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

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-00229
		INDEX CODE:  108.07

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NOT INDICATED

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

In the applicant’s request for reconsideration, he requests reconsideration of his application for combat related compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant was released from active duty on 30 November 1992, and retired for satisfactory years of service on 1 December 1992 under the provision of AFM 35-7, Title 10 United States Code (USC).  Military personnel records reflect he completed 20 years and 3 months on active duty.

On 7 January 2004, the applicant submitted an application requesting his service-connected medical conditions, spinal disc condition and back strain, be assessed as combat related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act.  On 6 April 2005, the Board considered and denied the applicant’s request.  A complete copy of the Record of Proceedings is at Exhibit E.

On 11 October 2005, the applicant submitted a letter appealing the Board’s decision with additional documentation.  On 21 October 2005, the Board reconsidered the application and found that it did not meet the criteria for reconsideration (Exhibit F).

The applicant submitted a letter dated 13 September 2006, again requesting combat related compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act.  In support of his request, he provided a letter from a physician stating that he (the physician) believes that his back problems certainly may have originated from the work he did while in the military.  His complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit G.

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  After thoroughly reviewing the available evidence of record and the additional documentation provided by applicant, we remain unpersuaded that his service-connected medical conditions, i.e., Spinal Disc Condition and Back Strain, are combat-related.  The statement from the applicant’s civilian physician is noted; however, it does not substantiate that these conditions were incurred as the direct result of armed conflict, while engaged in hazardous service, in the performance of duty under conditions simulating war, or through an instrumentality of war.  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 probable 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 this application in Executive Session on 9 February 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

				Chair
				Member
				Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit E.  Record of Proceedings, dated 13 May 05, 
                w/exhibits.
	Exhibit F.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 21 Oct 05, w/atchs.
    Exhibit G.  Applicant’s Letter, dated 13 Sep 06, w/atch.

                                   
                                   Chair