RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-01736

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her records be corrected to reflect she was discharged for a 
service connected disability.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) has awarded her 
disability compensation for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 
(PTSD) due to the trauma she experienced while on active duty. 

In support of her appeal, the applicant provided a copy of her 
DD Form 214 and her DVA Decision letter.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 19 May 72, the applicant commenced her enlistment in the 
Regular Air Force.

On 12 Jun 72, the applicant’s commander notified her that he was 
recommending her for discharge from the Air Force for inadequate 
personality.  Her basic military training (BMT) records 
documented her poor performance and lack of motivation to 
function in a military environment.  It was noted the 
applicant’s inadequate personality was manifested by her 
inability to handle stressful situations, form meaningful 
relationships, and express her feelings.  She had a history of 
difficulty in dealing with stress.  Her records further revealed 
she took an overdose of aspirin in an attempt to express anger 
toward her father.  It was further noted that the applicant did 
not have a disqualifying medical or psychiatric disorder under 
the provisions of Air Force Manual (AFM) 35-4.

On 12 Jun 72, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the action 
and waived her right to have her case evaluated by an officer 
and to submit a statement in her behalf. 

On 27 Jun 72, the applicant was honorably discharged with a 
narrative reason for discharge “Convenience of the Government,” 
with a separation code of 41G (Inadequate Personality).  She was 
credited with one month and nine days of total active service.

The DVA is authorized to offer compensation for any medical 
condition established as service connected, regardless of 
intervening time since discharge, its impact upon a member's 
retainability, or the actual narrative reason for separation.  
The DVA also conducts periodic re-evaluations for the purpose of 
adjusting the disability rating as the level of impairment from 
a given medical condition may vary over the lifetime of the 
veteran.

The DVA rating decision provided by the applicant reveals she 
was awarded a 50 percent disability rating for PTSD effective 
10 Jan 03 and after reevaluation her percentage increased to 70 
percent effective 13 Jun 12.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  The applicant contends that since the 
DVA granted her a service connection for PTSD that her reason 
for discharge should be changed.  There is insufficient 
documentation to support the applicant’s request.  The 
applicant’s separation code of "41G" accurately reflects the 
reason for her discharge.  Her records indicate her performance 
was unsatisfactory due her lack of motivation and poor attitude.  
She was setback to provide her an opportunity to improve her 
performance; however, all attempts to rehabilitate her met with 
negative results.  She did not meet the minimum requirements for 
retention due to her long history of difficulty of dealing with 
stress.  The mental health evaluation noted no evidence of 
mental illness.  Her records further indicated that due to her 
negative attitude and inability to apply herself, she would not 
become a productive member of the Air Force.  

Based on the documentation on file in the applicant’s master 
personnel records, her discharge, to include the reason and 
authority for her separation, was consistent with the 
procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge 
instruction and was within the discretion of discharge 
authority.  The applicant has not provided any evidence or 
identified any error or injustices that occurred in the 
discharge processing.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR 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 24 Jul 13 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit D).  As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.

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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 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.  
While we are not unmindful of the seriousness of the purported 
circumstances that precipitated the applicant’s separation in 
1972, we find no basis to conclude that the action of the 
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) to resolve doubt in her 
favor and grant service connection for her post-traumatic stress 
disorder (PTSD) some 30 years after the events in question is 
sufficient to undermine the basis for her discharge.  Therefore, 
in the absence of 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-2013-01736 in Executive Session on 4 Feb 13 and 
14 Apr 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 3 Mar 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 14 Jun 13.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Jul 13.




                                   
                                   Panel Chair