DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DRB DOCKET 2014-014
RE-3G, Adjustment Disorder, SPD code and Sep Auth amended. Full details in
summary below.
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. The applicant wants his time in
service rounded-up to one year in order to get VA health and education benefits; this determination is not
within the scope of the DRB. The applicant would need to address this with BCMR (Board of Correction with
Military Records) if he feels that service time on his DD-214 is in error. Additionally, he asks for an
‘Uncharacterized’ Discharge, which is only for those who served for 180 days or less. The Board can review
the Personality Disorder issued along with the RE4 reenlistment code. There is nothing within the Personal
Data Record to show a medical diagnosis of a mental health disorder, or anything adverse to indicate that the
command prompted a physician to evaluate the applicant’s well-being.
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. In April 2009, the USCG released ALCOAST
252/09, which established that members who are not able to adapt to military life will no longer receive such a
negative connotation or stigma to be associated with a permanent mental health ailment. Therefore, a new set of
SPD codes was created. The FY series was to be aligned with the new narrative reason of ‘Adjustment _
Disorder’. An RE3 reentry code is not an affirmative recommendation for reenlistment, rather it represents that
the applicant is not recommended for reenlistment due to a disqualifying factor. The RE3 code may be waived
based upon the policies and needs of the gaining Service.
Propriety: Discharge was proper.
Equity: Discharge was equitable.
Final Adjudication by Assistant Commandant For Human Resources: Partial relief is granted on the
following items:
Separation Authority: COMDTINST M1000.6A, Art 12.B.16
Separation Code: JFY
Reentry Code: RE-3G
Narrative Reason: 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 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:...
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 070
DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2013-070 TIS O yrs, 4 months, 16 days Policy Implications | None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged for Adjustment Disorder due to Unsuitability upon reporting to small USCG Station after Recruit Training in the Fall of 2009. The Discharge was final after 4 months and 16 days service. In this case, the applicant received an Honorable discharge despite having less than 180 days of service that normally merits an Uncharacterized Discharge.