RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-01670
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His status be changed from non-combat related to combat related.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was directly related to
his medical traumatic training experiences in Egypt during
multinational combat missions, in Kosovo, working trauma and
treating patients, straight out of the battle field.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal
statement, copies of his special orders, AF Form 356, Findings
and Recommended Disposition of USAF Physical Evaluation Board,
and other medical documentation related to his request.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 28 August 2009, the applicant was placed on the temporary
disability retired listed (TDRL) in the grade of staff sergeant.
On 28 July 2009, an Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB)
convened and diagnosed the applicant with PTSD, chronic, severe,
associated with depressive disorder, not otherwise specified,
moderate. The IPEB recommended he be placed on the TDRL with a
disability rating of 70 percent and he be re-evaluated in six
months. The IPEB also determined his disability was not the
result of armed conflict or caused by an instrumentality of war.
On 6 August 2009, the applicant concurred with the
recommendation.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSD recommends denial. DPSD states according to
AFI 36-3212, Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, and
Separation, the IPEB will make a combat-related disability
determination for: Armed Conflict, Extra Hazardous Service,
Conditions Simulating War and Instrumentality of War. DPSD
states that a preponderance of evidence reflects that no error or
injustice occurred during the disability process or at the time
his of retirement. Upon review of the narrative summary, the
IPEB determined the applicants medical conditions were not
combat related. While his experiences were traumatic, in order
for them to be considered combat related, he must have been a
first responder or a combat medic in the field. It is noted the
applicant did not exercise his two appeal rights to have his case
reviewed by the Formal Physical Evaluation Board (FPEB) or rebut
to the Secretary of the Air Force for their review to determine
if his medical conditions were a direct result of armed conflict,
caused by an instrumentality of war, incurred in line of duty
during a period of ward and that it was the direct result of a
combat related injury.
The complete DPSD evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 26 June 2010, for review and comment within 30 days. As of
this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit
D).
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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;
however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the
office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the
basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of
an error or injustice. 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-2010-01670 in Executive Session on 15 February 2011
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Apr 2010, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSD, dated 29 Jun 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Jul 10.
Panel Chair
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