ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2001-01053-2

	COUNSEL: NONE
	
	HEARING: NO	

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His undesirable discharge be upgraded to general (under honorable conditions) or honorable.  

RESUME OF THE CASE:

On 2 October 2001, the Board considered and denied a request for correction of military records submitted by the applicant, finding that the applicant had provided insufficient evidence of an error or injustice to justify relief. 

For an accounting of the applicant’s original request and the rationale of the earlier decision, see the AFBCMR Letter and Record of Proceedings at Exhibit H.   

On 12 February 2015, the applicant requested reconsideration of his request to upgrade his discharge.  He contends that his records shows he had a preexisting mental disorder to include anxiety and immature personality.  He should not have ever been accepted into the service.  He has lived his life as a law abiding productive citizen.  He does not have much time and like to arrange for his burial.  (Exhibit I).  

On 17 April 2015, a request for post-service information was forwarded to the applicant for comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit J).

On 21 March 2016, a request for Veterans Affairs (VA) records was forwarded to the Records Management Center for receipt within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit K).  

On 22 June 2016, the applicant was notified that all attempts to obtain his service treatment records/medical records were unsuccessful.  He was advised that without such documentation substantiating his application, the AFBCMR would be unable to act on his request or continue the processing of his application.  He was asked to submit the requested documentation within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit L).  
  
THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

After reviewing all Exhibits, the Board remains unconvinced the evidence presented demonstrates an error or injustice and therefore finds no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.    We note, however, that the applicant contends his records show that he had a preexisting mental disorder to include anxiety and an immature personality.  However, in accordance with Section 521, he has failed to provide, nor do his records contain, any corroborative evidence to support his contentions.  However, if the applicant wishes to pursue his request for the upgrade of his discharge, the submission of his service treatment records/medical records are needed.  The burden for assembling of such documentation to support the change in discharge rest with the requestor.  Unfortunately, without the availability and review of this documentation, the AFBCMR is unable to reasonably consider or act upon the applicant’s request.  If the Board were to receive such documentation, consideration for review may be granted.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION:

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2001-01053-2 in Executive Session on 9 August 2016:

Panel Chair 
Panel Member
Panel Member

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit H:	Record of Proceedings, w/ Exhibits A-G, dated 27 April 2001.
Exhibit I:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 12 February 2015.
Exhibit J:	Letter, SAF/MRBR, w/atch, dated 17 April 2015.  
Exhibit K:	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 March 2016.   
Exhibit L:	Letter, AFBCMR, dated 22 June 2016.  

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.