ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02109
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His record be corrected to reflect a disability rating for Post-
Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 28 Feb 08, the applicant was discharged with severance pay,
with a compensable disability rating of 10 percent for chronic
low back pain.
On 8 Mar 10, the Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR)
corrected the applicants record to reflect that he was relieved
from active duty, and on 29 Feb 08, his name was placed on the
Permanent Disability Retired List (PDRL), with a compensable
disability rating of 40 percent for chronic low back pain.
A similar appeal was considered and denied by the Board on
5 May 11. For an accounting of the facts and circumstances
surrounding the applicants appeal, and, the rationale of the
earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings at
Exhibit E.
The applicant submitted a new DD Form 149, Application for
Correction of Military Record under the Provisions of Title 10
U. S. Code, Section 1552, to request the findings of the
Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) be changed to reflect a
disability rating for PTSD.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of a
letter from the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit F.
________________________________________________________________
THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
In an earlier finding, the Board determined there was
insufficient evidence to warrant corrective action. We have
reviewed the letter provided by the applicant from the DAV
notifying him that the DVA had increased his compensable
disability rating for PTSD from 30 percent to 50 percent;
however, there is insufficient evidence to reconsider the
earlier decision of the Board. In view of the above, we find no
basis upon which to recommend favorable consideration of the
applicants request.
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 issue(s)
involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably
considered.
________________________________________________________________
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.
________________________________________________________________
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2010-02109 in Executive Session on 8 March 2011, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit E. Record of Proceedings, dated 2 Jun 11,
with exhibits.
Exhibit F. DD Form 149, dated 23 Oct 11,
with attachments.
Panel Chair
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