AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-00297
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
IN THE MATTER OF:
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His uncharacterized service be changed to an honorable discharge.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He passed all required medical tests for enlistment.
Unfortunately, during basic training he was diagnosed with
costochondritis. This condition automatically disqualified him
for service. He further states his personal physician has given
him a clean bill of health. He has a career as a senior
engineering technician and has served as a reserve deputy for his
local sheriff’s department for four years.
In support of the applicant’s appeal, he provides a personal
statement, basic jail certification training certificate, and
other documentation.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 11 December
1996.
The applicant was notified by his commander of his intent to
recommend that he be discharged from the Air Force under the
provisions of AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208. The specific reason
was a medical evaluation board that diagnosed the applicant with
costochondritis and found he did not meet minimum medical
standards to join the Air Force and should not have been allowed
to join the Air Force.
He was advised of his rights in this matter and elected not to
consult with counsel or submit a statement on his own behalf.
The discharge authority concurred with the recommendation and
directed an entry level separation. The applicant was discharged
on 15 January 1997. He served 1 month and 5 days on active duty.
Pursuant to the Board's request, the Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI), Clarksburg, West Virginia, provided an
arrest record which is at Exhibit C.
On 24 May 2012, a copy of the FBI Report of Investigation and a
request for information pertaining to his post-service activities
was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within
30 days (Exhibit D). The applicant provided a response
indicating he became ill during basic training and was
disqualified from serving in the Air Force. He has worked as a
senior engineering technician for the past 13 years. He desires
to work for the federal government and a vast majority of the
positions require him to have an honorable discharge (Exhibit E).
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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 warranting a
change to his character of service. We took notice of the
applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the
case; however, 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 discharge was consistent with
the substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and
within the commander's discretionary authority. The applicant
has provided no evidence which would lead us to believe
otherwise. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the
contrary, we find no basis upon which to recommend granting the
relief sought.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
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The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of an 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-2012-00297 in Executive Session on 17 July 2012, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-00297 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 2 January 2012, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. FBI Report of Investigation.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 24 May 2012.
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