RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2002-03112
		INDEX NUMBER:  108.00
	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  None

	XXX-XX-XXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

It appears that the applicant is requesting that his records show that he served on active duty from 1973 to 1979.

He be granted a 90% disability rating for a preexisting nervous breakdown that occurred in the middle eighties.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The applicant did not present any contentions.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant was enlisted in the inactive Reserves from 14 May 73 to 23 Jul 73.  He entered active duty in the Air Force on    24 Jul 73 for officer training and was discharged on 18 Oct 73 to accept a commission.  On 19 Oct 73, the applicant entered active duty in the grade of second lieutenant to attend pilot training.  In Nov 73, the applicant was eliminated from flying training after initiating self-elimination.  It was determined that the Air Force did not have a requirement for him in nonrated duties and it was directed that he be separated from service.  The applicant was given a separation physical on 4 Dec 73 and was found qualified for worldwide duty and separation.  The applicant was released from active duty on 9 Dec 73.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends that the applicant’s requests be denied.

Available records show that the applicant served 4 months and 16 days on active duty.  His separation physical examination showed no medical conditions that would have warranted disability evaluation.  A periodic medical examination in 1977 found no disqualifying medical conditions.  Department of Veterans Affairs records show the applicant was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1984 and is receiving a non-service connected pension benefit.

The complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPD recommends denial of the applicant’s requests.

The applicant’s case file revealed no errors or irregularities at the time of the applicant’s discharge from active duty.

The complete evaluation is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 2 May 03 for review and comment within 30 days.  To date, a response has not been received.

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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 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 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 Number BC-2002-03112 in Executive Session on 19 June 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 25 Sep 02, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Memorandum, BCMR Medical Consultant,
                dated 4 Apr 03.
    Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPPD, dated 30 Apr 03.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 May 03.