RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04116
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
_________________________________________________________
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His reentry (RE) code of 4K (medically disqualified for
continued service; or pending evaluation by medical evaluation
board/physical evaluation board) be revised to allow him reentry
into military service.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was discharged for asthma which was based on unsubstantiated
medical evidence. A further medical evaluation disclosed the
cause of his wheezing on exertion was due to allergic rhinitis.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicants military personnel records indicate he enlisted
in the Regular Air Force on 24 March 2009.
On 30 March 2011, the applicant was diagnosed with wheezing and
was referred to an Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB).
On 26 April 2011, the IPEB diagnosed the applicant with wheezing
on exertion and recommended he be discharged for physical
disability with a combined compensable disability rating of ten
percent.
On 24 June 2011, the applicant accepted the findings of the
IPEB, thereby waiving his right to a formal hearing.
On 11 July 2011, the Secretary of the Air Force found the
applicant unfit for continued military service and directed his
honorable discharge with entitlement to severance pay.
On 30 October 2011, the applicant was furnished an honorable
discharge with a narrative reason for separation of Disability,
Severance Pay, Non Combat and an RE code of 4K (medically
disqualified for continued service; or pending evaluation by
medical evaluation board/physical evaluation board). He was
credited with 2 years, 7 months and 7 days of total active
service.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility (OPR) which is attached at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicants request for a
change to his RE code that would allow him to reenlist. The
applicant erroneously received a RE Code of 4K. However, he
should have been issued an RE code of 2Q (Personnel medically
retired or discharged) in conjunction with his discharge.
Although the applicants DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty, will be administratively corrected
to reflect the correct RE Code, it will not result in his
ability to reenlist.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 31 March 2013 for review and comment within 30
days. As of this date, no response has been received by this
office (Exhibit D).
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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 timely filed.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice warranting
correcting the applicants record to allow him to reenlist. We
took notice of the applicants complete submission in judging
the merits of the case; however, other than the erroneously
issued RE code of 4K that has been administratively corrected by
AFPC/DPSOR to reflect 2Q, we find no evidence of an error or
injustice that occurred during the discharge process. Based on
the evidence of record, it appears the applicants disability
discharge was carried out in accordance with the prescribing
directives and the applicant has provided no evidence whatsoever
to indicate that he should have been issued an RE code that
would allow him to reenlist. Therefore, in view of the above
and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis
to recommend favorable consideration of the relief requested.
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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-2012-04116 in Executive Session on 2 May 2013, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 August 2012, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 8 November 2012.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 31 March 2013.
Panel Chair
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