RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-01129
		INDEX CODE:  108.0

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

She be evaluated by a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) to determine her medical status at the time of her administrative discharge, and that she receive a disability discharge/retirement under the provisions of AFI 36-3212.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Her medical records were going to the MEB for review, and she was discharged before a decision was made by the MEB which is an error on the Military Personnel Flight (MPF).  She was not to be discharged before a final decision from the MEB.

Applicant's complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 17 April 1997 for a period of 4 years in the grade of airman basic.

On 20 April 1998, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of AFI 36-3208 (Personality Disorder) with an honorable discharge.  She was assigned an reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 2C and a separation code of JFX.  She served 1 year and 4 days of active service.

On 28 September 1998, the applicant submitted an application for correction of her records requesting that her narrative reason for separation (Personality Disorder) and reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of 2C be changed so that she may be allowed to return to the military.

On 23 March 1999, the Board considered and corrected applicant’s records to show that on 20 April 1998, she was discharged under the provisions of AFI 36-3208 (Secretarial Authority), with a separation code of KFF.

A complete copy of the Record of Proceedings is attached at Exhibit C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Chief Medical Consultant, AFBCMR, reviewed the application and states that had the applicant completed the MEB processing, she would have faced a dual-action consideration through the Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council who would have deliberated on whether to separate her administratively, as happened, vice a medical disability separation, had she been found unfit in the course of the disability processing.  However, the most likely outcome of such disability processing would have been to return her to duty as being fit in spite of the headache history, and administrative separation would have followed as did occur.  Many military members are able to continue to serve with such headaches, and further evaluation and treatment might well have brought these under adequate control to allow her to continue her assigned duties or to work in another career field.  Based on this assumption, it would seem to serve little purpose at this time to refer the applicant to an MEB at Lackland for such consideration as she seeks.  Even if she were to have been found unfit by reason of the headaches, the separation would most likely have been given with, at most, a 10% consideration, thus making little difference in her benefits or rights under law to seek further care through the DVA for a service-connected disability.  Having received an honorable discharge, she is entitled to such care through the DVA and is advised to seek their services if she has not already done so if the need still exists.  The BCMR Medical Consultant is of the opinion that no change in the records is warranted and the application should be denied.

A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit D.

AFPC/DPPD reviewed the application and states that the medical aspects of this case are fully explained by the Medical Consultant; they agree with his history.  Therefore, they recommend denial of applicant’s request.

A complete copy of their evaluation is attached at Exhibit E.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 28 September 2001, a copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to applicant for review and response within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.	The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.

2.	The application was timely filed.

3.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.  After reviewing the evidence of record, we are not persuaded that the applicant’s records are in error or that she has been the victim of an injustice.  Her contentions are noted; however, in our opinion, the detailed comments provided by the appropriate Air Force offices adequately address those allegations.  Therefore, we agree with opinions and recommendations of the Medical Consultant and adopt his rationale as the basis for the conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  In the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.

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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 14 November 2001, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 31 Jan 01, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.

	Exhibit C.	Record of Proceedings, dated 3 Jun 99, w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, AFBCMR, dated 20 Aug 01.
	Exhibit E.	Letter, AFPC/DPPD, dated 18 Sep 01, w/atch.
	Exhibit F.	Letter, AFBCMR, dated 28 Sep 01.

					
					Panel Chair