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

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-00761
		INDEX CODE:  108.07
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His service-connected medical condition, traumatic arthritis, be assessed as combat-related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act.

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RESUME OF CASE

Applicant's request for CRSC compensation was considered and denied by the CRSC board on 11 Feb 04.  His 27 Feb 04 appeal to the AFBCMR was considered and denied on 25 Feb 05.  For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding his appeal and the Board's decision, see the Record of Proceedings, with Exhibits, at Exhibit F.

In his most recent submission, applicant reiterates his previous contentions, provides additional copies of documentation previously submitted, and documentation which appears to be extracted from his current civilian and Department of Veterans Affairs medical records.  His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit G.

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  After a thorough review of additional evidence provided, it remains our opinion that the available evidence does not support a finding that the service-connected medical condition the applicant believes was 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, meets the qualifying criteria for compensation under the CRSC Act.  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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2004-00761 in Executive Session on 13 Dec 07, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit F.  Record of Proceedings, dated 25 Feb 05, w/Exhibits.
    Exhibit G.  Letter, Applicant, dated 27 Nov 07, w/atchs.