ADDENDUM TORECORD OF PROCEEDINGSAIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDSIN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-01877XXXXXXXXXX		COUNSEL:  NONE			HEARING DESIRED:  NOAPPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:His under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to honorable.STATEMENT OF FACTS:On 30 October 2008, the Board considered and denied a similar appeal.  For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant’s request and the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit E (with Exhibits A through D).On 23 July 2014, the applicant submitted a request for reconsideration contending that he is not receiving care for medical problems related to Agent Orange exposure due to the type of discharge he received.  He had family problems, and suffered from depression, flashbacks and nightmares during his service.  He asked to be discharged, but no one listened to him.In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty; VA Form 21-526EZ, Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits, and a memorandum from the Agent Orange Registry physician.The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit F.THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends the Board consider an upgrade of the applicant’s discharge to general (under honorable conditions) based upon clemency.  The applicant has provided correspondence from the Department of Veterans Affairs, dated 19 July 2014, acknowledging the possible relationship between his alleged exposure to Agent Orange and peripheral neuropathy.  A post-service psychiatric initial evaluation, conducted on 29 October 2014, shows the applicant reported, “I think I have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from Vietnam.”  A follow-up note dated 18 December 2014, indicates the applicant has been prescribed Zoloft 25 mg at bedtime.  The provider diagnosed the applicant with [Major Depressive Disorder], PTSD.  Department of Defense guidance directed Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records to “liberally” consider the possible existence of PTSD in Vietnam-era veterans, although no formal diagnosis was available at the time of a veteran’s service.  The Medical Consultant considered the nature of the applicant’s series of disciplinary infractions and found no ready association with several of his transgressions and a compensable mental disorder.  However, in consideration of the applicant’s post-service diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder and PTSD, the indicators that he was experiencing significant family stressors, and his age and maturity at the time, leads the Medical Consultant to recommend an upgrade of his discharge to general (under honorable conditions) as a matter of clemency.A complete copy of the BCMR Medical evaluation is at Exhibit G.APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:He reiterates that family problems, and combat related stressors caused the behavior that led to his discharge.  He further states that his medical conditions were in the line of duty and he should have been processed for a medical discharge instead of an administrative discharge.  He was not aware that that the physical and psychological problems he suffered were a result of PTSD because it was not a recognized mental disorder until 1980.  In further support of his appeal, the applicant provides extracts from his medical records.His complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit I.THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:In an earlier finding, the Board determined there was insufficient evidence to warrant corrective action.  After thoroughly reviewing the additional documentation submitted in support of his appeal and the evidence of record, we do not believe the applicant has overcome the rationale expressed in the previous decision.  We note the applicant’s states in his rebuttal that he should have been processed for a medical discharge instead of an administrative discharge.  However, no evidence has been presented which would lead us to believe the applicant was improperly separated from active duty in 1975.  In the interest of justice we considered upgrading the applicant’s discharge based on clemency and the BCMR Medical Consultant’s recommendation.  However, due to the lack of post-service documentation, we are not persuaded that an upgrade on that basis is warranted.  Should the applicant provide additional evidence pertaining to his post-service activities, the Board may be willing to reconsider his appeal.  In view of the above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis upon which to recommend favorable consideration of the applicant’s request.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-2008-01877 in Executive Session on 4 August 2015, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:       , Panel Chair       , Member       , MemberThe following documentary evidence was considered:      Exhibit E.  Record of Proceedings, dated 3 February 2009,                  w/Exhibits.      Exhibit F.  DD Form 149, dated 23 July 2014, w/atchs.Exhibit G.  Memorandum, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 3 June             2015.Exhibit H.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 June 2015.Exhibit I.  Letter, Applicant, undated, w/atchs.