RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2002-03770
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		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED: NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Dental work that began while he was on active duty should be completed, without cost to the applicant.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His dental work, done while on active duty was not completed.  He contends that he still has two crowns to complete and possibly will need a bottom tooth pulled to straighten out the rest of his bottom teeth.

In support of his appeal, the applicant has provided a copy of the DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, issued at his demobilization.

Applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant, a current member of the --- Air National Guard (-- ANG), was ordered to active duty on 23 October 2001.  He served in Supply Management at Eielson AFB, AK for one year.  He was honorably discharged from this tour on 22 October 2002.  Significant dental work that began while he was on active duty at Eielson AFB was not completed prior to his demobilization.  The applicant is a Technical Sergeant (TSgt/E-6) with a total of 17 years, 8 months and 18 days of active and inactive service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ANG/DPPI reviewed this application and recommended denial.  DPPI states that the applicant was briefed up to five months prior to his scheduled separation from active duty of his liability for the cost of any dental care accomplished post active duty.  DPPI notes that the -- ANG maintains that the applicant was a “no show” for at least four of his dental appointments during his active duty tour.

ANG/DPPF’s complete evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air National Guard evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 15 Aug 03 for review and comment 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 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 National Guard office 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.  It appears that he was aware of the condition to have the dental work done while he was on active duty and he had a number of opportunities, while on active duty, to have the work done.  He was a ‘no-show’ for several of the appointments.  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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2002-03770 in Executive Session on 16 September 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 20 Nov 02, w/atch. 
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, ANG/DPPI, dated 4 Aug 03, w/atch.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Aug 03.