RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-00656
		INDEX NUMBER:  110.00
	XXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  None

	XXXXXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  No

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of “2C,” “Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge,” be changed to one that will allow him to enlist in the Navy Reserve.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He believes he was unjustly discharged and that he does not have a personality disorder.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant entered active duty in the Air Force on 25 Jan 00.  He had previously served in the Air National Guard for a period of four years.  On 28 Aug 00, his squadron commander notified him that he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for a mental disorder.  The specific reason for the action was the applicant’s diagnosis with Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Disturbance of Emotions and Conduct, Acute, Severe as diagnosed by a clinical psychologist.  The applicant acknowledged receipt on 28 Aug 00 and on 31 Aug 00 advised his commander that he had consulted counsel and submitted a statement in his behalf.  The applicant’s squadron commander subsequently recommended to the wing commander that the applicant be discharged from the service for a mental disorder.  The wing staff judge advocate reviewed the discharge recommendation and found it legally sufficient and recommended the applicant be discharged with service characterized as honorable.  Probation and Rehabilitation was not considered appropriate given the clinical diagnosis and circumstances of the applicant’s case.  The wing commander approved the applicant’s administrative discharge for a mental disorder and directed he receive an honorable discharge without probation and rehabilitation.  The applicant was discharged from the Air Force on 10 Oct 00 with a “2C” RE code.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial of the applicant’s request.  The applicant’s medical records document an Adjustment Disorder and Personality Disorder.  These disorders are not medically disqualifying or unfitting but may render the individual unsuitable for further military service and may be cause for administrative discharge action.  The fact that the applicant may be functioning well at home confirms the diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder; however, it does not predict that he will respond well to the stresses of military operations, deployment, or combat when he is separated from familiar surroundings and usual support system of family and friends.

The complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

In response to the Air Force evaluation the applicant provides a copy of a psychological evaluation, his current academic status, and letters of reference.  He states that he does not feel the proper diagnostics were done to evaluate his mental health resulting in an inaccurate diagnosis.  The psychological report states that the applicant would be able to return to the military without being disabled, at this time, and the examining physician sees nothing in his records that makes them feel the applicant could not serve in any of the military branches.

Applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit E.

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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 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-2004-00656 in Executive Session on 30 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 30 Jul 04.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Aug 04.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, Applicant, dated 1 Sep 04.