RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02760 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code of 2Q (Personnel medically retired or discharged) be changed to a code that would allow him to reenlist. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He cannot enlist in any other branch of service due to his 2Q RE code. In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 17 July 2007. A Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) convened on 23 June 2009 and referred his case to an Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB) with a diagnosis of contact dermatitis to hydraulic fluids. On 21 August 2009, the IPEB found him unfit for further military service and recommended discharge with severance pay with a disability rating of 10%. The applicant agreed with the findings and recommended disposition of the IPEB. On 29 September 2009, the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force directed the applicant be separated from active service for physical disability. He served 2 years, 3 months and 14 days on active duty. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSD recommends denial. DPSD states the correct reenlistment eligibility status code for a person who is approved for a medical retirement or separation is 2Q. JFL is the correct separation code for a person who is approved for a medical separation. The preponderance of evidence reflects that no error or injustice occurred during the disability process or at the time of separation. The DPSD complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states the applicant’s RE code is correct per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment in the USAF, chapter 3, based on his disability discharge. The applicant does not try to prove an error occurred but states he cannot sign up for any branch of the military because of his RE code. The DPSOA complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 12 November 2010, copies of the Air Force evaluations were 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 timely filed. 3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. After a thorough review of the evidence of record, it is our opinion that given the circumstances surrounding his separation from the Air Force, the RE code assigned was proper and in compliance with the appropriate instructions. In addition, the applicant has not provided any evidence which would lead us to believe that a change to his RE code to allow him to reenlist is warranted. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought. _________________________________________________________________ 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-2010-02760 in Executive Session on 10 February 2011, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-02760 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 July 2010, w/atch. Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Record. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSD, dated 31 August 2010. Exhibit D. Letter, DPSOA, dated 7 October 2010. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 12 November 2010.