RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04317 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

1. His reentry (RE) code of “2C” (Involuntary separated with an 
honorable discharge; or entry-level separation without 
characterization of service) be changed to allow him to reenter 
the military. 

 

2. His narrative reason for separation of “Adjustment Disorder” 
and separation code of “JFY” (Adjustment Disorder) be changed. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

1. He feels that his discharge narrative reason does not 
accurately reflect the right reason for being discharged. He 
hurt his ankle during training; however, he was able to march in 
formation on crutches. He was diagnosed with Adjustment Disorder 
with Mixed Disturbance of Emotion and Conduct and feels that it 
was unjust. His discharge paperwork shows there is nothing wrong 
with him mentally or physically. He believes the diagnosis of 
Axis III – S/P Toxic Ingestion Resolved, ankle pain resolved, is 
also unjust because there was no toxic ingestion. 

 

2. His paperwork reflects that he took medication in a suicide 
attempt, but there is no evidence that this statement is a fact. 
He only took medicine to relieve the pain in his ankle. His 
medical condition should have warranted that he meet a Medical 
Evaluation Board (MEB). He contested all diagnoses because he 
did not feel it warranted him being diagnosed with an Adjustment 
Disorder. 

 

3. He also believes his narrative reason should be changed from 
“Adjustment Disorder” to “Secretarial Authority”. He would 
eventually like to enlist in the Air National Guard or the 
National Guard Branch of the Army; however, his RE code and 
narrative reason for separation needs to be changed. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal 
statement, a copy of a transition assistance services printout, a 


copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from 
Active Duty, and a copy of his AF IMT 200, Request and 
Authorization for Separation. 

 

His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted into the Regular Air Force on 6 Apr 10. 
His commander recommended him for discharge under the provisions 
of AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208, Chapter 5, Section 5B, Involuntary 
Convenience of the Government, paragraph 5.11, Conditions that 
Interfere with Military Service, specifically, paragraph 
5.11.9.3, under Mental Disorders. The specific reason for this 
action was the applicant being diagnosed by the Department of 
Mental Health, Wilford Hall Medical Center, as having a mental 
disorder as contained in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of 
Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), i.e., Adjustment Disorder with Mixed 
Disturbance of Emotion and Conduct. 

 

It was determined that his medical condition interfered with duty 
performance and conduct, and was severe enough that his ability 
to function in the military was significantly impaired. The 
applicant received an entry-level separation with an 
uncharacterized service. He received a narrative reason for 
separation of “Adjustment Disorder” and a separation code of 
“JFY”. He was discharged on 6 May 10, after serving 1 month and 
1 day on active duty. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial, as the applicant 
has not met the burden of proof of an error or injustice that 
warrants the desired change to his record. The Medical 
Consultant states that Adjustment Disorders occurring during 
Basic Military Training (BMT) usually result from an inability to 
adapt to the rigors of training and the strict discipline of 
military service. In this case, the applicant’s ankle injury and 
his inability to meet the demands of military service may have 
been the underlying precipitant of any observed maladaptive 
behavior. After a review of the applicant’s records, the Medical 
Consultant opines that it is evident from the mental health 
evaluation and the applicant’s hospitalization; there was a 
reason to believe an intervention was necessary to protect his 
safety and the safety of his unit, even if it only emanated from 
the applicant’s ankle injury. In addition, the applicant has not 
provided any objective evidence to invalidate the evaluation he 


received, the diagnostic conclusions reached, nor his 
predisposition for a recurrence of an implicit maladaptive 
behavior pattern in response to an external stressor. 

 

The BCMR Medical Consultant’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit 
D. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the BCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation was forwarded 
to the applicant for review and comment. However, as of this 
date, no response has been received by this office. 

 

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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 of 
the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation 
of the BCMR Medical Consultant and adopt his rationale as the 
basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of 
an error or injustice. Therefore, 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-2010-04317 in Executive Session on 18 Aug 11, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence for Docket Number BC-2010-
04317 was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Nov 10, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 21 Jun 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Jul 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair