RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03692
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect his Vietnam
service.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He is unable to join the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
chapter because Vietnam service is not on his DD Form 214.
He shipped out through Okinawa and spent 13 months in Vietnam
refueling all aircrafts including those that sprayed Agent
Orange.
He is trying to obtain disability benefits because he was
exposed to Agent Orange. He was diagnosed with diabetes and
heart disease in the 1980s as well as several other ailments
that Agent Orange could have contributed to. He would like to
join the VFW and fast track his application for disability due
to the diabetes and its complications.
He asked for a complete set of his records and it does not show
the 13 months he spent in Vietnam.
In support of his request the applicant submits a personal
statement.
The applicants complete submission with attachment is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on
3 February 1964. He was progressively promoted to the grade of
Sergeant, E-4. He was discharged on 25 January 1968 with an
honorable characterization of service and was credited with
serving 3 years, 11 months and 23 days of active duty which
included 1 year, 5 months and 11 days of Foreign Service and/or
Sea Service.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. DPAPP states they were able to
verify and confirm the applicants foreign service boots on the
ground at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa from 14 August 1966 to
24 January 1968, which is correctly reflected on his DD
Form 214.
DPAPP recommends disapproval since the Master Personnel Records
did not contain information that reflects the applicant served
in Vietnam.
The complete AFPC/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. As of this date, this office has not received a
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 error or injustice. We took notice
of the applicant's complete submission 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, we
find no basis to favorably consider 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.
The following members of the Board considered this application
BC-2011-03692 in Executive Session on 26 April 2012, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149 dated 15 August 2011, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 9 November 2011.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 December 2011.
Panel Chair
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