RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01802
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
1. His diagnosis of symptomatic pes planus (flat feet) be
removed from his records so that he may reenlist in the
military.
2. His Reenlistment Eligibility (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 to allow reentry
in the military.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He has never been diagnosed with Pes Planus and never had an
issue with his feet.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
According to the applicants DD Form 214, Certificate of Release
or Discharge from Active Duty, on 16 Jul 13, the applicant
enlisted in the Regular Air Force.
According to a Notification Memorandum, dated 9 Sep 13, the
applicants commander notified him that he was recommending his
discharge for erroneous enlistment. The reason for the action
was that a medical narrative summary, dated 30 Aug 13 found he
did not meet minimum medical standards to enlist. He should not
have been allowed to join the Air Force because he has
symptomatic pes planus.
On 9 Sep 13, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the action,
waived his right to counsel and elected not to submit statements
on his behalf.
On 11 Sep 13, the discharge authority directed the applicant be
furnished an entry level separation for erroneous enlistment.
On 12 Sep 13, the applicant was discharged and credited with
1 month and 27 days of total active service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AETC/SGPS recommends denial recommends denial of the applicants
request to remove the diagnosis of symptomatic pes planus from
his records, indicating that no error or injustice occurred
during the separation process. With a history of his diagnosis,
the applicant will not be considered for a future waiver to re-
enter military service.
A review of the applicants records and medical notes revealed
the applicants foot pain during the second week of training
became so severe that he could not participate in training. On
30 Aug 13, he was diagnosed with symptomatic pes planus.
Although the applicant denied foot problems prior to entering
the military, his provider felt the condition did exist prior to
service and was aggravated by the strenuous physical activity of
training. This condition does not resolve and becomes
asymptomatic with continued activity. The applicant declined a
review waiver to remain in the Air Force and made a statement
that the military was not for him. He indicated that he
understood the diagnoses and treatment plan and was subsequently
processed for entry level separation.
The complete SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicants request to
change his RE code to one that will allow him reentry in the
military. However, the 4C RE code is erroneous and should be 2C
(Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry
level separation without characterization of service) as
required by Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2606, Reenlistments
in the USAF, based on his entry level separation with
uncharacterized character of service. The RE code 2C has
priority over RE code series 1, 3, and 4. Therefore, AFPC/DPSOY
will administratively correct the applicants military personnel
records and provide him a corrected copy of his DD Form 214 with
an RE code of 2C.
The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 11 Aug 14 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 timely filed.
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 and adopt their 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.
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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-2014-01802 in Executive Session on 11 Feb 15, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-01802 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 Apr 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Available Master Personnel Records
Exhibit C. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 27 May 14.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 11 Jun 14.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Aug 14.
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