RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04658
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her honorable discharge for a personality disorder be changed to
a medical retirement.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She requested such a change in 2002.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
According to the applicants military personnel records, the
applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 11 Jun 97.
On 14 Apr 88, the applicants commander notified her of his
intention to recommend her discharge. The reason for the action
was a 9 Mar 98 recommendation by the attending psychiatrist
indicating the applicant be administratively discharged on the
basis of the following diagnoses: Primary diagnosis of
Personality Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, manifested by
long-standing and maladaptive pattern of cognition, affectivity,
interpersonal function and impulse control which was so severe
it significantly impaired her ability to function in a military
environment; Dysthymia, manifested by chronic low self esteem,
problems with decision making and fatigue which existed prior to
entry on active duty; Occupational problem, manifested by
dissatisfaction with current duties and difficulty performing to
military standards of conduct.
On 14 Apr 98, after consulting with legal counsel, the applicant
acknowledged receipt of the action and waived her right to
submit statements on her behalf. On 14 Apr 98, the case file
was found legally sufficient and the discharge authority
directed the applicant be furnished an honorable discharge. On
28 May 98, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge
with a narrative reason for separation of Personality Disorder
and was credited with 11 months and 18 days of total active
service.
The military Disability Evaluation System (DES), established
under Title 10, United States Code (USC), to maintain a fit and
vital fighting force, can only offer compensation for those
service incurred diseases or injuries which specifically
rendered a member unfit for continued active service and were
the cause for career termination. The mere presence of a
medical condition does not qualify a member for military
disability evaluation and compensation. However, Personality
Disorder, is not a considered a service incurred disability and
is listed among conditions not considered disabilities, under
DoD Instruction 1332.38, Physical Disability Evaluation.
Likewise, the condition is also listed among Mental Disorders,
under AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, which do
not qualify for referral through the disability evaluation
system (DES) and, as such, qualify for administrative discharge.
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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1. The applicant has not 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. The applicant
contends she should be furnished a disability retirement in lieu
of her administrative discharge for a personality disorder.
However, after a thorough review of the evidence of record and
the applicants complete submission, we find no evidence of an
error or injustice that occurred in the discharge processing.
Based on the available evidence of record, it appears the
applicants discharge was consistent with the substantive
requirements of the discharge regulation and within the
commander's discretionary authority. Other than her own
uncorroborated assertions, the applicant has provided no
evidence whatsoever that would lead us to believe that she
suffered from an unfitting condition that should have resulted
in her referral into the military Disability Evaluation System
(DES). 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 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-2011-04658 in Executive Session on 6 Sep 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 Nov 11.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Panel Chair
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