IN THE CASE OF:
BOARD DATE: 28 May 2013
DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120018399
THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE:
1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any).
2. Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any).
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE:
1. The applicant requests reconsideration of her request to change the narrative reason for her discharge.
2. The applicant states she was wrongly discharged due to a personality disorder. She also states she has been diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
3. The applicant refers to medical records in her application; however, she provides no documentary evidence in support of her request.
CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE:
1. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20090014326, on 2 March 2010.
2. The applicant's record shows she enlisted in the Regular Army on
19 January 1999, and was trained in and awarded military occupational specialty (MOS) 63W (Wheel Vehicle Repairer).
3. On 18 December 2003, the applicant underwent a mental status evaluation. The military psychiatrist opined that the applicant met military medical retention standards and did not require a medical board. He diagnosed her with a borderline personality disorder that prevented her from performing her military duties.
4. The unit commander notified the applicant action was being initiated to separate him under the provisions of paragraph 5-13, Army Regulation 635-200 because of personality disorder and on 10 February 2004, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the separation action notification. She elected not to submit statements in her own behalf.
5. The separation authority approved the applicant's separation under the provisions of paragraph 5-13, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of Personality Disorder and directed the applicant be issued an honorable discharge certificate. On 5 March 2004, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
6. In connection with the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was obtained from the Office of The Surgeon General (OTSG), Director of Health Care Delivery. This official states there is insufficient information available to support or counter the personality disorder. Further, based on the available documentation, there is currently insufficient documentation to review to support a finding that PTSD existed at the time of the applicants discharge.
7. On 11 April 2013, the applicant was provided a copy of the OTSG advisory opinion in order to have the opportunity to respond to or rebut its contents. To date, she has failed to reply.
8. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) prescribes the policy for the administrative separation of enlisted personnel. Paragraph 5-13 provides for separating members by reason of personality disorder (not amounting to disability) that interferes with assignment or with performance of duty.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS:
1. The applicant's request to change the narrative reason for separation has been carefully considered. However, there is insufficient evidence to support this claim.
2. The applicant's separation processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation. All requirements of law and regulation were met and the rights of the applicant were fully protected throughout the separation process.
3. The evidence of record contains a mental status evaluation completed on the applicant that confirmed a diagnosis of personality disorder not amounting to disability was made by proper medical authority. The record is void of any indication that the applicant was suffering from PTSD at the time of her discharge. As confirmed by the OTSG advisory opinion, there is insufficient medical evidence to support an unfitting PTSD finding at the time of discharge.
4. In view of the foregoing, absent any evidence of error or injustice in the separation process or medical evidence confirming the applicant was suffering from an unfitting PTSD condition at the time of her discharge, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support granting the requested relief.
BOARD VOTE:
________ ________ ________ GRANT FULL RELIEF
________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF
________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING
____x___ ___x____ ____x____ DENY APPLICATION
BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION:
The evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis to amend the decision of the ABCMR set forth in Docket Number AR20090014326, dated 2 March 2010.
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CHAIRPERSON
I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
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