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AF | BCMR | CY2011 | BC-2011-01547
Original file (BC-2011-01547.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01547 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His reentry (RE) code of “2Q” “Personnel medically retired or 
discharged” and separation code of “JFL” “Disability, Severance 
Pay” be changed to allow him to serve again in the military. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He was discharged for medical reasons. He has since been informed 
that he was wrongfully diagnosed with asthma. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his 
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, and a consult from his physician. 

 

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

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 2 May 01, the applicant entered active duty in the Regular Air 
Force. 

 

He was processed through the disability evaluation system for 
moderate persistent asthma. 

 

On 17 Dec 04, the Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB) found 
the applicant unfit for continued service and recommended 
discharge with severance pay with a 10 percent disability rating 
for asthma. On 11 Jan 05, the applicant nonconcurred with the 
findings of the IPEB and demanded a formal hearing of the case. 
On 21 Jan 05, he retracted his decision and concurred with the 
IPEB’s recommendations and findings. 

 

On 17 Feb 05, the Secretary of the Air Force determined the 
applicant was physically unfit for continued military service and 
directed his discharge with severance pay. 

 

On 29 Mar 05, the applicant was honorably discharged with 
severance pay based on a disability rating of 10 percent; 


received an RE code of “2Q,” and was credited with 3 years, 
10 months, and 28 days of active duty service. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSD recommends denial. DPSD states the IPEB found the 
member unfit for continued service based on the functional impact 
of the condition at that time. The preponderance of evidence 
reflects that no error or injustice occurred during the 
disability process. 

 

The April 2011 treatment notes from the applicant’s physician 
shows the diagnosis of asthma to be in question; however, there 
is no evidence the diagnosis was inaccurate at the time of his 
disability evaluation. The physician’s notes also report the 
applicant is “now having more problems, acute or chronic and I am 
continuing to treat as asthma, increasing inhaled steroids…” 

 

The complete DPSD evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request to change 
his RE code to one that would allow him to reenlist. DPSOA 
states the applicant’s RE code 2Q is correct based on his 
disability discharge. 

 

The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 26 Aug 11, copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded 
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days. To date, 
a response has not been received (Exhibit E). 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

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. 

 

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 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. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

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. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

The following members of the Board considered Docket Number 
BC-2011-01547 in Executive Session on 18 Jan 12, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Apr 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSD, dated 28 Jul 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 16 Aug 11. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Aug 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair 



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