INDEX CODE:  137.04

AFBCMR BC-2003-01499

MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR

SUBJECT:  XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

	Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice.  Therefore, under the authority delegated in AFI 36‑2603, the applicant's records will be corrected as set forth in the accompanying Memorandum for the Chief of Staff signed by the Executive Director of the Board or his designee.

	Members of the Board considered this application on 30 September 2003.

                                       
                                       Panel Chair

Attachments:
1.  Ltr, AFPC/DPPD, dtd 20 Aug 03, w/Atchs
2.  Ltr, AFPC/DPPTR, dtd 8 Sep 03, w/Atchs 
AFBCMR BC-2003-01499

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code and Air Force Instruction 36-2603, and having assured compliance with the provisions of the above regulation, the decision of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records is announced, and it is directed that:

	The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to XXXXX, be corrected to show that:

		a.  On 13 January 2003, he was found unfit to perform the duties of his office, grade, rank or rating by reason of a physical disability incurred while entitled to basic pay; that the diagnosis in his case was Malignant Melanoma, advanced, with metastases, VASRD Code 7833, rated at 100 percent; that the degree of impairment was a permanent condition; that the disability was not due to intentional misconduct or willful neglect; that the disability was not incurred during a period of unauthorized absence; that the disability was not received in line of duty as a direct result of armed conflict or caused by an instrumentality of war.

		b.  Effective 19 March 2003, he elected coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) for his son, XXXXX, under the insurable interest option.

		c.  On 20 March 2003, he was honorably released from active duty under the provisions of AFI 36-3212 and Title 10, United States Code, Section 1201, and, effective 21 March 2003, he was permanently retired because of physical disability with a compensable rating of 100 percent.  

                                
                                Chief Examiner
                                Air Force Board for Correction
                                of Military Records