RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05195
COUNSEL:
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS:
His official records be corrected to show that he was medically
retired from active duty.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Due to his service related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
and depression in the wake of the natural disaster Katrina he
separated from the Air Force after 17 plus years of honorable
service with the Regular Air Force, AF Reserve, and Air National
Guard (ANG). He has now managed to get back on his feet and
would like to rejoin the service to complete 20 years, but the
Surgeon General told him he is unfit to reenlist.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on
19 May 83.
On 31 Jul 85, the applicant separated from the Regular Air Force
to attend AF Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC).
On 22 May 87, the applicant received an Air Force Reserve
commission and served on active duty.
On 25 Mar 92, the applicant was released from active duty after
being twice non-selected for promotion, and was commissioned in
the Air National Guard.
On 31 May 96, the applicant was discharged from the Air National
Guard and transferred to the Air Force Reserve.
On 4 May 10, the applicant voluntarily separated from the Air
Force Reserve.
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:
NGB/SGPF recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an
error or an injustice. Based upon the documentation submitted
by the applicant, the Air Force Reserve Command found the
applicant medically disqualified for general service on
19 Mar 12 due to PTSD, HTN (Hypertension), right shoulder
issues, flat feet, sickle cell, chronic headaches, and chronic
neck pain. There is insufficient documentation to support the
applicants request.
A complete copy of the NGB/SGPF evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant submits a personal statement outlining his prior
military experience, asserting he is still mentally and
physically capable, and repeating his desire for a medical
retirement (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, to include his rebuttal response to the
advisory opinion, in judging the merits of the case; however, we
agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force
offices 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. While the applicant contends
that he suffers from a variety of ailments, including PTSD, he
has presented no evidence to indicate that the conditions for
which he was found disqualified were incurred in the line of
duty (LOD) and should have formed the basis for a disability
retirement or separation. Therefore, in the absence of evidence
to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the
requested 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-2012-05195 in Executive Session on 9 Aug 13, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 31 Oct 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records
Exhibit C. Letter, NGB/SGPF, dated 25 Jan 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Apr 13.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 29 Apr 13, w/atch.
Panel Chair
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