RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-01069 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be reconsidered by a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) and recommended to be permanently retired. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He does not believe that all pertinent information was considered prior to his separation from the Air Force. He was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in 2006. Although he was being treated for PTSD he was sent on deployment in 2007. Events that occurred while on deployment further intensified the PTSD symptoms. As he attempted to deal with PTSD, adjust to his medications, and deal with his personal issues, his duty performance declined. Because he suffered severely with PTSD, he believes he should have been evaluated by a Medical Evaluation Board and medically retired. In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal statement and documents extracted from his military personnel records. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 7 June 2000. The applicant requested separation from the Air Force for miscellaneous reasons effective 1 January 2009. The applicant was honorably discharged on 17 January 2009 under the provisions of AFI 36-3208, Miscellaneous/General Reasons. She served 8 years, 7 months and 11 days on active duty. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The AFBCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial. The Medical Consultant states evidence shows the applicant was released from military service not due to PTSD, but in response to his special request for an early separation for miscellaneous reasons. Although the applicant has reportedly participated in at least two deployments while carrying the diagnosis of PTSD, the last of which was reportedly followed by a worsening of symptoms, no evidence is provided to reflect an impairment of duty or sustained duty restrictions that would have or should have been the cause for career termination. The Medical Consultant’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 19 November 2010, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). 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 injustice. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and the recommendation of the AFBCMR Medical Consultant and adopt his rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of proof of the existence 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. 4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2010-01069 in Executive Session on 6 December 2010, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-01069 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 December 2009, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR Medical Consultant, dated 27 October 2010. Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 19 November 2010.