| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Mr. Edmund P. Mercanti | Analyst |
| Ms. June Hajjar | Chairperson | |
| Mr. Thomas F. Baxter | Member | |
| Mr. John T. Meixell | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his discharge for personality disorder be corrected to a medical discharge.
APPLICANT STATES: He was approved for a medical discharge based on his knee problem, which his medical records will clearly substantiate.
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show:
He enlisted in the Regular Army on 25 August 1982, and was awarded the military occupational specialty of radio operator.
On 26 January 1983 the applicant’s commander submitted a flag (suspension of favorable personnel actions) on the applicant to block his advancement to pay grade E-2. The reason for the flag was "Individual’s duty performance has been such as not to warrant promotion consideration at this time.”
In February 1983 the applicant attempted to commit suicide by ingesting an excessive amount of prescription medication. At that time the applicant reported that he had been suffering from depression due to the death of his father in 1980.
The applicant was diagnosed as having an adjustment disorder with depressed mood and a mixed personality disorder.
On 23 March 1983 the applicant was notified by his commander of his intent to recommend his discharge for personality disorder and of his rights in conjunction with that recommendation. The applicant waived his rights.
On 6 April 1983 the applicant was given a separation physical examination. At that time it was noted that the applicant suffered from knee pain which the examining physician opined was probably from a meniscus tear, but that his knee ligaments were stable. The physician conducting the examination determined that the applicant was medically qualified for separation without any physical profile limitations.
On 18 May 1983 the applicant was honorably discharged due to personality disorder.
Army Regulation 40-501, paragraph 3-35, personality, sexual or factitious disorders; disorders of impulse control not elsewhere classified, and psychoactive disorders, may render an individual administratively unfit rather than unfit because of physical disability. Interference with performance of effective duty in association with these conditions will be dealt with through appropriate administrative channels.
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13, provides for the separation of enlisted soldiers for personality disorders when the condition is deeply-ingrained maladaptive pattern of behavior of long duration that interferes with the soldier’s ability to perform duty.
DISCUSSION: Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record and applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:
1. The applicant was determined medically qualified for separation by a physician prior to his discharge. His knee problem was noted and taken into consideration during that examination.
2. The applicant’s behavior and attempted suicide led to him being diagnosed as having a personality disorder. That diagnosis warranted the applicant’s separation for personality disorder.
3. In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.
DETERMINATION: The applicant has failed to submit sufficient relevant evidence to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.
BOARD VOTE:
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| RECON | YYYYMMDD |
| DATE BOARDED | 20010816 |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | (HD, GD, UOTHC, UD, BCD, DD, UNCHAR) |
| DATE OF DISCHARGE | YYYYMMDD |
| DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | AR . . . . . |
| DISCHARGE REASON | |
| BOARD DECISION | DENY |
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