RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02165
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His narrative reason for separation of Personality Disorder be
changed to reflect Disability.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) found him disabled and
he believes the Air Force would have come to the same decision
had he been examined prior to discharge.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his
DVA rating decision.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 24 Nov 08, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.
On 18 May 09, the applicant was diagnosed with having an
Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety and Depressed Mood and Severe
Occupational Problems. The psychologist indicated the
applicants symptoms and condition were not adaptable to short-
term treatment and were likely to be exacerbated with further
military service. Therefore, he recommended an administrative
separation for the applicant.
On 10 Jun 09, the applicant was notified of pending discharge
action. Specifically, the commander cited the applicants
diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder as the basis for discharge.
The applicant consulted counsel and waived his right to submit
statements in his own behalf. The staff judge advocate found
the case legally sufficient and recommended discharge. On
22 Jun 09, the discharge authority directed discharge without
probation and rehabilitation.
On 26 Jun 09, the applicant was honorably discharged with a
narrative reason for separation of Personality Disorder and
separation code of JFY, and reentry code of 2C, which denotes
involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge or entry
level separation without characterization of service. He was
credited with seven months and three days of active service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSOS recommends the applicants narrative reason for
discharge be changed to reflect Adjustment Disorder.
DPSOS stateS the applicants DD Form 214 is in error and his
narrative reason for separation should have been reflected as
Adjustment Disorder; however, this does not infer his
separation from the Air Force was unjust or improper.
The complete HQ AFPC/DPSOS 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 17 Dec 10 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has not received a
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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. We note that
at the time of his discharge, the applicants narrative reason
for separation was erroneously labeled Personality Disorder.
Accordingly, we conclude it would be unfair and an injustice for
him to continue to suffer the adverse effects of the
characterization of Personality Disorder. Further, we note the
mere presence of a medical condition does not automatically
qualify for a disability separation or retirement and the
applicants condition was unsuitable, rather than unfitting for
continued service. Therefore, in view of the above and absent
evidence to the contrary, we concur with the office of primary
responsibility and adopt their rational as the basis for our
decision and recommend his records be corrected as indicated
below.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on
26 June 2009, he was discharged by reason of "Adjustment
Disorder."
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-
2010-02165 in Executive Session on 24 February 2011, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 Jun 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSOS, dated 15 Nov 10.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Dec 10.
Panel Chair
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