RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00570 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her name be changed from “XXXXXXX” to “XXXXXXX.” _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She needs her name changed in her records to reflect her married name. She received a letter from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), retired and annuity pay section, regarding a name discrepancy between DFAS and the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) records. In support of her application, the applicant submits a copy of marriage license and a letter from DFAS. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 27 November 1974. She was retired in the grade of master sergeant after serving 24 years and 4 days of total active service. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIRP recommends denial. DPSIRP states that AFI 36-2608, Military Personnel Records System, requires the source document for the requested change be either the original or a certified or notarized copy of the original. On 12 March 2010, DPSIRP advised the applicant on the proper requirement; however, she has not provided the necessary documentation. The complete DPSIRP 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 30 July 2010 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has received no response (Exhibit D). _________________________________________________________________ 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 error or 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 its rational 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 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-2010-00570 in Executive Session on 17 November 2010, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 Feb 10, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIRP, dated 13 Jul 10. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Jul 10.