RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02036
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, Block 28, Narrative Reason for Separation, be changed from
Personality Disorder to Bipolar Disorder or similar mental
illness condition.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
While on active duty, she was treated for a mental illness
(bipolar) and her discharge should reflect these facts.
She did not apply for this correction sooner based on the fact
she was only recently, in Apr 14, confirmed as bipolar.
In support of her request, the applicant provided copies of her
medical and mental health records from the 7th Medical Group and
Trinity Riverside Health Clinic.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 21 Mar
06.
On 22 Oct 08, the applicant was notified by her commander that
he was recommending her for discharge for Conditions that
Interfere with Military Service Mental Disorders Personality
Disorder, in accordance with AFI 36-3208, Administrative
Separation of Airmen, Chapter 5, paragraph 5.11.9.1.
On 23 Oct 08, the applicant submitted a statement on her behalf.
On 24 Oct 08, the Staff Judge Advocate reviewed the discharge
package and found it legally sufficient.
On 28 Oct 08, the discharge authority approved the applicants
discharge without probation or rehabilitation.
On 30 Oct 08, the applicant was furnished an Honorable
discharge, and was credited with 2 years, 7 months, and 10 days
of active service.
The applicants DD Form 214 reflects the narrative reason for
separation as Personality Disorder.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the memorandums prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility (OPR), which are attached at Exhibits C,
D, and E.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice.
The applicant has not submitted a timely application. It has
been almost 6 years since she separated and she did not provide
a valid reason as to why she did not submit a request within 3
years of discharge. Based on the documentation on file in the
master personnel records, the discharge to include the
separation code, narrative reason for separation and character
of service were consistent with the procedural and substantive
requirements of the discharge regulation.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C.
BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial indicating there is no
evidence of an error or an injustice.
A post-service change in diagnosis (or introduction of a new
diagnosis) does not automatically determine that a previous
service disposition was erroneous. The Medical Consultant
opines the applicant has not met the burden of proof to warrant
changing her narrative reason for separation.
A complete copy of the BCMR Medical Consultant evaluation is at
Exhibit D.
BCMR Clinical Psychology Consultant recommends denial indicating
there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.
A post-service change in diagnosis (or introduction of a new
diagnosis) does not automatically determine that a previous
service disposition was erroneous. They also opine the
applicant has not met the burden of proof to warrant changing
the narrative reason for separation.
A complete copy of the BCMR Medical Consultant evaluation is at
Exhibit E.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 26 Jun 15 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 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 (OPR) and adopt their rationale as the basis for
our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error
of injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the
contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested
relief.
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-2014-02036 in Executive Session on 18 Aug 15 under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-02036 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 Apr 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 5 Jun 14.
Exhibit D. Memorandum, BCMR/Medical Consultant,
dated 30 Dec 14.
Exhibit E. Memorandum, BCMR/Clinical Psychology
Consultant, dated 14 Jun 15.
Exhibit F. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Jun 15.
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