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AF | BCMR | CY2013 | BC 2013 03754
Original file (BC 2013 03754.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-03754
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her narrative reason for separation be changed to “Early 
Discharge,” instead of “Unsatisfactory Performance” in order to 
receive Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits.

________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

When she failed to pass her test for her job, she was offered an 
early discharge from the Air Force; however, her DD Form 214, 
Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, states 
“Unsatisfactory Performance.”

In support of her request, the applicant provides a copy of her 
DD Form 214 and Airman Performance Report (APR).

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.

________________________________________________________________

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant’s military personnel records indicate she enlisted 
in the Regular Air Force on 13 Dec 85.

On 17 Apr 87, the applicant’s commander notified her that he was 
recommending her discharge from the Air Force for unsatisfactory 
performance.  The specific reason for the action was the 
applicant’s failure to progress in on-the-job training.

On 17 Apr 87, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the action, 
her right to consult with legal counsel, and submit statements 
in her own behalf and, on the same date, she waived her right to 
submit statements.

On 13 May 87, the case was found legally sufficient and, on 
14 May 87, the discharge authority directed the applicant be 
furnished an honorable discharge.

On 14 May 87, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge 
with a narrative reason for separation of “Unsatisfactory 
Performance.”  She was credited with one year, five months and 
two days of total active service.

________________________________________________________________

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial.  Numerous attempts were made to 
rehabilitate and assist the applicant with her upgrade training.  
She was afforded ample opportunity to overcome her deficiencies.  
Based on the documentation on file in the master personnel 
records, the discharge to include the service characterization 
was appropriately administered and within the discretion of the 
discharge authority.  The applicant did not provide any evidence 
that an error or injustice occurred in the processing of her 
discharge and has provided no facts warranting a change to her 
narrative reason for separation.

A complete copy of the DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C.

________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 14 Nov 13 for review and comment within 30 days.  
As of this date, no response has been received by this office 
(Exhibit D).

________________________________________________________________

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 
(OPR) 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.

________________________________________________________________



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.

________________________________________________________________

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2013-03754 in Executive Session on 15 May 14, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	                     , Panel Chair
	                    , Member
	                     , Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 4 Aug 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 28 Oct 13.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Nov 13.




                                   
                                   Panel Chair
                                    
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