ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-1988-03425
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
IN THE MATTER OF:
_________________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be medically discharged or retired in 1981 under Department
of Defense (DoD) Directive 1332.18, Separation or Retirement for
Physical Disability; DoD Directive 1332.38, Physical Disability
Evaluation; or DoD Directive 1332.39, Application of the
Veterans Administration Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
_________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 21 Jul 07, the applicant requested his narrative reason for
separation of personality disorder be changed. On 29 Apr 08,
the Board considered and granted the applicant’s appeal and
changed his narrative reason for separation to Secretarial
Authority. For a full accounting of the facts surrounding his
previous request and the rationale of the Board’s earlier
decision, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit E.
In an application dated 5 May 11, the applicant requested
another change to his narrative reason for separation. However,
his request for reconsideration was not processed by the MRBR
Intake Office and accepted as a viable request for
reconsideration until 15 Feb 12. In support of his request, the
applicant provided a copy of his Department of Veterans Affairs
(DVA) decision rating reflecting service-connection for
depression with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms.
He requests he be medically discharged or retired. He states
while at the Veteran’s Affairs (VA) facility he inquired as to
why personality disorder was put on his discharge paperwork and
was told “they had to put something on it.” For the last 30
plus years his previous discharge has given him similar rights
as those of a convicted felon.
The applicant contends he returned from a chow break and
discovered his friend had shot himself in the head. He was
ordered by his supervisor not to mention what he had witnessed.
He had anxiety attacks, episodes of deep depression, nightmares
and began doubting his confidence. He did not share his fears
because he feared it would impact his security clearance.
He remained in the service but his depression worsened. He
continued to function but alcohol and drugs became a part of his
daily existence. Even after attempting suicide and losing his
security clearance, he was not offered any therapy or counseling
of any kind.
He is 60 years old and his mental stress has still not been
recognized
The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit F.
_________________________________________________________________
THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. It appears
the applicant is requesting his records be corrected in a form
or manner that would qualify him for retirement or medical
benefits. However, after a thorough review of the evidence of
record and the applicant's submission, we find no evidence that
a physical condition existed at the time that met the
requirements for processing through the disability evaluation
system; therefore, we find no evidence he would have been
eligible for a medical discharge. Therefore, the applicant has
failed to sustain his burden that he has been the victim of an
error or injustice. In the absence of persuasive evidence to
the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief
sought in this application.
2. 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.
_________________________________________________________________
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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Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following members of the Board considered Docket Number
BC-1988-03425 in Executive Session on 7 Dec 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit E. Record of Proceedings, dated 10 Jun 08, w/atchs.
Exhibit F. Applicant’s Submission, dated 16 Oct 12.
Panel Chair
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