DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DRB DOCKET 2013-019
CURRENT DD-214 Honorable, COMDTINST M1000.6A, 12.B.16, JFEX, Personality Disorder, RE4
RELIEF REQUESTED | Upgrade RE code; Change Narrative Reason to Condition, Not a Disability
BY DRB / —_ : /
CORRECTIONS
TIS 7 months, 6 days
Policy Implications | None
The applicant was discharged for unsuitability with a personality disorder. The applicant underwent a
psychiatric evaluation in the summer of 2007, after the applicant’s command had referred them for treatment
due to overwhelming stress and anxiety in adapting to military life in the first three months at a USCG duty
station immediately following boot camp. The applicant complained of harassment from shipmates and medical
issues stemming from a relationship with another shipmate. These events led to uncontrollable stress and anger
on a day-to-day basis. The applicant was prescribed medication for these symptoms and subsequently was
ordered not to drive in this fragile mental state of mind.
Following the applicant’s aforementioned psychiatrist visit, the applicant drove their vehicle into a telephone
pole in a bout of anger over their personal circumstances. Thereafter, the applicant was administratively
assigned to a larger support command to overcome these setbacks. In the late summer of 2007, the applicant
obtained a government vehicle under false pretenses for a medical appointment. The Officer of the Day ordered
the applicant back to the base as soon as possible. The applicant did not return to the base until two full days
later.
After a thorough review, the applicant’s record supports a diagnosis of adjustment disorder. However, the Coast
Guard did not adopt the usage of SPD JFY, Adjustment Disorder until April of 2009, ALCOAST 252/09. The
Board therefore recommends that the applicant’s narrative reason for discharge be changed to “Adjustment
Disorder” with SPD code “JFY”. Additionally, the board was unanimous in agreement to keep RE-4 reentry
code intact due to the applicant’s premeditated misbehavior, and lack of conformity to expected military rules
and regulations.
Propriety: Discharge was proper.
Equity: Discharge was equitable.
Final Adjudication by Assistant Commandant For Human Resources: Partial relief based on post-policy
above to: SPD code of JFY; Narrative Reason to Adjustment Disorder.
CG | DRB | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 054
After just a few months, the applicant had difficulty adjusting to military life and went to the clinic for a psychiatric review. In accordance with (post-policy) ALCOAST 252/09, the Board recommends a change to SPD code JFY, Narrative Reason of Adjustment Disorder, and a Re-entry code of RE-3G. The FY series was to be aligned with the new narrative reason of ‘Adjustment Disorder’ which is best suited for the medical assessment made by the Navy Medical Center in Portsmouth in late 2006.
CG | DRB | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 057
In the first four months at the new assignment, the applicant was very unstable and suffered with depression which became a burden to the command. Additionally, the applicant made suicidal gestures and comments to gain more attention; amplifying their inability to cope as a productive crew member. In accordance with (post-policy) ALCOAST 252/09, the Board recommends a change to SPD code JFY, Narrative Reason of Adjustment Disorder, and a Re-entry code of RE-3G.
CG | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2011-075
On September 25, 2009, the Discharge Review Board (DRB) changed the applicant’s separation code from JNC to JFY (involuntary discharge due to adjustment disorder) and the narrative reason for his separation from “unacceptable conduct” to “adjustment disorder.” The applicant was diagnosed with an adjustment disorder while in the Coast Guard. The Board corrected that applicant’s record to show Article 12.B.12.a.12 of the Personnel Manual as the separation authority, JFV as his separation...
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 082
DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2012-082 Honorable, COMDTINST M1000.6, 12.B.16, JFX, Personality Disorder, RE4 Change Narrative Reason; Upgrade to RE code Upgrade to RE3; Amended to Adjustment Disorder and JFY SPD code ADMIN None CORRECTIONS TIS 6 months, 13 days Policy Implications None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged in 2001 due to unsuitability based upon the diagnosis of an adjustment disorder. Therefore, the Board recommends that the applicant’s narrative reason...
CG | BCMR | Medals and Awards | 2011-250
In this regard, PSC stated the following: In accordance with ALCOAST 252/09,1 the applicant’s record should be corrected to show that he received the separation code of JFY [adjustment disorder, not amounting to a disability] with the corresponding narrative reason of adjustment disorder. In light of the above, PSC recommended that the applicant’s DD214 be corrected by changing the separation code to JFY, the reenlistment code to RE-3G, and the narrative reason for separation to adjustment...
CG | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2011-250
In this regard, PSC stated the following: In accordance with ALCOAST 252/09,1 the applicant’s record should be corrected to show that he received the separation code of JFY [adjustment disorder, not amounting to a disability] with the corresponding narrative reason of adjustment disorder. In light of the above, PSC recommended that the applicant’s DD214 be corrected by changing the separation code to JFY, the reenlistment code to RE-3G, and the narrative reason for separation to adjustment...
CG | DRB | 2014 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2014 059
Without this information and based on the limited data available, the applicant’s record may better support an adjustment disorder. The Board endorses a change to that the applicant’s narrative reason for discharge to “Adjustment Disorder” with SPD code “JFY”. Discharge Honorable 27.
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 | 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 044
Normally, when a member is separated with less than 180 days of service, they are issued an ‘Uncharacterized’ discharge. Based on the limited amount of supporting documentation, and the standard of reenlistment codes issued for Adjustment Disorder separations, the Board recommends an RE3 reentry code. Final Adjudication by Assistant Commandant For Human Resources: Partial relief on the SPD code, reenlistment code, and Narrative Reason for Separation as follows: SPD code: JFY RE code:...