DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DRB DOCKET 2012-074
E3
Honorable, COMDTINST M1000.6A, 12.B.11, JFV, Condition, Not a Disability,
Change RE code and Narrative Reason
None
Amend the Separation Authority to the legacy Personnel Manual (COMDTINST
M1000.6A) Article 12.B.12.
TIS 7 yrs, 11 months, 24 days
Policy Implications None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant was discharged for Condition, Not A Disability, Interferes with the Performance of Duty. The
diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) stems from 2009 to 2010 in which three separate physicians
evaluated the applicant for treatment and a prescription to Adderal. Upon a full review of the applicant’s
medical record, the struggle with ADD preceded USCG entry in 2006. The applicant was originally evaluated
for the disorder in 2003 while in college. The need for treatment of ADD is disqualifying for retention in the
USCG. Additionally, the applicant’s complete separation package shows no objection was made at the time of
the command’s discharge notification. Since that time, the applicant has provided no new documentation from a
physician on improved mental wellness or otherwise.
The applicant had 4 years prior military service in another branch the 3 years and 11 months in the USCG. The
lack of performance was evident from 2007-2009 in which two unsatisfactory conduct evaluations and five
separate non-recommendations for advancement were documented and issued. The adverse conduct and
insubordination led to a Spring 2009 NJP. Aside from the struggles with ADD and the NJP proceedings, the
applicant received six separate negative admin remarks on the repeated substandard performance.
The applicant provided no evidence to refute that the substandard performance stemmed from a pre-existing
disorder. The applicant has not provided any medical documentation regarding improved mental competence
from a physician to absolve the disqualifying prescription, or diagnosis to ADD.
Propriety: Discharge was proper.
Equity: Discharge was equitable.
Final Adjudication by Assistant Commandant For Human Resources: No relief. An administrative change
will be made to correct the Separation Authority to the legacy Personnel Manual (COMDTINST M1000.6A)
Article 12.B.12.
CG | DRB | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 050
DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2013-050 NAME CURRENT DD-214 Honorable, COMDTINST M1000.6A, Article 12.B.16, JFX, Personality Disorder, RE4 RELIEF REQUESTED | Upgrade RE code RELIEF GRANTED SPD code: JND Narrative Reason: Separation for Miscellaneous/General Reasons BY DRB RE code: RE-3H Separation Authority: COMDTINST M1000.4, Article 1.B.12 (legacy Personnel Manual 12.B.12) ADMIN None CORRECTIONS TIS 7 yrs, 6 months, 12 days Policy Implications None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant...
CG | DRB | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 051
SECCEN followed up in late 2006 to indicate that no improvement had been made to eliminate the sizable debt that the applicant had created over a significant amount of time. Additionally, the command formally counseled applicant on the need to change their rating for retention in the service. Discharge: No change | 25.
CG | DRB | 2014 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2014 014
DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2014-014 RE-3G, Adjustment Disorder, SPD code and Sep Auth amended. None 0 yrs, 11 months, 23 days | Policy Implications | None Policy Implications None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged for Personality Disorder in September 2000. In accordance with (post-policy) ALCOAST 252/09, the Board endorses a change to SPD code JFY, Narrative Reason of Adjustment Disorder, and a Re-entry code of RE-3G.
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 070
The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. The Board recommends no relief. Propriety: Discharge was proper.
CG | DRB | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 014
- Spring 2009: Clinic recommended to Discharge the applicant based on the diagnosis of an Adjustment Disorder, the command notified the member of the intent to discharge. - Two months later: Applicant was Discharged from USCG for Unacceptable Conduct. The Board voted 5-0 to recommend relief on the following items: Narrative Reason: Adjustment Disorder SPD code: JFY RE code: RE-3G The applicant’s character of service and separation authority stand as issued.
CG | DRB | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 019
The Officer of the Day ordered the applicant back to the base as soon as possible. After a thorough review, the applicant’s record supports a diagnosis of adjustment disorder. The Board therefore recommends that the applicant’s narrative reason for discharge be changed to “Adjustment Disorder” with SPD code “JFY”.
CG | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2009-248
Article 12.B.16.b of the Personnel Manual authorizes unsuitability discharges for members diagnosed with one of the “personality behavior disorders … listed in Chapter 5, CG Medical Manual … .” Medical Manual (COMDTINST M6000.1B) academic skill (e.g., Ritalin . As stated above, the Medical Manual does not list ADD as a personality disorder. Chapter 12 of the Personnel Manual lists all of the reasons for administrative discharges, and the one that appears to fit the applicant’s situation...
CG | BCMR | Disability Cases | 1997-092
However, Dr. x, Dr. x, and Dr. x, Coast Guard doctors who examined the applicant many times in 199x and 199x, diagnosed him as having both a personality disorder and a depressive mood disorder. Dr. x diagnosed him as having both dysthymia (a depressive mood disorder) and a personality disorder. Therefore, the Board finds that, at the time of his discharge, the applicant had recently been diagnosed by Coast Guard medical personnel with both (a) a depressive mood disorder (dysthymia), which...
CG | DRB | 2014 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2014 024
Upon notification of the command’s intent to discharge the applicant, the applicant made a statement and objected to discharge. Despite the pattern of indebtedness, the Board finds that the applicant’s Narrative Reason for Separation of Misconduct is not properly aligned with separations stemming from financial irresponsibility. Discharge: No change 25.
CG | DRB | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 039
DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2013-039 TIS 2 yrs, 1 month, 26 days Policy Implications None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged due to a voluntary request as part of a pretrial agreement for separation in lieu of Special Court Martial proceedings. The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. The Board does note that the DD-214 incorrectly cites the Separation Authority as COMDTINST M1000.6A, Art 12.B.1.