RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-03089
		INDEX CODE:  110.02
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect that his disability did not exist prior to service.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

His DD Form 214 reflects that his disability existed prior to service; however, no disability was noted in the past or on his military entrance examination.

In support of his request, applicant provided statements from his parents and grandfather.  His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 18 Jun 02.  Upon completion of technical training, he was promoted to the grade of airman first class, effective and with a date of rank of 2 Aug 02.  

An MEB was convened on 21 Apr 03, and referred his case to an Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB) with a diagnosis of asthma and schizotypal personality disorder.  On 30 Apr 03, the IPEB found his conditions unfitting but not compensable or ratable and recommended that he be discharged from the Air Force.  The applicant agreed with the findings and recommended disposition of the IPEB.  On 8 May 03, the Air Force PEB recommended that the applicant be discharged from the Air Force for a physical disability due to a condition that existed prior to service.  He was discharged on 13 Jun 03.  He served 11 months and 26 days on active duty.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial.  The Medical Consultant states he was discharged with asthma/reactive airways disease that existed prior to service.  He was also diagnosed with a personality disorder that warranted administrative discharge.  The abnormal bronchial reactivity on methacholine bronchoprovocation testing combined with his reported history rendered him unfit for military service.  The determination that it existed prior to service was based on his report that the condition existed since the 7th grade.  Had he not reported his pre-service history, he would not have been evaluated for abnormal bronchial hyperactivity and would have been discharged for the personality disorder.  He now states he did not have asthma before entering the service and submits letters from his parents and grandparent but no medical documentation.  There is insufficient documentary evidence submitted to warrant a change in his records.  

The Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 12 May 04 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has received no response.

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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 that would warrant corrective action.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we do not find his assertions sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale provided by the Air Force.  Therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the BCMR Medical Consultant and adopt his rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of persuasive 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-2003-03089 in Executive Session on 16 Jun 04, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 1 Sep 03, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 30 Apr 04.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 May 04.