RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
         AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2008-01666
		INDEX CODE:  108.00

		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to reflect he was retired by reason of a physical disability because of a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and hallucinations.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was not given a disability retirement for his PSTD and hallucinations.

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant’s military personnel records indicate that he enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 5 Apr 95 for a period of four years.

On 4 Dec 96, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was recommending his discharge for minor disciplinary infractions.  The reasons were:  

	a.  On 8 May 96, he failed to pay a debt, resulting in a Letter of Reprimand (LOR).

	b.  Between Dec 95 and 22 Jul 96, he failed to pay several just debts and failed to maintain sufficient funds to cover checks totaling $691.72, resulting in an LOR.

	c.  On 12 Aug 96, he failed to pay a just debt for past due rent and court costs of $1,045.00, resulting in an LOR.

	d.  On 6 Sep 96, he failed to obey a lawful order, resulting in an LOR.

	e.  On 16 Sep 96, he was derelict in the performance of his duties, resulting in an LOR.

	f.  On 6 Oct 96, he unlawfully and repeatedly struck his wife; and, between 7 Oct 96 and 9 Oct 96, he failed to go at the time prescribed to his place of duty, resulting in an Article 15.

	g.  On 6 Sep 96, he was arrested and detained for domestic violence at his home of residence,  resulting in an LOR.

	h.  On 24 Oct 96, he failed to obey an order to vacate his dormitory room, resulting in an LOR.

On 17 Dec 96, the office of the Staff Judge Advocate found the discharge action to be legally sufficient and recommended the applicant be furnished a general discharge.

On 18 Dec 96, the discharge authority approved the discharge action and directed that he be furnished a general discharge.

On 24 Dec 96, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of AFI 36-3208 (Misconduct) and furnished a general discharge.  He was credited with 1 year, 8 months, and 20 days of active service.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The AFBCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial indicating that there is no evidence the applicant received diagnoses for a PTSD and hallucinations, or that he was treated for the conditions during his military service.  While visual (not auditory) hallucinations may occur in the context of acute alcohol withdrawal, there is no evidence the applicant experienced any such hallucinations.  Further, they alone would not explain the numerous minor disciplinary infractions committed by him.  In the Medical Consultant’s view, there was no error or injustice in the execution of the applicant’s discharge, reason for discharge, or the characterization of his service.

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 12 Sep 08 for review and response within 30 days.  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 his contentions were duly noted.  However, we do not find the applicant’s assertions or the documentation presented in support of his appeal sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale provided by the Medical Consultant.  The evidence of record reflects the applicant was involuntarily discharged for misconduct.  We find no evidence which would lead us to believe that his administrative discharge was improper or contrary to the governing directive under which it was effected.  Therefore, in the absence of sufficient evidence the information used as a basis for his discharge was erroneous, or there was an abuse of discretionary authority, we agree with the recommendation of the Medical Consultant and adopt his rationale as the basis for our decision the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of establishing that he 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 this application in Executive Session on 6 Nov 08, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2008-01666 was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 22 Apr 08.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, Medical Consultant, dated 3 Sep 08.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated. 12 Sep 08.

                                   
                                   Panel Chair