RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2005-00064

	XXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  NONE

	XXXXXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  NOT INDICATED

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 8 JUL 06

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her separation date be changed from 12 September 2002 to        19 September 2002.

Examiner’s Note: On 22 Jun 05, DFAS notified BCMR that the applicant’s debt was administratively corrected.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The records indicating a discharge date of 19 September 2002 is correct.  

In support of her application, applicant submits a copy of DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty.

Applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force as an airman basic on 15 September 2000.  

On 26 August 2002, her commander notified her that he was recommending her for a discharge for mental disorders-conditions that interfere with military based on the following:

	(1) On 21 October 1996, applicant was seen by mental health as a voluntary walk-in patient. She reported a significant increase in her depressive symptoms secondary to self-discontinuing her antidepressant medication and being on temporary duty (TDY) for technical school. Applicant presented the following symptoms; severe depression, hopelessness, being easily overwhelmed, anxiety, hypersomnia and decreased appetite.

	(2) Past history and present psychological evaluation indicate the presence of a personality disorder that is so severe applicant’s ability to function effectively in a military environment is significantly impaired.  Applicant is likely to respond to the usual demands of an Air Force lifestyle (i.e., education/training and work-related duties) with continued symptoms of mood disturbance, somatic, complaints and inappropriate behaviors that would be very disruptive to the work environment.
	
	(3) The diagnosis from mental health evaluation was:
	      
	     a. Axis I: Major Depressive Disorder, Severe without Psychotic Features (rule out eating disorder).

	     b. Axis II: Borderline Personality Disorder.

	     c. Axis III: Outpatient medical record not available for review. 

Applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification of discharge and after consulting with legal counsel waived her right to submit a statement in her own behalf. The discharge authority approved the separation and directed the applicant be discharged with an honorable discharge without probation and rehabilitation.  Applicant was discharged under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen (conditions not a disability), with an honorable discharge. She served 2 years, 5 months and 28 days of total active military service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPPRS recommends denial and states that based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, applicant’s correct effective date of separation is 12 September 2002, as reflected on her DD Form 214.  Applicant did not and has not submitted any documentation showing her correct effective date of separation should be 19 September 2002, other than the DD Form 214 that was erroneously issued with an effective date of  19 September 2002.  

On 12 September 2002, the 9th Mission Support Squadron, Beale AFB, California reflecting an effective date of separation of   12 September 2002 issued Special Order Number AA-0334.  The Military Personnel Flight (MPF) inadvertently issued a DD Form 214 reflecting an effective date of separation of               19 September 2002. This documented based on the fact when the unit personnel records group (UPRG) arrived at staging area at the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) there was no separation orders on file. Separation orders requested from Beale AFB and upon receipt corrective action was taken to correct applicant’s DD Form 214 to reflect a DOS of 12 September 2002. Applicant was contacted on 15 April 2005 via email to provide any documentation indicating she remained on active duty until 19 September 2002 and applicant has provided no documentation.

AFPC/DPPRS complete evaluation is attached 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 6 May 2005, for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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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, the Board excused 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.  The applicant contends that the separation date change made by AFPC/DPPRSP caused her to acquire an over payment debt. She requests a change of that date to void this payment. However, after careful review of the available records, it appears that her debt for over payment has been corrected by DFAS.  We therefore 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 a further error or injustice.  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 a 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-2005-00064 in Executive Session on 9 June 2005, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

			Panel Chair
			Member
			Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 22 Feb 04, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.	Letter, AFPC/DPPRS, dated 3 May 05.
	Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 May 05.

	
	Panel Chair