RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-01210
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His medical discharge be changed to a medical retirement.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He has more medical problems than previously looked at.
In support of his appeal, the applicant submits a copy of his DD
Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,
and copies of medical documentation.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained
in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air
Force. Accordingly, there is no need to recite these facts in
this Record of Proceedings.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial. The BCMR Medical
Consultant acknowledges the applicant may have been issued
disability compensation by the Department of Veteran Affairs
(DVA) for other medical conditions, not included in his military
disability rating computation. However, the Military Disability
Evaluation System (DES) only offers compensation for the illness
or injury which is the cause for career termination. Although
the applicant was treated for migraine headaches during his
military service, there is insufficient evidence to show this as
a separately disqualifying or unfitting medical condition.
A complete copy of the BCMR Medical Consultants evaluation is at
Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS:
A copy of the BCMR Medical Consultants evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant on 1 October 2010 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 timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or an 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 the BCMR Medical Consultant and adopt his
rationale as the basis for our conclusion 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-2010-01210 in Executive Session on 6 January 2011,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Vice Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-01210:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dtd 25 Mar 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dtd 24 Sep 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dtd 1 Oct 10.
Vice Chair
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