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AF | BCMR | CY2010 | BC-2010-02165
Original file (BC-2010-02165.txt) Auto-classification: Approved
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 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His narrative reason for separation of “Personality Disorder” be 
changed to reflect “Disability.” 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

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. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

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 
applicant’s 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 applicant’s 
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. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ AFPC/DPSOS recommends the applicant’s narrative reason for 
discharge be changed to reflect “Adjustment Disorder.” 

 

DPSOS stateS the applicant’s 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. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

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. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

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 applicant’s 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 
applicant’s 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. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 


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." 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

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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