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

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03225

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NOT INDICATED 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM).

STATEMENT OF FACTS:  

On 20 Mar 12, the Board considered and denied a similar appeal.  After careful consideration of the applicant’s request and the available evidence of record, the Board was unable to confirm he served in Vietnam.  For an accounting of the facts surrounding his previous request and the rationale of the Board’s earlier decision, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit F.  

By DD Form 149, dated 15 Jul 15, the applicant submitted a request for reconsideration.  

In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal statement, copies of letters he wrote to his spouse, a notarized statement, Flight Order 828, dated 13 Aug 65, excerpts from his personal flight log and various other documents associated with his request.

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

1.  We have thoroughly reviewed the evidence of record and considered the weight and relevance of the additional documentation provided by the applicant, and whether or not it was discoverable at the time of any previous application.  While we find the additional documentation rendered in support of the applicant’s request is new, we do not find it relevant.  Once a case has been considered and denied by the Board established by law for that purpose, reconsideration is authorized only where newly discovered relevant evidence is presented which was not available when the application was originally submitted.  Therefore, in view of the above and in the absence of new and relevant evidence, we find no basis to reconsider the applicant’s request.
2.  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 additional evidence presented did not meet the criteria for reconsideration by the Board; 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-2011-03225 in Executive Session on 12 May 16, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit F.  Record of Proceedings, dated 28 Mar 12, 
            w/Exhibits A-E.
	Exhibit G.  DD Form 149, dated 15 Jul 15, w/attachments.