RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2002-04105
		INDEX CODE:  100.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records reflect that he was on temporary duty (TDY) to Vietnam from 1 to 17 October 1968.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) diagnosed him as having Type 2 Diabetes.  Diabetes, stress and agent orange are life threatening to him.  He indicates that he filed a claim and it was denied because his records do not reflect his time served in Vietnam.  He was stationed with XXX AMS, Davis Monthan AFB, AZ.

In support of his appeal, the applicant provided a personal statement.

Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

During the time period in question, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 18 October 1964 in the grade of airman first class with a date of rank of 1 October 1962, for a period of four (4) years.

The applicant retired on 30 November 1976, in the grade of staff sergeant, under the provisions of AFM 35-7.  He served 20 years and 19 days of total active military service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPAPP2 recommended denial.  They indicated that there is no indication in the applicant’s master personnel records (MPR) that he was TDY to Vietnam.  He was previously advised on 30 October 1991, that no documents existed in his records that support his claim for service in Vietnam.

The evaluation, with attachment is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 7 February 2003, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response 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 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 an 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 and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  There are no documents in the applicant’s military personnel records that reflect that he was stationed or sent TDY to Vietnam during his tour of duty in the Air Force.  Moreover, he has not submitted any documentation to support his assertion that he was TDY to Vietnam from 1 to 17 October 1968.  In view of the above finding, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.

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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.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2002-04105 in Executive Session on 12 June 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 20 December 2002, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPAPP2, dated 6 February 2003,
               w/atch.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 February 2003.