RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2002-04086

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to show that all appropriate dental work was not completed within 90 days prior to his separation.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His dental examination was not completed. 

In support of his appeal, the applicant submitted a DD Form 149, Applicant for Correction of Military Record.

Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant was honorably retired on 30 September 2002 after 20 years, 2 months, and 17 days of total active duty service.  During his service on active duty, he was progressively promoted to the grade of master sergeant.

Review of the dental record shows that a dentist examined the applicant on 16 July 2002, 75 days prior to his retirement.  The dentist indicated he was a dental class I (normal, not requiring further treatment) after prophylactic treatment (cleaning by dental hygienist).  The applicant received his treatment by the dental hygienist on 16 July 2002 and his dental class was recorded as Class I (no further dental treatment required).  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The BCMR Medical Consultant reviewed this application and recommended denial.  Dental records reflect that the applicant received a complete dental examination and all appropriate dental services and treatment within 90 days prior to separation.  Action and disposition in this case are proper and equitable reflecting compliance with Air Force directives that implement the law.  

BCMR Medical Consultant complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 18 April 2003, 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 an error or injustice.  After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant's submission, we are not persuaded that his dental record should be corrected to show dental care was not completed.  The available dental records showed a dentist examined the applicant on 16 July 2002, 75 days prior to his retirement and indicated a dental class I, (normal, not requiring further treatment).  Therefore, in the absence of sufficient evidence to the contrary, we agree with the recommendation of the BCMR Medical Consultant and adopt his rationale as the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of establishing that he has suffered either an error or an injustice.  Accordingly, 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 a 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-2002-04086 in Executive Session on 17 June 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 16 Dec 02.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 2 Apr 03.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 Apr 03.