RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01546 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. Her reentry (RE) code of 2C (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service) be corrected. 2. Her narrative reason for separation of Erroneous Enlistment be corrected. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She was honorably discharged for failing an asthma test. She was not aware she suffered with asthma prior to her enlistment. She would like to enlist in the Navy Reserve; however, she was informed that she cannot enlist due to her narrative reason and RE code. An asthma specialist has determined that her lungs are healthy and an illness caused a false positive in the original asthma test. In support of her request, the applicant submits copies of her DD Form 149, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, a SF 600, Chronological Record of Medical Care, a letter from an allergy and asthma specialist and Spirometry report. The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 30 Aug 05, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. On 30 Jan 06, a staff physician and physician assistant recommended the applicant be administratively separated for a disqualifying physical condition; specifically, Bronchial Asthma. On 4 Apr 06, she was notified by her commander that he was recommending her discharge for Erroneous Enlistment. A legal review by the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) found the case legally sufficient and the SJA recommended her separation from the service with an honorable character of service. On 16 Apr 06, the discharge authority approved the recommended discharge. The applicant was discharged on 20 Apr 06. She served 7 months and 21 days on active duty. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states the applicant should not have been allowed to join the Air Force because of her medical condition. DPSOS notes had the Air Force known of the applicant’s condition at the time of her enlistment, she would have been denied entry in military service. The applicant denies prior knowledge of her condition; nevertheless, her condition does not meet assessment standards. The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit C. HQ AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request to change her RE code. DPSOA states the applicant’s RE code of 2C is not determined by her reason for separation; however, it is required based on her involuntary discharge with an honorable character of service. The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 9 Sep 11, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has received no response (Exhibit E). _________________________________________________________________ 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 opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices 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 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 16 Feb 12, under the provisions of AFI 36- 2603: The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC- 2011-01546: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Apr 11, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSOS, dated 22 Jul 11. Exhibit D. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSOA, dated 9 Aug 11. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Sep 11.