RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-03565 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect his Temporary Duty (TDY) assignments to Korea in November 1972 and Vietnam from January to February 1973. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He has been trying to get assistance for his medical conditions which may have been caused by his exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam during January to February 1973. He was permanently assigned to Thailand from September 1972 to February 1973. From there, he went TDY to Kunsan AB, Korea and Tan Son Nhut, Vietnam. In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal statement, the VA Form 21-4138, Statement in Support of Claim, and a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 3 February 1970. He was honorably discharged on 9 September 1973. He was credited with 3 years, 7 months and 7 days of active duty service. He was credited with 11 months and 28 days of foreign and/or sea service during that enlistment. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial. The applicant’s service in Korat, Thailand from on or about July 1972 to July 1973 was confirmed. However, his service in Korea and Vietnam could not be verified. The complete DPAPP 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 December 2011, 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 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 an error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission and the available evidence of record 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 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. 4. 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 RECOMMENDS 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-2011-03565 in Executive Session on 27 March 2012, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 Aug 11, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 14 Nov 11. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 2 Dec 11.