RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02140
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His entry-level separation with uncharacterized service be
upgraded to general (under honorable conditions).
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Prior to joining the Air Force (AF) he was involved in a
motorcycle accident which severely injured his right foot. He
was honest about his injury and was cleared by doctors to join
the AF. Approximately two weeks into training, his injury was
re-aggravated and he was unable to continue. He should not be
accused of erroneous enlistment because the AF knew about his
injury and allowed him to enter the military.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant commenced his service with the Regular Air Force
on 18 Jun 13.
On 12 Jul 13, the applicants commander notified him of his
intent to recommend his discharge for Erroneous Enlistment
failure to meet Air Force physical standards. The reason for
the action was that, according to a 28 Jun 13 medical narrative
summary, the applicant was ineligible to meet the minimum
medical standards to enlist due to pain in his right foot.
On 16 Jul 13, the case was found to be legally sufficient and
the discharge authority approved the commanders recommendation.
On 17 Jul 13, the applicant was furnished an entry-level
separation with uncharacterized service for failed medical/
physical procurement standards. He was credited with one month
of total active service.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AETC/SGPS recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice. The applicant did tell the Chief
Medical Officer (CMO) about this condition during his accession
physical, but because he was asymptomatic, he was cleared for
enlistment by the CMO. During the applicants second week of
training, he began having foot pain and was seen at the clinic
where it was determined that the pain precluded his continuing
in training. His file notes that this condition existed prior
to service and was aggravated by strenuous physical activity
required of basic training. The applicant stated that he
understood the diagnoses, treatment plan, and administrative
action being taken. His chronic foot condition is disqualifying
for military service and the entry level separation for a pre-
existing condition from a medical standpoint is appropriate.
A complete copy of the AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C.
AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or injustice in the processing of the applicants
discharge. The medical authorities concluded that the applicant
had a pre-existing medical condition that prevented him from
enduring the rigors of physical activity while in basic training
and should have precluded him from enlisting in the AF had the
details of this condition been made known in advance. Hence,
both the commander and the discharge authority concluded that
discharge was in order. The applicants service
characterization is listed as Uncharacterized and is correct as
reflected on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or
Discharge from Active Duty. Airmen are given Entry-level
separation with Uncharacterized service when separation is
initiated in the first 180 days of continuous active service.
The Department of Defense (DoD) determined if a member served
less than 180 days of continuous active service, it would be
unfair to the member and the service to characterize their
limited service. Based on the documentation on file in the
master personnel records, the discharge was appropriately
administered and within the discretion of the discharge
authority.
A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit D.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 4 Aug 14 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit E). 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 its 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-2014-02140 in Executive Session on 25 Feb 15, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-02140 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 May 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AETC/SGPS, dated 29 May 14.
Exhibit D. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 3 Jun 14.
Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Aug 14.
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