ADDENDUM TO 
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02498-3 

						COUNSEL:  NO

	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be retroactively promoted to master sergeant (E-7).

RESUME OF THE CASE:

On 29 Mar 12, the Board considered and denied a request for correction of military records submitted by the applicant.  The Board took notice of the applicant's complete submission and his rebuttal in judging the merits of the case; however, found no evidence that the applicant had been a victim of an error or injustice and found the applicant provided no evidence which would lead them to believe the applicant was entitled to a medical retirement, or change his retirement grade to E-7.  

On 29 Apr, 22 Aug, and 17 Oct 12, the applicant requested reconsideration of his application for correction of military records.  20 Nov 12, after examining his request for reconsideration, to include extracts from the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) rating decision, AFBCMR found his application did not meet the criteria for reconsideration.  Reconsideration is authorized only where newly discovered relevant evidence was presented which was not available when the original application was submitted.  

For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant’s original request and the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the AFBCMR Letter and Record of Proceedings at Exhibit I.

On 8 Mar 16, the applicant requested reconsideration of his request for retroactive promotion to E-7.  He again contends his DVA service-connected disability rating of 20 percent was increased to 40 percent due to a change in VA rating criteria, resulting in his disqualification of worldwide deployment status, which in turn, denied him of his promotion to E-7.  In support of his requested reconsideration he submitted a supportive letter from a previous supervisor, and a copy of his 2001 DVA Rating Decision. 

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

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

After reviewing all Exhibits, the Board remains unconvinced the evidence presented demonstrates an error or injustice and therefore finds no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.  While we find the additional documentation rendered in support of the applicant’s request is new, we do not find it sufficient to warrant the relief requested by the applicant.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material 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-2011-02498-3 in Executive Session on 21 Mar 18 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-02498-3 was considered:

	Exhibit I.  Original Case File with Exhibits A - H.
	Exhibit J.  DD Form 149_atchs_8 Mar 16._

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified that a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.