RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00909
					COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  Any information indicating that he has nasal polyps or asthma 
be removed from his record.

2.  His Reentry (RE) code of 4C (Separated for concealment of 
juvenile records, minority, failure to meet physical standards for 
enlistment, failure to attain a 9.0 reading grade level as 
measured by the Air Force Reading Abilities Test, or void 
enlistments) be changed.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He had multiple tests and examinations that show he does not have, 
nor has he ever had the medical conditions which led to his 
discharge.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

According to Reserve Order (RO) A-095, on 8 Jan 10, the applicant 
enlisted in the Air Force Reserve for a period of six years.

On 14 Jun 10, his commander notified the applicant that he was 
recommending he be discharged for erroneous enlistment.  The 
specific reason for the proposed action was based on a Standard 
Form 600, Chronological Record of Medical Care, dated 9 Jun 10, 
which indicated the applicant should not have been able to join 
the Air Force because of nasal polyps.  The commander recommended 
an entry level separation.  On that same date, the applicant 
acknowledged receipt of the discharge notification, waived his 
right to consult counsel and to submit statements in his own 
behalf.  On 18 Jun 10, the discharge authority approved the entry 
level separation.

The applicant’s DD Form 214, Certification for Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty, issued in conjunction with his 22 Jun 
10 entry level separation, reflects that he received a narrative 
reason for separation of “Failed Medical/Physical Procurement 
Standards,” with an RE code of 4C.  He was credited with 2 months 
and 17 days of active duty service. 

According to his DD Form 149, the applicant is currently serving 
in the United States Army Reserve.


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AETC/SGPS recommends approval of a change to the applicant’s RE 
code.  The applicant’s separation was done in accordance with 
established policy and administrative procedures.  A medical 
separation coded as a 4C can, once the condition is resolved, 
receive a waiver after a new Military Entrance Processing Station 
(MEPS) examination to re-enter military service.  The applicant 
meets this requirement and should re-process through his recruiter 
to enter the military.  From a medical standpoint, a MRBR review 
for this individual was unnecessary.  

On 7 Jun 10, he was diagnosed with nasal polyps by his military 
provider.  Subsequently he was processed for an entry level 
separation.  After separation, he was seen by his Ear, Nose and 
Throat (ENT) provider and on 20 Dec 10 he underwent a septoplasty 
with good results.  He has remained essentially symptom free since 
then.  

The complete SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial.  Based on the documentation on file 
in the master personnel records, the discharge to include the 
narrative reason for separation, separation code and the character 
of service was appropriately administered and was within the 
discretion of the discharge authority.  The applicant has not 
provided any evidence that an error or injustice occurred in the 
processing of his discharge.  

The medical authorities concluded the applicant had a pre-existing 
medical condition that would have precluded him from enlisting in 
the Air Force had this condition been made known in advance.  
Hence, both the commander and the discharge authority concluded 
the discharge was in order.  The discharge was in accordance with 
the discharge regulation.  The applicant's service 
characterization is correct as reflected on his DD Form 214.

The complete DPOSR evaluation is at Exhibit D.

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request to change 
his RE code to a reenlistment eligible code.  

The applicant entered active duty on 6 Apr 10 and was 
involuntarily discharged for Failed Medical/Physical Procurement 
Standards, on 22 Jun 10, with an entry level separation and 
uncharacterized service after serving 2 months and 17 days of 
service.  He received an erroneous RE code on his DD Form 214 of 
4C.  The correct RE code is 2C—“Involuntarily separated with an 
honorable discharge; or entry level separation without 
characterization of service;” as required by AFI 36-2606, 
Reenlistments in the USAF, based on his entry level separation 
with uncharacterized service.  

The RE code 2C is required based on the entry level separation 
with uncharacterized service and the applicant does not provide 
any evidence of an error or injustice in reference to his RE code.  
If otherwise eligible the component the applicant desires to enter 
should approve a waiver if they desire his services if he is 
medically cleared.

Unless otherwise directed by the Board, AFPC/DPSOR will provide 
the applicant a corrected copy of his DD Form 214 with an RE code 
of 2C.

The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit E.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 27 Jun 14 for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit F).  As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office.


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 to warrant 
changing his RE code.  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 DPSOA and adopt its 
rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not 
been a victim of an error or injustice.  Additionally, we note 
that AETC/SG recommends the applicant be re-processed through the 
MEPS to see if he qualifies for reentry.  In regard to the 
applicant’s request for removal of any reference to nasal polyps 
or asthma, as pointed out by the Air Force offices of primary 
responsibility, the applicant’s separation was done in accordance 
with established policy and administrative procedures.  Therefore, 
aside from the administrative correction noted above, we find no 
basis to recommend granting the additional 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-2014-00909 in Executive Session on 20 Jan 15 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 25 Feb 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Pertinent Excerpts from Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 9 Apr 14.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 16 Apr 14.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 19 May 14.
	Exhibit F.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Jun 14.