 7 June 2000.
The applicant requested separation from the Air Force for
miscellaneous reasons effective 1 January 2009.
The applicant was honorably discharged on 17 January 2009 under
the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Miscellaneous/General Reasons.
She served 8 years, 7 months and 11 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The AFBCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial. The Medical
Consultant states evidence shows the applicant was released from
military service not due to PTSD, but in response to his special
request for an early separation for miscellaneous reasons.
Although the applicant has reportedly participated in at least
two deployments while carrying the diagnosis of PTSD, the last of
which was reportedly followed by a worsening of symptoms, no
evidence is provided to reflect an impairment of duty or
sustained duty restrictions that would have or should have been
the cause for career termination.
The Medical Consultants complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 19 November 2010, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was
forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). 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 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. We took
notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the
merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and the
recommendation of the AFBCMR Medical Consultant and adopt his
rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has
failed to sustain his burden of proof of the existence 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.
4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.
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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-2010-01069 in Executive Session on 6 December 2010,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2010-01069 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 December 2009, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR Medical Consultant,
dated 27 October 2010.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 19 November 2010.
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