RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-02544
		INDEX CODE:  110.00

	 	COUNSEL:  NONE

	 	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His discharge be set aside and he be awarded a disability retirement.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal are at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force at Exhibits C and D.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS:

The BCMR Medical Consultant reviewed this application and recommended denial.  A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPD reviewed this application and recommended denial.  A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS:

Applicant reviewed the Air Force evaluations and provided a three-page response, which is attached at Exhibit F.

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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 not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

3.	Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, 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 Docket No. 01-03562 in Executive Session on 26 March 2002, under the provisions of Air Force Instruction 36‑2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 31 Aug 01, w/atchs.
     Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated
                   11 Jan 02.

     Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPPD, dated 6 Feb 02.
     Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Feb 02.
     Exhibit F.  Letter, Applicant, dated 19 Feb 02.