AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-00092
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
IN THE MATTER OF:
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His reentry (RE) code of 2Q, which denotes “personnel medically
retired or discharged”, be changed to one which will allow him
to reenlist in the military.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
1. His condition (dizziness of an unknown etiology) which caused
his medical discharge no longer exists and does not hinder him
in anyway.
2. He loves the military way of life and wants another
opportunity to serve his country. The experience he has gained
since leaving would be a great asset to the military.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of
extracts from his Department of Veterans Affairs Rating
Decesion(s).
The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 6 Sep 00, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force.
On 15 Jul 03, the applicant was referred to an Informal Physical
Evaluation Board (IPEB) for chronic dizziness. The IPEB
recommended he be discharged with severance pay with a
disability rating of 10 percent.
On 21 Jul 03, the applicant concurred with the findings and
recommended disposition of the IPEB and waived his right to a
formal PEB. The Secretary of the Air Force approved the
findings and directed the applicant be discharged from active
service for physical disability under the provisions of 10 USC,
1203, with severance pay computed under section 1212.
On 29 Sep 03, the applicant was honorably discharged from the
Air Force. He served 3 years, zero (0) months and 24 days of
total active service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSD recommends denial of the applicant’s request to
change his RE code. DPSD states the IPEB reviewed the narrative
summary that noted “member related having similar symptoms that
developed after sustaining a concussion in high school while
playing hockey. However, those symptoms resolved after several
months and did not recur until approximately Oct 02. At this
time, he began to have episodic true vertigo that occurred up to
five times daily without any associated warning because of the
episodic and unpredictable dizziness the patient curtailed
driving and was placed on a profile limiting from the primary
care manager (PCM) limiting driving of government vehicles.” In
addition, the applicant’s letter to the IPEB noted he would
rather be discharged than sit behind a desk.
DPSD states the preponderance of evidence reflects that no error
or injustice occurred during the applicant’s disability
processing.
The complete DPSD evaluation is at Exhibit C.
HA AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states the applicant’s
RE code is correct per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the United
States Air Force, chapter 3, based on his disability discharge.
The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 8 Apr 11, for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit E). 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 not timely filed; however, it is in the
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.
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3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. We took
notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the
merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinions and
recommendations
primary
responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our
conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an
error or injustice. No evidence has been presented which would
lead us to believe his RE code 2Q was not appropriately assigned
or did not accurately reflect the circumstances of his medical
discharge. Therefore, in the absence of sufficient 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 AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2007-00092 in Executive Session on 23 Aug 11, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
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Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 December 2010, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. HQ AFPC/DPSD, Letter, dated 31 January 11.
Exhibit D. HQ AFPC/DPSOA, Letter, dated 11 Feb 11.
Exhibit E. SAF/MRBR, Letter, dated 8 Apr 11.
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2007-00092 was considered:
Panel Chair
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