RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04916
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her Reentry (RE) code of 2Q (Medically retired or discharged)
and Separation Program Designator (SPD) code of JFM (Released
for Conditions Existing Prior to Service) on her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be changed
to allow her to enlist in the Air National Guard or Air Force
Reserve.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She has learned to live with the pain in her lower back which
caused her discharge and can now manage a full normal life and
lifestyle. She has not had any surgery or procedures on her
lower back since being discharged.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
_________________ ______________________________________________
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Air Force on 23 Aug 05.
On 3 Oct 07, the applicant was discharged from active duty with
a Narrative Reason for Separation of Discharge Disability,
Existed Prior to Service, and was credited with two years, one
month, and eleven days of active service.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility, which is attached at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPFD recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice. On 22 Aug 07, the Informal Physical
Evaluation Board (IPEB) reviewed the applicants case for a
diagnosis of chronic low back pain associated with a bulging
disc and congenital defect above the sixth lumbar vertebra,
which means the condition existed prior to the applicant
entering service. The IPEB recommended she be discharged as her
condition existed prior to service. The applicant concurred
with the findings of the IPEB and the RE and SPD codes issued in
conjunction with her separation are appropriate given her
medical condition and the IPEB findings. There was no error or
injustice in processing her disability discharge.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPFD 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 25 Jan 13 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 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. We took
notice of the applicants complete submission in judging the
merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion
the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice.
Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find
no basis to recommend granting the relief.
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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-2012-04916 in Executive Session on 9 Jul 13, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Oct 12, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPFD, dated 8 Jan 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Jan 13.
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