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

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2008-01821
		INDEX CODE:  100.00
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  YES

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His date of birth (DOB) on his DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, be changed from March 3, 1959, to April 3, 1959.

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RESUME OF CASE:

The applicant submitted a similar request dated 3 Jul 08.  On 22 Oct 08, the Board considered and denied the applicant's request (Exhibit G) based on the Air Force OPR’s recommendation.  

The facts pertaining to the case are as follows:

The applicant was honorably discharged from service on 14 Sep 79.  He served 2 years, 8 months and 14 days on active duty.  Documentation contained in the applicant’s military service record, to include his discharge package, lists his DOB as Mar 3, 1959.

As the applicant’s case was being prepared for litigation in federal court, additional facts were brought out not put before the Board during their consideration of the case.  Key among the facts was the reason the applicant is requesting the correction of his birth date, that it was adversely impacting his ability to receive Department of Veterans Affairs benefits to which he is entitled.  Additionally, the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) was contacted and asked to provide additional support of their position to not correct the applicant’s record.  The Air Force OPR upon further review of the applicant’s case did not provide a compelling reason for the Board to deny the requested relief.  After discussion with the Air Force litigators, it was determined they would request a stay to give the Board an additional opportunity to consider the case.  

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

After a thorough consideration of the latest information put forth before the Board in this case, we are persuaded that a change in the applicant’s record is warranted.  Therefore, we recommend that his records be corrected as indicated below.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that his date of birth on his DD Form 214 be changed from March 3, 1959 to read April 3, 1959.

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The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 9 March 2009, under the provisions of AFI 36‑2603:

	XXXXXXXXXX, Panel Chair
	XXXXXXXXXX, Member
	XXXXXXXXXX, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2008-01821:

	Exhibit G.	Record of Proceedings, dated 21 Nov 08, w/atchs.
	Exhibit H	Electronic Mail Traffic, dated 3 Mar 08.

                                  
                                  Panel Chair