RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02905
INDEX CODE: 110.02
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
The Narrative Reason for Separation on her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be changed
from Conditions That Interfere With Military Service-Not
Disability-Character and Behavior Disorder to DSM IV Disability.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She was eventually diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
(PTSD), Bipolar Disorder and a Borderline Personality Disorder.
These conditions were present in 1987 from childhood sexual
molestation and spousal abuse. These conditions precipitated her
request for discharge and subsequent psychological evaluation.
Due to these conditions she believes a disability based on DSM IV
should have been noted.
In support of her request, the applicant provides a personal
statement and two letters from the Social Security
Administration.
Applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 20 Aug 85, the applicant contracted her enlistment in the
Regular Air Force. She was promoted to the grade of airman first
class having assumed the grade effective and with a date of rank
of 20 Dec 86. She served as an Airlift Aircraft Maintenance
Specialist.
On 12 Nov 87, her commander notified her that he was recommending
her discharge from the Air Force for a character and behavior
disorder. The specific reason for the discharge action was that
on 26 Oct 87, she was diagnosed with mixed personality disorder,
manifested by paranoid, avoidant, and borderline features.
Her commander advised her of her rights in this matter. On
13 Nov 97, she acknowledged receipt of the notification of
discharge and after consulting with legal counsel waived her
right to submit statements in her own behalf.
On 4 Dec 87, the legal office reviewed the case and recommended
separation with an honorable discharge without probation and
rehabilitation. On 14 Dec 87, the discharge authority directed
an honorable discharge without probation and rehabilitation.
She was discharged on 17 Dec 87. She served 2 years, 5 months
and 28 days of active service.
Pursuant to the Boards request, the Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI) provided a copy of an Investigative Report,
which is at Exhibit C.
On 30 Sep 10, the Board staff forwarded a copy of the
investigative report to the applicant for review and comment
within 30 days (Exhibit D).
The applicant states there are some discrepancies on the
investigative report and she has provided documentation to refute
the discrepancies (Exhibit E).
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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 not timely filed; however, it is in the
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice warranting a
change of the narrative reason for separation. We took notice of
the applicant's complete submission, to include her rebuttal, in
judging the merits of the case; however, we find no evidence of
an error or injustice that occurred in the discharge processing.
After a review of the evidence of record, we find no evidence
showing the narrative reason for separation was erroneous and we
are not persuaded by her assertions that it was unjust. Based on
the available evidence of record, it appears the discharge, to
include the reason for separation, was consistent with the
substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and within
the commander's discretionary authority. The applicant has
provided no evidence which would lead us to believe the
characterization of service and narrative reason for separation
was contrary to the provisions of the governing regulation,
unduly harsh, or disproportionate to circumstances of her
discharge. We note her contentions regarding the investigative
report; and consider these discrepancies minor and do not
mitigate the seriousness of the acts of misconduct she committed
after leaving active duty. Therefore, in the absence of evidence
to the contrary, we find no basis upon which to recommend
granting the relief sought.
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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-2010-02905 in Executive Session on 23 Nov 10, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Aug 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. FBI Investigative Report.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 30 Sep 10.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 29 Oct 10, w/atchs.
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