| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Ms. P. A. Castle | Analyst |
| Mr. James E. Vick | Chairperson | |
| Ms. Barbara J. Ellis | Member | |
| Mr. William D. Barr | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that the narrative reason for his separation on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed from “Personality Disorder” to “For the Convenience of the Government.”
APPLICANT STATES: In effect, he does not have the stress he had at the time of discharge and the reason “personality disorder” is preventing him from entering the Air Force Reserve.
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show:
He was discharged as a specialist four/E4 from the United States Air Force in July 1991 after 4 years of active duty. He enlisted in the Army on 10 March 1994 and upon completion of basic and advanced training was assigned to Korea in September 1994.
On 17 October 1994 the applicant was taken to the emergency room from the Noncommissioned Officer Club (NCO) because he threatened to hurt himself or commit suicide.
On 19 October 1994, the applicant was diagnosed with an adjustment disorder with mixed disturbance of emotions and conduct and a personality disorder, not otherwise specified with dependent and borderline traits.
An undated medical examination found him to be qualified for separation with a physical profile of 1.1.1.1.1.2. At a mental status evaluation the applicant's behavior was normal. He was fully alert and oriented and displayed an anxious mood. His thinking was clear, his thought content normal and his memory good.
There was no significant mental illness. The applicant was mentally responsible.
He was able to distinguish right from wrong and to adhere to the right.
On 5 December 1994, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 5, AR 635-200, with an honorable discharge. He was advised of his rights. The applicant consulted with legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, and did not submit a statement in his own behalf. The unit commander subsequently recommended separation from the service. The intermediate commander reviewed the proposed discharge action and recommended approval with an honorable discharge. On 19 December 1994, the separation authority directed that the applicant be discharged with a characterization of service of honorable.
On 5 January 1995, the applicant was discharged with 9 months and 26 days creditable Army service and 4 years prior Air Force Service.
Army Regulation 40-501 provides medical fitness standards for retention and separation, including retirement. Chapter 3 provides the various medical conditions and physical defects that render individuals unfit for further service. Personality disorders may render individuals administratively unfit rather than unfit due to physical disability. Interference with effective performance of duty in association with these conditions is to be dealt with through appropriate administrative channels.
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Paragraph 5-13 establishes policy and prescribes procedures for separating members for personality disorder (not amounting to a disability under Army Regulation 635-40), a deeply-ingrained maladaptive pattern of behavior which interferes with the individual's ability to perform. Prior counseling with a view to correcting deficiencies is mandatory. A diagnosis by a psychiatrist is required. Separation under this paragraph may not be used in lieu of disciplinary action solely to spare a soldier who has committed serious acts of misconduct. An honorable discharge is issued unless an entry level separation is required.
On 15 June 2001 the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) in a unanimous decision denied the applicant’s request for the change of reason and authority for discharge.
DISCUSSION: Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:
1. The applicant’s administrative separation on 5 January 1995 was accomplished in accordance with regulations then in effect with no indication of procedural errors, which would tend to jeopardize his rights.
2. There is no evidence of record, nor has the applicant provided any evidence to support removing “personality disorder” from the reason for his administrative discharge.
3. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy this requirement.
4. 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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| CASE ID | AR2001058490 |
| SUFFIX | |
| RECON | YYYYMMDD |
| DATE BOARDED | 2001/08/21 |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | HD |
| DATE OF DISCHARGE | 1995/01/05 |
| DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | AR 635-200 |
| DISCHARGE REASON | |
| BOARD DECISION | DENY |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
| ISSUES 1. 189 | 110.0000 |
| 2. 191 | 110.0200/chng reason |
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