RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00534
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to reflect he served in Vietnam.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
There is no record of his service in Vietnam. He needs
documentation showing he was in-country in order to receive
veterans benefits for herbicide exposure.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 27 Jan 70, the applicant contracted his enlistment in the
Regular Air Force. On 15 Oct 71, he was furnished a general
discharge and was credited with one year, eight months, and nine
days of active service. He received no credit for foreign
service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial noting there was no evidence
provided or located in the applicants master personnel records
that reflected he served in Vietnam.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAPP 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 8 Mar 13, for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). 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. We took
notice of the applicant's 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
and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion 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 recommend granting the relief sought in this
application.
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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-2013-00534 in Executive Session on 12 Nov 13, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 Jan 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 4 Mar 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Mar 13.
Panel Chair
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