RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03930 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His narrative reason for discharge of “fraudulent entry into 
military service” be removed and a medical waiver be rendered so 
he may enlist in the Air Force. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

1. He disagrees with his reason for being separated as being 
Fraudulent Enlistment. He does not meet the criteria listed in 
the governing regulation. At no time during his application or 
entry process did he knowingly, intentionally or deliberately 
fail to disclose any aspect of his health. He had been followed 
for normal examinations and occasional onset of various aches and 
pains; however, to his knowledge he was never diagnosed with a 
specific ailment regarding his heart or knees. The only aspect 
of his health that he was aware of was that he grew too fast. 

 

2. He began experiencing lightheadedness, shortness of breath and 
his heart started to race. Because he had never experienced any 
of these symptoms before, he believed he was not in as good of 
shape as he thought. 

 

3. During his Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) 
interview he attempted to explain his experience of symptoms of 
his heart racing; however, the symptoms were sporadic and did not 
require medical attention; therefore, he attributed it to being 
nervous. However, when he described the symptoms of his heart 
racing he apparently used the wrong medical terminology by 
referencing it as heart palpitations. After his medical 
examinations, he was not diagnosed with any heart condition or 
palpitations, and his stress tests were all within normal limits. 

 

5. With regard to his knee pain, he did not experience the 
severe knee pain until he arrived at his unit and was diagnosed 
with Osgood Schlatter disease, which he understands to be a 
disqualifying condition; he was shocked and unaware that he had 
this condition. His knee condition is not a medically 
disqualifying condition; he is capable of performing all service 
related training activities. 

 


6. His goal and aspiration was to have a full 20 year career in 
the Air Force. He is extremely disappointed that he had to 
separate due to a disqualifying condition which he was unaware 
of; however, he reiterates that at no time did he ever conceal or 
fail to disclose an existing medical condition. He did not enter 
the Air Force for the purpose of medically deceiving anyone. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal 
statement. 

 

His complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted into the Regular Air Force on 5 Jul 11. 
The applicant’s commander recommended him for discharge under 
AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208, Chapter 5, Section 5C, Defective 
Enlistments, Paragraph 5.15 for Fraudulent Enlistment. The 
specific reason for this action was for intentionally concealing 
a prior service medical condition (history of palpitations), 
which if revealed could have resulted in rejection of his 
enlistment. The assistant staff judge advocate found the case 
legally sufficient. The applicant received an entry-level 
discharge on 24 Aug 11. 

 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of 
the Air Force, which are at Exhibit C and D. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AETC/SGPS recommends denial. After a review of the applicant’s 
records, it was revealed that he was seen at the Reid Clinic on 
18 Jul 11 for chest pain and after a full cardiac eval no disease 
or defect was found. The applicant also complained of left knee 
pain which he had prior to induction but failed to disclose. The 
knee condition became worse with continued physical fitness 
requirements and he was diagnosed with symptomatic Osgood-
Schlatter disease and he was recommended for an entry-level 
separation. SGPS finds that the separation was done in 
accordance with established policy and administrative procedures. 
However, SGPS states that once his condition has resolved and he 
meets the one year asymptomatic window, they can support the 
applicant’s re-entry. 

 

The complete AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

APFC/DPSOS recommends denial. The applicant signed a statement 
that indicated he did not have a history of palpitations. He 
also stated a couple of days before arriving to MEPS there were 


no symptoms at the time and he thought that it was only a 
temporary thing. DPSOS notes that although he thought it was a 
temporary situation, he did not disclose his medical history; 
therefore, they believe the Fraudulent Enlistment was the correct 
basis for discharge. The documentation on file supports the 
discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive 
requirements of the discharge regulation and was with the 
discharge authority’s discretion. 

 

The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 6 Mar 12 for review and comment within 30 days. As 
of this date, this office has received no response. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

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. 

 

_________________________________________________________________ 

 

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 AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-03930 in Executive Session on 8 May 12, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Oct 11, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AETC/SGPS, dated 2 Dec 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 9 Feb 12. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Mar 12. 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair