RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03365
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder be removed from her military
medical records.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
Though her medical records state she has been diagnosed with
Bipolar Disorder, she has been tested by a Clinical Psychologist
who indicated she does not appear to have a bipolar disorder.
Additionally, she was found fit for duty by the Formal Physical
Evaluation Board (FPEB) held 29 Jan 14.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 20 Mar 02, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.
On 19 Mar 06, the applicant was released from active duty due to
completion of required active service and transferred to the Air
Force Reserve to complete her military service obligation. She
was credited with 4 years of active service.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFMOA/SGH recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of
an error or an injustice. The applicants previous diagnosis of
Bipolar Disorder does not impact her fit for duty
determination. The diagnosis of bipolar disorder type II,
annotated in her medical records in 2004 reflects the history of
her medical condition at that time and as such should remain
because removing it would render the health information
incomplete as it provides the history of the patients health
status at the time of treatment. SGH recommends the applicants
Electronic Health Record (EHR) reflect she is medically
qualified for worldwide duty and deployable.
The complete AFMOA/SGH evaluation is at Exhibit C.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the
applicant on 27 Feb 15 for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit D). 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. We took
notice of the applicants complete submission, including medical
documentation from her clinical psychologist, in judging the
merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary
responsibility, which included a review by the Chief, Mental
Health Division, 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.
4. The applicants case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably
considered.
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 documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-03365 was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 Aug 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFMOA/SGH, dated 16 Jan 15.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Feb 15.
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