ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01278
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His narrative reason for separation of Failed Medical/Physical
Procurement Standards and reentry (RE) code of 2C (Involuntarily
separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation
without characterization of service) be changed to allow him to
reenter military service.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 19 Dec 13, the Board considered and denied applicants original
request to have his RE code changed to allow him to re-enter
military service. He contended he had no shoulder pain or laxity
prior to entering the military and was told he could apply to re-
enter the military after his condition was stable. The Board
noted the evidence was not sufficient to warrant changing the
applicants RE code to allow him immediate reenlistment for
military service. The Board further noted that while it may
appear the applicant may meet the current medical accession
standards, it would be more appropriate for him to apply for an
enlistment waiver, rather than changing his RE code to allow him
to re-enter military service. For an accounting of the facts and
circumstances surrounding his original request and the rationale
for the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of
Proceedings, with exhibits, at Exhibit F.
By letter dated 13 Feb 14, the applicant requests reconsideration
of his request to change his narrative reason for separation and
RE code to allow him to reenter military service. The applicant
states he does not have generalized laxity of the shoulders. His
enlistment was based on an extensive physical examination by staff
at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). He was not
trying to hide any instability with his shoulders when he marked
No for Block 12a on the DD Form 2807-1, Report of Medical
History. The only documented incident related to a joint was an
almost broken arm at the age of five. There is a distinction
between an actual or complete dislocation and a subluxation. A
subluxation is an incomplete dislocation, which is common in
children between the ages of six months and seven years old. At
the age of five, he received a diagnosis of subluxed elbow and not
a dislocation. He adequately performed most activities and
exercises while in basic military training (BMT) until he
dislocated his right shoulder. He waived his rights during the
discharge process due to the unsubstantiated charge of an
Erroneous Enlistment, warnings of fines, adverse adjudication, and
offer of legal counsel. The medical staff told him could reenlist
and resume BMT after being examined and cleared by a local
physician. Prior to enlisting in the military, he participated in
numerous physical activities, which included high school sports
teams and recreational sports leagues, which disprove any
limitations due to laxity.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit G.
THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of error or injustice. After a thorough review of the
evidence of record and the applicants complete submission, we
believe a preponderance of the evidence supports some measure of
relief. While we do not find the evidence presented by the
applicant sufficient to conclude that his RE code of 2C and
narrative reason for separation of Failed Medical/Physical
Procurement Standards were somehow erroneous or did not
accurately reflect the circumstances of his separation, we believe
it would be in the interest of justice to correct his records so
that he had an opportunity to be considered for enlistment, with a
waiver. In this respect, we note the applicant has provided
medical documentation from his attending physician indicating
that, in his opinion, the condition for which he was separated has
been resolved. While we find the documentation noteworthy, it is
not sufficient for us to conclude that his records should be
corrected to make him eligible for immediate enlistment as such
determinations are best made at a Military Entrance Processing
Station (MEPS). Therefore, while the applicant would like us to
recommend that his records be corrected to reflect he is
immediately eligible for reenlistment, we believe it is proper and
fitting to correct his records to reflect he was issued an RE code
of 3K (Secretarial Authority) and the associated narrative reason
for separation and separation program designator (SPD) code as
correcting the record in this manner will make him eligible to be
considered for enlistment with a waiver, which will require that
MEPS make a determination as to his fitness for future service.
Whether or not he is successful will depend entirely on the needs
of the service, provided he is otherwise qualified, and our
recommendation in no way guarantees that he will be allowed to
return to the Air Force or any branch of the service. Therefore,
we recommend the applicants records be corrected to the extent
indicated below.
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that he was issued a
narrative reason for separation of Secretarial Authority, a
separation program designator (SPD) code of KFF, and a reentry
code of 3K in conjunction with his 19 May 2010 entry-level
separation with uncharacterized service.
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2013-01278 in Executive Session on 5 May 14, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Chair
, Member
, Member
All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit F. Record of Proceedings, dated 14 Jan 14,
w/exhibits.
Exhibit G. Letter, Applicant, dated 13 Feb 14, w/atchs.
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