RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01218 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: YES 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His narrative reason for separation be changed from failed 
medical/physical procurement standards to medical/service 
connected disability. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His hip injuries are what kept him from continued service, not 
the condition Pes Planus (flat feet), the condition for which he 
was discharged. 

 

When he arrived at basic training, a foot scan revealed he had a 
medium arch. He reported to medical on 12 April 2010, after he 
noticed swelling on his right ankle, pain in his right knee and 
his right hip. These conditions may have been caused when he 
accidently fell down stairs, during drill or other physical 
training. 

 

He was later diagnosed with stress fractures to his right tibia, 
right femur and other areas of his hips. He went through 
physical therapy and returned to basic training. During the 
fourth week of training, he was injured during a physical 
evaluation. He continued with physical therapy with some 
relief. 

 

He was served with discharge paperwork for flat feet by a nurse. 
He spoke to his provider and explained that he would prefer a 
Medical Evaluation Board. The provider told him his records 
were insufficient for a Board. He was discharged for flat feet 
even though there was never an examination to determine his feet 
were flat. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal 
statement, copies of his medical records and other supporting 
documentation. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 


The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 30 March 
2010. On 3 March 2011, the applicant was notified of his 
commander’s intent to discharge him from the Air Force for 
defective enlistment: erroneous enlistment. Specifically, the 
applicant did not meet the minimum medical requirements to 
enlist. 

 

On 3 March 2011, the applicant acknowledged his commander’s 
intent to discharge him. He also acknowledged his right to 
consult counsel and to submit statements on his behalf: he 
declined both. On 4 March 2011, the commander directed the 
applicant be discharged for erroneous enlistment. His service 
was characterized as honorable and his narrative reason for 
separation was listed as failed medical/physical procurement 
standards. He was credited with serving 11 months and 8 days of 
active duty service. 

 

According to a medical examination submitted by the applicant, 
as of 21 March 2011, he exhibited no signs of abnormal Pes Plano 
deformity. He had a moderate arch and no signs of pain. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AETC/SGPS recommends a change in the applicant’s RE Code. The 
applicant was evaluated and diagnosed with stress fractures in 
his hips which precluded him from training. The applicant has 
fully recovered and has no physical limitations. The 
applicant’s separation was in accordance with established policy 
and administrative procedures. However, the applicant now meets 
the medical criteria for military duty. 

 

The complete SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends approval. It is unclear 
how the applicant was diagnosed with Pes Planus based on the 
inspection of his foot versus the X-rays, particularly in the 
context of the normal foot examination entered on the 
applicant’s DD Form 2808, Report of Medical Examination. 
Although, Pes Planus may expose an individual to develop shin 
splints and stress fractures, the preponderance of the evidence 
shows this was not the cause in the applicant’s case. As such, 
the Medical Consultant recommends the applicant’s record be 
changed to reflect the applicant suffered stress fractures 
incident to or caused by his military service. In computing the 
applicant’s disability rating, his right pubic ramus fracture 
was symptomatic at the time of release. Therefore, a 10 percent 
disability rating should be assigned for the right side and a 
0 percent rating for the left for a combined disability rating 
of 10 percent, effective the date of his release from military 
service. 

 


The BCMR Medical Consultant notes that AETC recommends the 
applicant’s RE code be changed to allow him to apply for 
reentry, however, the applicant remains vulnerable for a 
recurrence of similar injuries upon re-exposure to the rigors of 
training previously experienced. 

 

The BCMR Medical Consultant’s complete 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 4 November 2011, for review and comment within 
30 days (Exhibit E). 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice warranting 
relief. We note the applicant’s attending provider indicates in 
his evaluation that the applicant has fully recovered and has no 
physical limitations. In view of his evaluation coupled with the 
recommendations of AETC/SG and the BCMR Medical Consultant to 
provide the requested relief, we believe a change in the 
applicant’s narrative reason for separation and reentry code is 
warranted. Accordingly, we recommend his record be corrected as 
indicated below. 

 

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 pertinent military records of the Department of the Air 
Force relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that: 


 

 a. On 6 March 2011, he was found unfit to perform the duties 
of his office, rank, grade, or rating by reason of physical 
disability, incurred while he was entitled to receive basic pay; 
that the diagnosis in his case symptomatic stress fracture of 
the inferior pubic ramus, under hyphenated analogous VASRD code 
5003-5099, that the compensable percentage was 10 percent; that 
the disability was not due to intentional misconduct or willful 
neglect; that the disability was not incurred during a period of 
unauthorized absence; and that the disability was not received 
in the line of duty as a direct result of armed conflict or 
caused by an instrumentality of war. 

 

 b. He was honorably discharged on 7 March 2011, for a 
physical disability with entitlement to 10 percent severance 
pay. 

 

 c. At the time of his discharge on 7 March 2011, he was 
issued a reentry code of 3K. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-01218 in Executive Session on 8 December 2011, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

 

All members voted to correct the record, as recommended. The 
following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dtd 18 Mar 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/SGPS, dtd 29 Jul 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dtd 28 Oct 11. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dtd 4 Nov 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Chair