RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01113
COUNSEL: NO
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His physical disqualification discharge be changed to a
disability discharge.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
When he out-processed, he was told that his discharge would be
classified as a disability. He was not diagnosed with being
bipolar until long after he enlisted and it is not a physical
disqualification.
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 Missouri Air National Guard on 27 Mar 07.
On 30 Aug 10, the National Guard Bureau (NGB) determined that
the applicant was medically disqualified for worldwide duty
based on the applicants diagnosis of Bipolar Affective
Disorder.
On 18 Jan 11, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge
with a narrative reason for separation of Physical
Disqualification. He was credited with 3 years, 9 months, and
22 days of total reserve service. Item 23 of his NGB Form 22,
National Guard Bureau Report of Separation and Record of
Service, indicates the authority and reason for his discharge
was paragraph 3.14 of AFI 36-3209, Separation and Retirement
Procedures for Members of the Air National Guard and Air Force
Reserve, which describes the procedures for discharge of members
due to physical disqualification when they are not qualified for
a disability separation or retirement under the provisions of
AFI 36-3212, Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, and
Separation. According to paragraph 3.14.7, prior to the
execution of a discharge for physical disqualification for a
non-duty related impairment or condition the member shall be
afforded the opportunity to enter the Disability Evaluation
System (DES) for a determination of fitness pursuant to DoDD
1332.18 and implementing regulatory issuances.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of
primary which is attached at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
NGB/SGPA recommends denial, indicating the applicant was
diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder after enlisting in the ANG in
2007; however, he was not diagnosed while in a military status
nor was his condition caused by his military service. In 2010,
the applicant was found unfit for military service through the
Disability Evaluation System (DES). In accordance with AFI 36-
2903 [sic], paragraph 3.14, the applicant does not qualify for a
medical disability.
A complete copy of the NGB/SGPA 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 28 May 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 timely filed.
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 or injustice.
The applicants contentions are duly noted; however, we do not
find these assertions, in and by themselves, sufficiently
persuasive to override the evidence of record or the rationale
provided by the Air Force OPR. We are not persuaded by the
evidence presented that the applicants Bipolar Affective
Disorder was caused or aggravated by his military service or
that his administrative discharge for medical disqualification
represents 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-2013-01113 in Executive Session on 12 Dec 13, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-01113 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Feb 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, NGB/SGPA, dated 7 May 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 May 13.
Panel Chair
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