AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

 
 
DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-01439 
COUNSEL:  NONE 
HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

IN THE MATTER OF: 
   
   
 
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 
 
Her  narrative  reason  for  separation,  Personality  Disorder,  be 
changed in order that she may reenlist. 
 
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 
 
She desires her record be changed so that she can apply for Air 
Force  Officer  Training  School.    The  diagnosis  of  personality 
disorder  is  erroneous.    While  in  basic  training  she  did  have 
panic attacks and was suffering from bulimia nervosa, which had 
been disclosed to her recruiter.  She has been treated for this 
condition and has not had an episode in over five years.  After 
her  separation  from  the  Air  Force  she  received  an  Associate’s 
Degree  in  Medical  Assisting,  a  Bachelor  of  Science  Degree  in 
Psychology  and  is  currently  pursuing  her  Master’s  Degree  in 
Clinical Psychology.  She believes she is mentally and physically 
stronger and desires a second chance. 
 
In support of the applicant’s appeal, she provides a letter from 
her  psychologist,  character  reference  letters  and  documents 
extracted from her military personnel records. 
 
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 2 August 2005. 
 
The  applicant  was  notified  by  her  commander  of  his  intent  to 
recommend  that  she  be  discharged  from  the  Air  Force  under  the 
provisions  of  AFPD  36-32  and  AFI  36-3208.    The  specific  reason 
was  the  applicant  was  diagnosed  with  a  mental  disorder.    The 
Department  of  Mental  Health,  Wilford  Hall  Medical  Center 
determined  this  condition  interfered  with  her  duty  performance 
and conduct and was severe enough that her ability to function in 
the military was significantly impaired.  The specific diagnoses 
was  Axis  I  –  Adjustment  Disorder  with  Mixed  Anxiety  and 
Depression, Anxiety Disorder and Bulimia Nervosa. 
 
 

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separation 

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remain 

disqualifying 

 
She was advised of her rights in this matter and elected not to 
submit a statement on her own behalf.  In a legal review of the 
case  file,  the  chief  adverse  actions  found  the  case  legally 
sufficient  and  recommended  discharge.    The  discharge  authority 
concurred  with  the  recommendation  and  directed  an  entry  level 
separation.  The applicant was discharged on 19 September 2005.  
She served 1 month and 18 days on active duty. 
 
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 
 
AFRC/SG recommends denial.  SG states her disqualifying symptoms 
were clearly delineated in her chart, directly causative of her 
entry 
for 
reconsideration for enlistment or commission to this date.  There 
is no injustice in this case. 
 
The complete SG evaluation is at Exhibit C. 
 
AFPC/DPSOS  recommends  denial  of  the  applicant’s  request.  
However,  DPSOS  recommend  the  applicant’s  narrative  reason  for 
separation  be  changed  to  reflect  Adjustment  Disorder”  and  the 
separation code changed to reflect “JFY”. 
 
DPSOS  states  the  applicant  was  diagnosed  by  a  psychiatrist  as 
having Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depression, as 
described  in  Diagnostic  and  Statistical  Manual  of  mental 
disorders (DSM-IV).  The clinical opinion was that the applicant 
was  not  considered  mentally  ill,  but  she  had  several  panic 
attacks that took less than 10 minutes to reach peak intensity.  
While having the panic attacks, the applicant experienced heart 
pounding,  shaking,  difficulty  breathing,  dizziness,  hot  flashes 
and fear of losing control.  The clinical opinion also stated the 
applicant reported some suicidal ideation regarding using a razor 
or pill but denied intent.  The applicant had thoughts of suicide 
in her past, with the same plan, but had made no attempts.  The 
applicant  was  disqualified  for  PRP,  security  clearance,  and 
weapons handling.  The applicant was not considered suitable for 
access  to  classified  information  or  for  further  productive 
military service. 
 
Based  on  the  documentation  on  file  in  the  master  personnel 
records,  the  discharge  was  consistent  with  the  procedural  and 
substantive  requirements  of  the  discharge  instruction  and  was 
within the discretion of the discharge authority. 
 
 
 
 
The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit D. 
 
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 
 
On  18  June  2012,  copies  of  the  Air  Force  evaluations  were 
forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days 
(Exhibit E).  As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.  
 
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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  an  error  or  injustice.    The 
applicant's  complete  submission was thoroughly reviewed and her 
contentions  were  duly  noted.    However,  we  do  not  find  the 
applicant’s assertions and the documentation presented in support 
of her appeal sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale 
provided  by  the  Air  Force  offices  of  primary  responsibility 
(OPRs).    We  note  AFPC/DPSOS  will  correct  the  applicant’s 
narrative  reason  for  separation  to  reflect  Adjustment  Disorder 
and  separation  code  to  reflect  “JFY”.    We  agree  with  this 
correction. 
already 
administratively granted is not warranted. 
 
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 
 
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-2012-01439  in  Executive  Session  on  2  October  2012, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 
 

Therefore, 

that 

 

relief 

beyond 

 

 

 
The  following  documentary  evidence  pertaining  to  AFBCMR  Docket 
Number BC-2012-01439 was considered: 
 
  Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 March 2012, w/atchs. 
  Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records. 
  Exhibit C.  Letter, AFRC/SG, dated 14 May 2012. 
  Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 7 June 2012. 
  Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 June 2012.