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EXHIBITS SUBMITTED. TO THE BOARD
ORDER APPOINTING THE BOARD

APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF DISCHARGE

ISSUES

A94,03.00

INDEX NUMBER

A42.00

LETTER OF NOTIFICATION

BRIEF OF PERSONNEL FILE

COUNSEL’S RELEASE TO THE BOARD

ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS SUBMITTED AT TIME OF |
PERSONAL APPEARANCE

HEARING DATE

30 Oct 02

CASE NUMBER
FD2002-0224

 

TAPE RECORDING OF PERSONAL APPERANCE HEARING
APPLICANT "S ISSUE AND-THE BOARD'S DECISIONAL RATIONAL ARE DISCUSSED ON THE:ATFACHED AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE.

 

 

 

REMARKS
Case heard at Washington, D.C.

Advise applicant of the decision of the Board, the right to a personal appearance, and the right to submit an application to
the AFBCMR.

* Change Reason to Secretarial Authority.

 
 

SIGNATURE OF RECORDER
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INDORSEMENT
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SAF/MIBR SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PERSONNEL COUNCIL
550 C STREET WEST, SUITE 40 AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD
RANDOLPH AFB, TX 78150-4742 1535 COMMAND DR, EE WING, 3°” FLOOR
ANDREWS AFB, MD 20762-7002
AFHQ FORM 0-2077, JAN 00 (EF-V2) Previous edition will be used.
CASE NUMBER

AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE FD02-0224

GENERAL: The applicant appeals for a change in the reason for the discharge.

The applicant was offered a personal appearance before the Discharge Review Board (DRB) but declined to
exercise this right.

The attached brief contains the available pertinent data on the applicant and the factors leading to the
discharge.

FINDINGS: Change in the Reason is denied.

ISSUE: The applicant received an Honorable discharge and the Reason was Personality Disorder.
Applicant contends this is a condition that he was never diagnosed with and it is improper and unfair. After
a thorough and complete consideration of the information submitted by the applicant, and information
contained in the record, the Board concluded there was no sufficient mitigation and extenuation to
substantiate a change in the Reason for discharge. The applicant was referred for a Commander Directed
Evaluation to determine whether a mental health condition was interfering with his fitness for duty in the
Security Forces career field and whether he is stable enough to carry a weapon. The diagnoses from that
evaluation were: Axis I: 296,22 Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode, Moderate; Axis II: V71.09 No
Diagnosis, however member exhibits Dependant Personality Traits, and Axis III: Non-Contributory. The
applicant’s diagnosis of Major Depression, Single Episode, Moderate was determined to be in full
remission on 20 June 2001. However, the patient stated that he continued to experience significant
difficulty adjusting to his work environment and met DSM IV diagnostic criteria for 309.0 Adjustment
Disorder with Depressed Mood. The DRB agreed with the physician’s assessment that the applicant
suffered from symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other emotional distress associated with his inability to
adjust to the demands of military service. The governing DoD Instruction neither did then at the time of
discharge, nor currently does, include a Separation Program Designator (SPD) code for Adjustment
Disorder. Personality disorder, Disruptive behavior disorder, Adjustment disorder, and Impulse control
disorders are all grouped under the category of Mental Disorders and a member’ discharge paper work is
listed as Personality Disorder.

CONCLUSIONS: The Discharge Review Board concludes that the discharge was consistent with the
procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the discretion of the
discharge authority and that the applicant was provided full administrative due process.

Attachment:
Examiner's Brief
FD2002-0224
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD
ANDREWS AFB, MD

en (Former SRA) (HGH SRA) (MISSING DOCUMENTS)

1. MATTER UNDER REVIEW: Appl rec’d a HON Disch fr USAF 01/10/10 UP AFI 36-3208,

para 5.11.1 (Mental Disorders). Appeals to Change Reason for Discharge and
Reentry Code.

2. BACKGROUND:

a, DOB: 70/11/15. Enimt Age: 21 5/12. Disch Age: 30 10/12. Educ: HS DIPL
. AFQT: N/A. A-59, E-58, G-64, M-49. PAFSC: 3P031 - Security Forces
Apprentice. DAS: 00/05/09.

b. Prior Sv: (1) Enld RA 92/04/17 as PV2 (E-2). Svd: 2 Mos 13, AMS.

(2) Enld ARNG 94/12/12 as PV2 (E-2). PFC (E-3). Svd: 4 Mos 2
Days, AMS.

(3) Enld RA 96/06/20 as PV2. Svd: 3 Yrs, AMS. Transfer to
USAR 99/06/20 - 00/04/24 (10 Mos 5 Days) Inactive. SPC (E-4) - 97/09/01.

