RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-00597
		INDEX NUMBER:  108.00
	XXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  None

	XXXXXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Injuries he sustained in the military be listed in his records as service connected.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He sustained a number of injuries during his active duty service that have lingered and continue to cause him problems.  In support of his appeal, applicant provides a summary of injuries he sustained and copies of recent medical records.

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 7 Nov 60.  In Aug 64, the applicant requested early release from the Air Force for the purpose of attending college.  His request was approved and applicant was separated from service on 4 Sep 64.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The AFBCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial of the applicant’s request.  Evidence of record indicates that the applicant performed his duties in a satisfactory manner up to the time of his voluntary release from active duty.  The absence of service medical records makes it impossible to assess what medical conditions were incurred or existed while the applicant was on active duty.  However, evidence is sufficient to conclude there were no conditions that interfered with performance of duty and therefore required processing through the disability evaluation system.

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 27 Jul 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 not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

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 its 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-2004-00597 in Executive Session on 1 September 2004, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 13 Feb 04, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Memorandum, BCMR Medical Consultant,
                dated 22 Jul 04.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 27 Jul 04.