RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  02-00832
		INDEX CODE:  112.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

_________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code be changed.

_________________________________________________________________

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.

_________________________________________________________________

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 (Exhibit C & D).

_________________________________________________________________

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The BCMR Medical Consultant recommended denial.  He indicated that the applicant entered active duty on 13 March 1997 and served 3 years, 11 months and 23 days as an information management journeyman.  She was disability discharged due to existing prior to service conditions of bulimia, dysthymia and depression.  Review of the Medical Evaluation Board narrative summary reveals that the applicant was on the weight management program and was being evaluated in the mental health clinic for depressed mood.  A history of bulimia and depression existing prior to service was obtained from the applicant and included a history of suicide attempts.  She was diagnosed with Bulimia nervosa, moderate, existing prior to service, Depressive disorder not otherwise specified, moderate, existing prior to service, and possible Dysthymic disorder.  A history of alcohol abuse was noted.  A diagnosis of personality disorder was “deferred,” but avoidant and paranoid traits suggestive of an underlying personality disorder were noted.  She was disability discharged for her existing prior to service conditions.  In her application for correction she contends the history reported in her MEB was not accurate.

The applicant was discharged from the military for existing prior to service mental health diagnoses.  There is no evidence to raise doubt concerning the accuracy of the psychiatric evaluation that served as the basis for her disability discharge.  Action and disposition in this case are proper and equitable reflecting compliance with Air Force directives that implement the law.

The evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPAE recommended denial.  The applicant separated 5 March 2001, after serving 3 years, 11 months and 23 days active service.  The Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of 2Q, “Personnel medically retired or discharged” is correct.

The evaluation is at Exhibit D.

_________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 23 August 2002, copies of the evaluations were forwarded to the applicant for review and response within thirty (30) days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office. 

_________________________________________________________________

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 an error or an 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 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.

_________________________________________________________________

THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an error or an 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.

_________________________________________________________________

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 02-00832 in Executive Session on 25 September 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 20 February 2002.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 
		        5 June 2002.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPPAE, dated 21 August 2002.
   Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 August 2002.