3. SERVICE UNDER REVIEW:

a. Enld as SRA 00/04/25 for 4 yrs. Svd: 1 Yr 5 Mos 16 Das, all AMS.
b. Grade Status: None.
c. Time Lost: None.

d. Art 15's: None.

EXAMINER’S NOTE: Missing source documents in case file.
Record of disciplinary actions listed in
commander’s recommendation letter.

e. Additional: LOR, 18 Jan 01
LOR, 20 Dec 00
LOC, 1 Nov 00
LOR. 1 Nov 00
Loc, 21 Oct 00
Loc, 12 Aug 00
£. CM: None.

g. Record of SV: 00/04/25 - 01/04/24 Lackland AFB 2 (Annual) REF

(Discharged from Lackland AFB)
h. Awards & Decs: AAM (10LC), AFLSA, AFTR, ASR, AOSR, NDSM, AGCM, AFOUA.

FD2002-0224

i. Stmt of Sv: TMS: (5) Yrs (6) Mos (15) Das
TAMS: (3) Yrs (6) Mos (15) Das

4. BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW: Appln (DD Fm 293) dtd 02/05/20.
(Change Reason for Discharge and Reentry Code)

ISSUES ATTACHED TO BRIEF

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. Applicant’s Issues.

. Medical Review of DD Form 214.
37MSS/DPF Memorandum.
Separation Documents.
Enlistment Documents.

Extract from Medical Record.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND

 

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MEMORANDUM FOR 37 TRG/CC
FROM: 37 TRW/JJA

SUBJECT: Legal Review of Administrative Discharge Under AFPD 36- 32 and AFI 36-3208,
Para 5. 11. 1.

 

1. Subject case file has been reviewed and found to be legally sufficient to support separation,
subject to inclusion in the file of a report of medical examination showing respondent to be
physically qualified for worldwide duty.

RECOMMENDATION

~ 2. [recommend that respondent be separated from the service with an Honorable Discharge.

 

RENN 27 USAF

Assistant Staff Judge Advocate

Attachment:
Case File

Attorney Work Product

This is a privileged document. It will not be released in whole nor in part
without the approval of the Staff Judge Advocate.
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE P2460 2- 2 Z2F

AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND

 

13 Aug O1

  

MEMORANDUM FOR
FROM: 37 SFS/CC

SUBJECT: Notification Memorandum

1. I am recommending your discharge from the United States Air Force for Conditions that

interfere with military service, mental disorders. The authority for this action is AFPD 36-32

and AFI36-3208, Paragraph 5.11.1. I am recommending that your service be characterized as
- Honorable.

2. My reasons for this action are:

On or about 1, 5, and 6 Dec 2000, you were seen at Integrated Mental Health Clinic for a
non- emergency evaluation due to emotional instability and frequent crying spells while on
duty. As a result of the evaluations, you were given a six-month trial period for
improvement. As of 1 Aug 01, it was determined by the Integrated Mental Health Clinic that
you continue to experience significant difficulty adjusting to your work and military
environment. You have been diagnosed with a Major Depressive Disorder, ICD9 code 296-
22 and Adjustment Disorder, ICD9 code 309.0. Your disorders are of such intensity as to
render you incapable of adequately serving in the United States Air Force.

3. Copies of the documents to be forwarded to the separation authority in support of this
recommendation are attached. The commander exercising SPCM jurisdiction or a higher
authority will decide whether you will be discharged or retained in the Air Force and, if you are ~
discharged, how your service will be characterized. If you are discharged, you will be ineligible
for reenlistment in the Air Force.

= 4, You have the right to counsel. Military Legal Counsel has been obtained for you. I have
made an appointment for you to consult oe at Building Number 1000, on
MANS of at ©0900 hours. You may consult civilian counsel at your own expense. If
employed, civilian counsel must be readily available.

5. You have the right to submit statements in your own behalf. Any statements you want the
separation authority to consider must reach me within three. workdays, unless you request and
receive an extension for good cause shown. I will send them to the separation authority.

6. If you fail to consult counsel or to submit statements in your own behalf, your failure will
constitute a waiver of your right to do so.

7. You have been scheduled for a medical examination. You must report to Building 6612, Rm
502, Monday through Friday, between 1300 - 1500 hours with your medical, immunization,
and dental records for the examination.
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8. Any personal information you furnish in rebuttal is covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. A
copy of AFI 36-3208 is available for your use at the 37 SFS Commander’s Support Staff office.

 

Commander

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