RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2007-03464
		INDEX CODE:  110.02

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO
_________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

1.  His separation code be changed from “JFX” to “JFF.”

2.  His narrative reason for separation be changed from "Personality Disorder” to “Secretarial Authority.”

_________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

This classification and code are having a negative effect on his ability to obtain civilian interviews and employment.

In support of his appeal, applicant submitted a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.

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

_________________________________________________________________

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 7 Mar 01.

On 3 Aug 07, his commander notified him he was recommending him for discharge from the Air Force for Conditions that Interfere with Military Service – Mental Disorders – Personality Disorders:  The specific reason for the discharge action was his diagnosis on 24 May 07, with a personality disorder.  The medical evaluation indicated his condition rendered him unsuitable for continued military service and was so severe that his ability to function effectively in a military environment was significantly impaired.

On 30 Jul 07, his commander advised him of his rights in this matter.

On 30 Jul 07, he acknowledged receipt of the notification and after consulting with legal counsel submitted a conditional waiver of his rights associated with an administrative discharge hearing contingent upon receiving no less than an honorable discharge.

On 7 Aug 07, the base legal office reviewed the case and found it legally sufficient to support separation and recommended the applicant be discharged with an honorable discharge without probation and rehabilitation.

On 10 Aug 07, the discharge authority approved the separation and directed discharge with an honorable discharge without probation and rehabilitation.

He was discharged on 22 Aug 07.  He served 6 years, 5 months and 15 days on active duty.

_________________________________________________________________

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSOS recommends the requested relief be denied.  DPSOS states based on the documentation on file in the applicant’s master personnel record; the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation.  The discharge was within the discretion of the discharge authority.  The applicant did not submit any evidence or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in the discharge processing.  He provided no facts warranting a change in reason for separation or his separation code.

The complete AFPC/DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C.

_________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 1 Feb 08, for review and response within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.  

_________________________________________________________________

ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The AFBCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial of the applicant's request for a change of reason for discharge and separation code.  The Medical Consultant states service members with a personality disorder display a pattern of behavior that is severe and interferes with their ability to function in a military environment, but it does not constitute a medical disability.  There is no medical evidence available to justify a change in his narrative reason for separation.  Although, his medical records reflect he received treatment for a various medical conditions throughout his military career, there is no evidence that any of these conditions warranted a Medical Evaluation Board and would have served as an alternate basis for his discharge.

AFBCMR's Medical Consultant complete evaluation is at Exhibit F.

_________________________________________________________________

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the additional Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 16 Apr 08, for review and response within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.  

_________________________________________________________________

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 an error or an injustice.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the AFBCMR Medical Consultant and the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of proof that he has suffered either an error or an injustice.  Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

_________________________________________________________________

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.

_________________________________________________________________

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2007-03464 in Executive Session on 15 May 08 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 16 Oct 07, w/atch.
   Exhibit B.  Master Military Personnel Records.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 13 Nov 07.
   Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Feb 08.
   Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 21 Mar 08
   Exhibit F.  Letter, AFBCMR Medical Consultant, dated 14 Apr 08.
   Exhibit G.  Letter, SAF/MRBC, dated 16 Apr 08.