RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2003-03539
		INDEX NUMBER:  110.02
		COUNSEL:  None

		HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of “2Q,” “Personnel medically retired or discharged,” be changed to one that will allow his reentry into the Air Force.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He had a myriad of personal issues going on in his life that led to his eventual disability discharge with severance pay.

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a letter explaining the events that led to his eventual discharge and a letter of support from a co-worker.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant entered active duty in the Air Force on 22 May 96.  On 24 Sep 01, while serving in the grade of senior airman (E-4), he was admitted to the hospital for depressed mood and auditory hallucinations.  The applicant was referred to an Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB).  The IPEB convened on 6 Nov 01, and recommended that the applicant be discharged with severance pay with a 10% rating for major depressive disorder with psychotic features associated with social anxiety.  On 9 Nov 01, applicant acknowledged and concurred with the recommendation.  On 13 Nov 01, the Secretary of the Air Force directed that the applicant be separated from active service for disability, with severance pay.  The applicant was discharged on 17 Dec 01, and given an RE code of “2Q,” “Personnel medically retired or discharged.”

A resume of the applicant’s Enlisted Performance Reports (EPRs) follows:

	  Closeout Date				Overall Rating

	    21 Jan 98						4
	    21 Jan 99						4
	    21 Jan 00						4
	    21 Jan 01						4
	   *17 Jul 01						2

*  Referral EPR

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial of the applicant’s request.

The applicant requests a change to his RE code to allow him to reenter service, stating that he was under a lot of stress at the time and that he chose the wrong thing to fix his problem.  His condition while on active duty rendered him unfit for continued military service and permanently disqualifies him for reenlistment.

The complete 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 19 Mar 04 for review and comment within 30 days.  To date, a response has not been received.

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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.  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 office of primary responsibility and adopt their 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 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 Docket Number BC‑2003-03539 in Executive Session on 1 June 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 3 Nov 03, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Memorandum, BCMR Medical Consultant,
				 dated 8 Mar 04.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Mar 04.