RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04516
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code 6P (medically
disqualified/pending waiver) be changed to allow him to reenter
the service.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was misdiagnosed with Asthma and subsequently discharged for
a condition that he does not have. He would like his RE code
updated so that he can reenter the military.
In support of his request, the applicant submits a physicians
note and a medical report.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the Air National Guard who
served from 31 May 2002 through 10 July 2010. His service was
characterized as honorable. His narrative reason for separation
is listed as insufficient retainability for mobilization or
ineligibility for worldwide deployment and his RE code is 6P.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
NGB/SGPF recommends denial. The applicant was medically
disqualified for worldwide duty on 7 April 2010 for a non-duty
medical condition of asthma, unspecified - treated with
albuterol inhaler and ventolin. In accordance with AFI 48-123,
Medical Examinations and Standards, asthma, recurrent
bronchospasm, or reactive airway disease is potentially
disqualifying and/or precludes continued military service if the
condition interferes with the individuals ability to deploy or
perform duties consistent with their rank, Air Force specialty
code, or duty position.
Chapter 13 of this regulation speaks to Mobility Status and
Deployment Criteria. It states mobility status is an ongoing
condition where the member is free from any chronic medical
condition or limitation other than temporary limitations, under
one year, that would preclude deployment or temporary duty (TDY)
for six months in field conditions. A fitness for deployment
determination is an assessment of a current medical condition.
A deployment is defined as any TDY where contingency, exercise,
and deployment TDY orders are issued and the TDY location is
outside the United States. ANG deployments are greater than
30 days regardless of location. Conditions which may seriously
compromise the near-term well-being if an individual were to
deploy are disqualifying for mobility status or deployment duty.
Medical evaluators must consider deciding whether an individual
with a specific medical condition is deployable. A member must
be able to able to perform duty in austere environments with no
specific food, billeting, medical or equipment support for up to
179 days.
The applicants medical records indicate he was diagnosed with
mild persistent asthma with symptoms triggered by exercise,
exposure to smoke and humid weather. Dusty environments may
also worsen his symptoms. A pulmonology consult noted shortness
of breath with exercise, cold air and dust exposure. The
applicant did not appeal the worldwide duty disqualification
determination.
If the applicant desires reentry, he may submit an accession
physical examination and request a waiver for the significant
medical history through a recruiter.
The complete SGPF evaluation is at Exhibit C.
NGB/A1P concurs with the subject matters advisory and
recommends denial. An internal review of the applicants
medical records supports his disqualification from worldwide
duty.
The complete A1P evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 21 January 2013, for review and comment within
30 days (Exhibit E). As of this date, this office has received
no response.
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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 error or injustice. We took notice
of the applicants complete submission in judging the merits of
the case; however, we are not persuaded by the evidence
submitted in the appeal that a change in his RE code is
warranted. Therefore, we agree with the opinion and
recommendation of the NGB/SGPF and adopt their rationale as the
basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the
victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the absence of
evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to disturb the
existing record.
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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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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2012-04516 in Executive Session on 27 June 2013 under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 Sep 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, NGB/SGPF, dated 26 Dec 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, NGB/A1P, dated 11 Jan 13.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Jan 13.
Panel Chair
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