DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DRB DOCKET 2014-059
CURRENT DD-214 Under Honorable Conditions, JFX, Personality disorder, RE4
RELIEF REQUESTED | Change to Honorable; Upgrade RE code
BY DRB
CORRECTIONS
TIS 0 yrs, 9 months, 0 days
Policy Implications None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant was discharged for Personality Disorder in 2001. The service record was absent of any medical
diagnosis or discharge memorandum to specifically cite the reasons for the discharge.
Without this information and based on the limited data available, the applicant’s record may better support an
adjustment disorder. However, the Coast Guard did not adopt the usage of SPD code JFY, Adjustment Disorder
until April 2009, when ALCOAST 252/09 was authorized to remove the lifelong stigma of a Personality
disorder describing the Narrative Reason for separation. Additionally, since 2009, the DRB has reviewed 30
previous cases containing Personality or Adjustment disorder, none of which issued Under Honorable
Conditions as the Character of Service. All others (that served greater than 180 days of service) were issued an
Honorable discharge. The applicant’s record shows no lost time or Misconduct. Also of note, with only 9
months of service, an upgrade to Honorable would only provide minimal tangible benefits.
The Board endorses a change to that the applicant’s narrative reason for discharge to “Adjustment Disorder”
with SPD code “JFY”. Additionally, in the absence of any misconduct or negative information in the
applicant’s record, the Board finds no justification for the more restrictive RE-4. The applicant’s RE code
should be upgraded to a RE-3.
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. Based upon the policies and needs
of the gaining Service, the RE3 code may be waived. An REI is not appropriate or authorized for adjustment
disorders.
Propriety: Discharge was proper.
Equity: Discharge was NOT equitable.
Final Adjudication by Assistant Commandant For Human Resources: Relief is granted with the following
changes:
Board Decision
24. Discharge Honorable
27. Re-entry Code
28. Narrative Reason
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 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 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 | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 054
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CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 092
The applicant was diagnosed with an adjustment disorder with depressed mood by three separate physicians. The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. The Board unanimously recommends that the applicant’s discharge 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 | 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 | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 084
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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...