RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-00773
		INDEX CODE:  130.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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This application for correction of the records of -- was submitted by (Widow).

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The former service member’s U.S. Army active duty service, during the period 7 Jan 47 through 26 May 48, be calculated as part of his total active federal military service at the time of his permanent disability retirement on 27 Dec 76.
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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.

In support of her request, the applicant submits copies of the former member’s DD Form 214, separation papers from the U.S. Army and additional documents associated with the issues cited in her contentions.  The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The former member was involuntarily released from active duty and placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) on 9 Jun 75 for a physical disability.  He remained on the TDRL until 27 Dec 76, at which time he was permanently retired with an 80 percent disability rating.  He had completed a total of 23 years, 3 months and 21 days of active federal military service.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at Exhibits C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPPD recommends the application be denied.  Following DPPD’s examination of the former service member’s file, they were unable to find any miscalculations in his active duty service period to warrant a change to his military record.  The HQ AFPC/DPPD evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 26 April 2002 for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).
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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 error or injustice.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the former member has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, absent sufficient 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 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 5 June 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number 02-00773:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, undated  w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPD, dated 19 Apr 02.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Apr 02.