RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-01495
		INDEX CODE:  110.02

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The character of her service be changed to medical, honorable, or under honorable conditions.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The character of her service should be changed because she was separated for flat feet even though she was permitted to enter the military with flat feet.

In support of her appeal, the applicant provided copies of her separation documents.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 8 Jul 03 for a period of six years in the grade of airman basic.  

On 4 Aug 03, the applicant’s commander notified her that he was recommending the applicant be discharged for erroneous enlistment based on the fact a medical narrative summary, dated 1 Aug 03, found she did not meet the minimum medical standards to enlist.  She should not have been allowed to join the Air Force due to pes planus.  The applicant was advised of her rights in the matter and that an entry level separation would be recommended.

On 4 Aug 03, the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate found the discharge case file to be legally sufficient and recommended the applicant be discharged with an entry level separation.

On 4 Aug 03, the discharge authority approved the separation of the applicant and directed that she be furnished an entry level separation.

On 6 Aug 03, the applicant was separated under the provisions of AFI 36-3208 (Failed Medical/Physical Procurement Standards) with an entry level separation.  She was credited with 29 days of active service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Medical Consultant recommended denial noting that following her entry into basic training; she developed bilateral foot pain which was unresponsive to conservative management with physical therapy and medication.  According to the Medical Consultant, the applicant was correctly diagnosed and treated.  Her condition was present at entry, did not respond to conservative treatment, was not permanently aggravated by military service, and precluded her completion of training.  She was appropriately discharged without characterization of her service.  The action and disposition in this case were proper and equitable reflecting compliance with Air Force directives which implement the law.

A complete copy of the Medical Consultant’s 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 applicant on 14 Jan 05 for review and response.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D).

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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.  The applicant's complete submission was thoroughly reviewed, and her contentions were duly noted.  However, we do not find the applicant’s assertions and the documentation presented in support of her appeal sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale provided by the Medical Consultant.  The evidence of record reflects she was given an entry level separation for failed medical/physical procurement standards.  We find no evidence which would lead us to believe her entry level separation was improper or contrary to the governing directive under which it was effected.  In view of the foregoing, and in the absence of sufficient evidence to the contrary, we conclude that the applicant has failed to sustain her burden of establishing that she has suffered either an error or an injustice.  Accordingly, 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-2004-01495 in Executive Session on 15 Feb 05, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 17 May 04, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, Medical Consultant, dated 10 Jan 05.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Jan 05.