ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-00308
		INDEX CODE:  108.01
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her records be corrected to reflect that she was diagnosed with scoliosis while on active duty.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 6 Aug 03, the Board considered, and by a majority vote, denied a similar appeal submitted by the applicant.  In her original submission applicant contended her condition was undetected during her military service.  Her military records show no evidence of her condition although an x-ray report dated just three months after her discharge indicates significant scoliosis of the dorsal spine.  Subsequent to her appeal, the applicant submitted requests for reconsideration to the Board.  However, since she did not provide new and relevant evidence along with her submissions, her requests were denied.  For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding her original request and the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit F.

In her most recent submission, applicant contends that her scoliosis was not congenital as previously suggested and did not exist during her childhood years.  She provided a letter from her parents indicating they had no prior knowledge of her condition and a letter from a former roommate stating that she did complain of back pain during military service.  She added that if she had scoliosis upon her entrance examination it would have been disqualifying. 

In support of her request, applicant provided statements from her parents and former roommate and documentation extracted from her medical records.  Her complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit L.

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

After again reviewing the evidence of record and the applicant's submissions, we are not persuaded that the requested relief is warranted.  The applicant's contentions are duly noted; however, we do not find her assertions sufficient enough to convince us that the previous determination in this case should be overturned.  In the absence of official documentation showing she was diagnosed with scoliosis while serving on active duty we find no error in this case and are not persuaded by her contentions that she has been the victim of an injustice.  Therefore, we find no compelling basis upon which to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD:

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-2003-00308 in Executive Session on 14 Dec 06, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

    Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit F.  Record of Proceedings, dated 6 Aug 03, w/Exhibits.
    Exhibit G.  Letter, Applicant, dated 14 Aug 03, w/atchs.
    Exhibit H.  Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 22 Oct 03.
    Exhibit I.  Letter, Congressional Inquiry, w/atchs, dated 7 Jan 04.
    Exhibit J.  Letter, Applicant, dated 22 May 04.
    Exhibit K.  Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 4 Jun 04.
    Exhibit L.  Letter, Applicant, dated 10 Oct 06, w/atchs.

								
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