RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02760
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her Reentry (RE) code of 2Q (Medically retired or discharged) be
changed so that she may reenlist in the Air Force.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She has been medically cleared and should be able to reenlist in
the Air Force.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicants military personnel records indicate she enlisted
in the Regular Air Force on 1 Jun 05.
On 12 Jan 06, the applicant was referred to the Informal
Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB) for asthma. The IPEB found the
applicants medical condition was not compatible with the rigors
of military service and recommended she be discharged with
severance pay with a disability rating of ten percent.
On 18 Jan 06, the applicant non-concurred with the
recommendation of the IPEB and requested a Formal Physical
Evaluation Board (FPEB).
On 16 Feb 06, after consulting with counsel, the applicant
waived her previous request for a FPEB.
On 24 Feb 06, the Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF) determined
the applicant was unfit for continued military service and
directed that she be discharged for physical disability, with
entitlement to severance pay.
On 10 Apr 06, the applicant was furnished an honorable
discharge, with a narrative reason for separation of
Disability, Severance Pay, an RE code of 2Q, and was credited
with ten months and ten days of total active service.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
described in the letters prepared by the Air Force offices of
primary responsibility, which are attached at Exhibits C and D.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPFD recommends denial, indicating the preponderance of
evidence reflects that no error or injustice occurred during the
disability process. The applicant submitted new pulmonary
function tests that indicate she is within normal limits;
however, the RE code of 2Q approved at the time of her
separation is correct.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPFD evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial, indicating there was no evidence
of an error or injustice as it pertains to the RE code. In
accordance with AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment in the USAF,
Chapter 3, based on the applicants disability discharge, her DD
Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,
accurately reflects her RE code at the time of her separation.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 23 Aug 13 for review and comment within 30 days.
As of this date, no response has been received by this office
(Exhibit E).
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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 opinions and
recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary
responsibility (OPR) and adopt their rationale as the basis for
our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error
of injustice. While we note the applicant has provided
documentation that indicates that she does not suffer from
asthma, we do not find this documentation sufficient to conclude
that her disability discharge was erroneous or that she is now
fit to serve in the military. In this respect, we note the
documentation provided, pertaining to a single test only,
indicates that her pulmonary functions are within normal limits.
However, we do not find this sufficient to conclude that she
would not suffer her unfitting symptoms when exposed to the
rigors of the military environment. The applicants arguments
are duly noted; however, we do not find the evidence she has
provided sufficient to conclude that she is fit for military
service. 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-2013-02760 in Executive Session on 18 Mar 14, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 May 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPFD, dated 18 Jun 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 16 Jul 13.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Aug 13.
Panel Chair
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