RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03010 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her narrative reason for separation be changed from “Miscellaneous/General Reasons” to “For the Convenience of the Government.” ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: An injury she received in Jun 93 initiated her quest for a discharge from the Air Force for medical reasons. Her commanding officers attempted to circumvent the lengthy medical discharge process by recommending early discharge for miscellaneous reasons. The miscellaneous narrative did speed up the discharge process and avoided further injury; however, the early discharge caused her to be three months shy from receiving full veteran’s benefits. She assumed that her honorable discharge would allow her full benefits. The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 1 Apr 92, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. On 31 Dec 93 the applicant was separated for miscellaneous reasons, with an honorable discharge. She served one year and nine months of total active service. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states the applicant’s miscellaneous request was not approved to speed the discharge process along due to her medical conditions. In accordance with AF 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, Chapter 3, paragraph 3.15, airmen who do not qualify for separation for another reason may ask for separation under the miscellaneous provision. On 29 Jul 93 the applicant requested an early separation from the Air Force under the provisions of AFR 39-10, Administrative Separation of Airmen, to accept civilian employment and complete her Bachelors Degree. The complete DPSOS 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 2 Dec 11 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (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 rationale as the basis for our conclusion 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- 2011-03010: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Aug 11, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 15 Nov 11 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Dec 11.