RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00209 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His reentry (RE) code be changed to one that will allow him to 
re-enter the military. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He served in the Air National Guard (ANG) for 2 years and 
6 months. He no longer has the medical problems that led to his 
discharge. He experienced problems during technical school when 
he had to qualify on additional weapons. At first he thought 
there was something in the gunpowder that caused his brain to 
function much slower than normal; however, he did not tell anyone 
of his concern because he did not want to be extended in 
training. The sound of the M240B gun caused his mind to shut 
down and he was unable to function normally. 

 

Later, he was found with face paint on his face in the dining 
hall. He was unable to explain what was happening to his mind. 
He was sent to a neuropsychologist at Lackland AFB, but continued 
with training and did not have any other problems. 

 

He was evaluated by the Veterans Affairs hospital where he spoke 
with a psychologist; however, the doctor, like the other medical 
doctors he had talked to, said they have never seen anything like 
this before and said the closest thing they could diagnose him 
with was Amnesic Disorder Not-Otherwise-Specified. He was told 
there was no cure for his condition; however, there was a good 
chance over time his mind would no longer encounter these 
episodes. The last episode he incurred was in Dec 09. He has 
not had an episode since and he believes whatever happened to his 
mind has since healed. He is capable of serving in the military. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of 
letters of support, a copy of his NGB Form 22, Report of 
Separation and Record of Service, a copy of his NGB 22a, Correction to NGB Form 22, and a copy of his VA Form 21-4138, Statement of Support of Claim. 

 

 

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


 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted into the National Guard Bureau on 3 Oct 06 
and was progressively promoted to the grade of senior airman (E-
4), having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank 
of 1 Jul 07. He was honorably discharged on 27 Apr 09. 

 

The applicant received a reentry (RE) code of “6P”, Medically 
disqualified/pending waiver (ANG Only), and separation code of 
“JFT”, Physical Standards. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

NGB/A1POE recommends denial. A1POE notes that because the 
applicant states that he “no longer has the medical problems that 
led to my discharge” does not provide a reason to change his RE 
code. A1POE recommends that if the Navy requires an exception to 
policy for the applicant’s RE code that he ask for one. 
Otherwise, there is no evidence to substantiate an error or 
injustice that occurred in his discharge. 

 

The A1POE complete evaluation is at Exhibit B. 

 

NGB/A1PS concurs with the NGB Subject Matter Expert (SME) 
advisory, and therefore recommends denial. 

 

The NGB/A1PS complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 1 Apr 11 for review and comment within 30 days. As 
of this date, this office has received no response. 

 

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ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial. The Medical 
Consultant opines the cryptic nature of the applicant’s medical 
condition and the indeterminate long-term vulnerability for an 
unexpected recurrence poses an unreasonable risk to his health, 
safety, and well-being, and for mission degradation. The Medical 
Consultant finds this particularly relevant in the context of the 
austere operational conditions, unrelenting stressors, and the 


wartime footing confronting all Military Departments; sparing no 
particular Service component or career field. 

 

The Medical Consultant lauds the applicant’s desire to once again 
serve, and the support he has received from his parents, an 
employer, his youth pastor, and a physician, but finds the 
evidence insufficient to reflect the presence of a material error 
or injustice in his release from the military service or the 
assigned RE code. 

 

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

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the BCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation was forwarded 
to the applicant on 8 Sep 11 for review and comment within 30 
days. 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 opinions and recommendations 
of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and the BCMR 
Medical Consultant and adopt their 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. 

 

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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-2011-00209 in Executive Session on 12 Oct 11, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 13 Jan 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, NGB/A1POE, dated 22 Mar 11. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, NGB/A1PS, dated 23 Mar 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Apr 11. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 31 Aug 11. 

 Exhibit F. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 8 Sep 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair