RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:	BC-2008-02678 INDEX CODE:	107.00
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NO
HEARING DESIRED:	NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect his separation date as 1 October 2000.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The incorrect release date on his DD Form 214 has prevented him from receiving medical benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA).

In support of his appeal, the applicant has provided a personal statement, a group photograph, and a copy of his DD Form 214.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
According to the military personnel data system and the DD Form
214 provided by the applicant, he has a pay date of 30 July 1999, a date entered active duty of 15 September 1999, and a release from active duty date of 4 February 2000. He served on active duty in the grade of airman first class with a date of rank of 30 July 1999. His DD Form 214 reflects he was honorably released for completion of initial active duty for training after serving
4 months and 20 days on active duty.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFRC/A1E recommends denying the applicant’s request to change his date of release from active duty. A1E states the applicant has not provided any supporting information (military order or pay document to validate his assertion that his discharge date should be changed.

The DPAPP evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 19 September 2008 for review and response within 30 days (Exhibit C). As of this date, this office has received no response.

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 opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or 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 this application in Executive Session on 30 October 2008, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

Panel Chair 
Member
Member

The following documentary evidence for AFBCMR Docket Number BC- 2008-02678 was considered:

Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 14 Jul 08, w/atchs. Exhibit B.	Letter, AFRC/A1E, dated 17 Sep 08, w/atchs. Exhibit C.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Sep 08.