RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-01182
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His reentry code (RE) 2Q (medically retired or discharged) be
changed to allow him to reenlist.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
His RE code precludes him from future consideration for
reenlistment or commissioning in the Air Force. He believes
this RE code mischaracterizes the condition that led to his
discharge.
The symptoms of his ailment are well controlled and have
subsided. He simply requests the opportunity for consideration
for reenlistment.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal
statement and documentation from his master personnel record.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 23 March
2004. On 7 June 2012, an Informal Physical Evaluation Board
(IPEB) found that his condition, Rhabdomyolysis with
Osteoarthrosis, prevented him from reasonably performing the
duties of his office, grade, rank or rating. The IPEB found he
was unfit and recommended that he be discharged with severance
pay with a disability rating of 0 percent, in accordance with
the Veterans Administration Schedule for Rating Disabilities
guidelines.
On 2 July 2012, the applicant agreed with the findings and
recommended disposition of the IPEB and waived his right to a
Formal Physical Evaluation Board. The Secretary of the Air
Force directed that he be discharged for physical disability
with severance pay.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPFD recommends denial. The IPEB reviewed the applicants
medical board findings and noted that he was diagnosed with
Rhabdomyolysis, likely metabolic, with etiology unknown. The
applicant detailed he had chronic pain that may flair under
intense exercise. The medical providers recommended minimal
exercise such as walking.
The applicant contends his symptoms have subsided and are now
controlled. RE code 2Q is the correct code for a member who was
approved for a medical retirement or separation.
The preponderance of evidence reflects that no error or
injustice occurred during the disability process.
The complete DPFD 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 6 April 2013, for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). As of this date, this office has received no
response.
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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 error or injustice. We took notice
of the applicants complete submission in judging the merits of
the case; however, we are not persuaded by the evidence
submitted in his appeal that a change in his RE code is
warranted. Therefore, 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 that the applicant has not been the victim of an
error or injustice. In the absence of evidence to the contrary,
we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this
application.
4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably
considered.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and
that 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-2013-01182 in Executive Session on 14 November 2013
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Mar 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPFD, dated 26 Mar 13.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Apr 13.
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