RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03565
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect his Temporary Duty (TDY)
assignments to Korea in November 1972 and Vietnam from January
to February 1973.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He has been trying to get assistance for his medical conditions
which may have been caused by his exposure to Agent Orange in
Vietnam during January to February 1973. He was permanently
assigned to Thailand from September 1972 to February 1973. From
there, he went TDY to Kunsan AB, Korea and Tan Son Nhut,
Vietnam.
In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal
statement, the VA Form 21-4138, Statement in Support of Claim,
and a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 3 February
1970. He was honorably discharged on 9 September 1973. He was
credited with 3 years, 7 months and 7 days of active duty
service. He was credited with 11 months and 28 days of foreign
and/or sea service during that enlistment.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. The applicants service in Korat,
Thailand from on or about July 1972 to July 1973 was confirmed.
However, his service in Korea and Vietnam could not be verified.
The complete DPAPP evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 2 December 2011, for review and comment within
30 days (Exhibit D). 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 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 an error or injustice. We took
notice of the applicant's complete submission and the available
evidence of record in judging the merits of the case; however,
we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force
office of primary responsibility and adopt its 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.
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 RECOMMENDS THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2011-03565 in Executive Session on 27 March 2012,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Aug 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 14 Nov 11.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Dec 11.
Panel Chair
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