RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04319
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her reason for discharge be changed to reflect medical
disability incurred while on active duty.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She was not afforded a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) or a
Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) so she is not eligible for VA
medical benefits. She was diagnosed with depression after she
completed basic and technical school training. She was not
depressed when she entered the Air Force. In fact, she loved
the Air Force and was awarded the Airmans Award in basic
training. She was also selected as the Top New Airman at
Kadena. She sought counseling when she was notified of her
commanders decision to recommend her for discharge. She was
not provided detailed advice on the implications of the
discharge and would have requested a PEB or MEB.
Also, while on Okinawa, she was treated for bilateral hip and
knee conditions that prohibited her from participating in
physical training. To this day, she still cannot run for
physical fitness and experiences chronic pain in her hips and
knees. She believes she was treated unfairly and is being
deprived of VA benefits.
In support of her appeal, the applicant provides a copy of her
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, and other supporting documentation.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 8 August
2006. On 22 September 2006, upon completion of basic training,
she was awarded the Honor Graduate Training Ribbon. She was
assigned to Kadena Air Base Japan and was featured as the
Warrior of the Week in the 2 March 2007 Shogun newspaper.
On 3 April 2007, the applicant was diagnosed with Adjustment
Disorder with Mixed Disturbance of Emotions and Conduct, an
administratively unsuitable condition for duty. Based upon the
diagnosis, her commander decided the applicant would have a
negative impact on the unit if retained in the Air Force.
On 24 April 2007, the applicant was notified of her commanders
intent to discharge her from the Air Force. She waived her
right to consult counsel and submit statements on her behalf.
On 26 April 2007, the case was found legally sufficient by the
Office of the Staff Judge Advocate. On 27 April 2007, the
commander directed the applicant be discharged from the Air
Force in accordance with Air Force Instruction 36-3808, Administrative Separation of Airmen, with an honorable
discharge. The narrative reason for separation was listed as
adjustment disorder. She was credited with serving 9 months on
active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial. The Medical
Consultant opines that although a depressed mood is a feature of
an otherwise compensable Major Depressive Disorder or Mood
Disorder, its association with a maladaptive pattern of behavior
earns it place as a commonly associated feature or imbedded
symptom alongside or subsumed within the diagnosis of Adjustment
Disorders. He agrees the applicants condition may have
incurred while on active duty; however it does not constitute a
medical disability.
The complete BCMR Medical 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 27 June 2011, for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has received no
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. 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 that 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.
4. 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 issues involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably
considered.
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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 this application
in Executive Session on 28 July 2011, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
, Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-04319:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Oct 10, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 22 Jun 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Jun 11.
Chair
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