RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02488
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His reentry (RE) code 2Q Personnel medically retired or
discharged be changed so that he can serve in another branch of
the military.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
A memorandum prepared in May 08 by the Optometry Services Flight
Commander, states his vision was adequate for military service at
20/25 vision.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of the
8 May 08, Memorandum prepared by the Commander, and a Standard
Form 600, Chronological Record of Medical Care.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 6 Dec 05, the applicant entered active duty in the Air Force.
He was processed through the disability evaluation system for
blurred vision due to a macular degenerative scar with macular
coloboma in the left eye.
On Dec 07 the Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB) found the
applicant unfit for continued service and that the condition
existed prior to service (EPTS) without permanent service
aggravation, and recommended discharge under other than Chapter
61, Title 10, United States Code (U.S.C.) (without severance
benefits). The applicant non-concurred with the IPEB findings
and requested a formal hearing at the Formal Physical Evaluation
Board (FPEB), conceding he was unfit for military service but
contending that his condition either did not exist prior to
service or was aggravated by military service.
On 14 Apr 08, the FPEB upheld the IPEB recommendation, and the
applicant appealed to the Secretary of the Air Force Personnel
Council (SAFPC).
On 23 May 08, SAFPC concurred with the Informal and Formal PEBs.
On 4 Aug 08, the applicant was honorably discharged without
severance benefits, after serving 2 years, 7 months, and 29 days
on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSD recommends denial. DPSD states the preponderance of
evidence reflects that no error or injustice occurred during the
disability process. The applicants congenital left eye
condition, although improved in May 08, places the member at an
unpredictable risk for rapid deterioration of his vision and
requires additional routine monitoring by medical professionals
and specialists. This places an unreasonable requirement on the
military; reentry into military service is not recommended.
The complete DPSD evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states the Secretary of the
Air Force determined the applicant was physically unfit for
continued military service and directed his discharge. The
applicants RE code 2Q is correct based on his disability
discharge.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 5 Oct 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 D).
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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 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 Docket Number
BC-2011-02488 in Executive Session on 1 Dec 11, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Jun 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSD, dated 3 Aug 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Oct 11.
Panel Chair
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