RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02735 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: YES 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His Bipolar diagnosis be removed from his medical records. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

In Nov 11 [sic], while assigned to Wilford Hall for medical 
treatment, he was diagnosed with a Bipolar disorder. He was not 
administered a psychology test for a proper diagnosis. Two 
different providers administered him psychology tests and he 
passed both tests. A Medical Evaluation Board concluded the 
Bipolar diagnosis was improper and suggested he may have 
experienced “a brief psychotic episode.” 

 

On 6 Sep 11, he was certified to return to duty and all 
restrictions have been removed. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant is currently serving in the grade of staff 
sergeant. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFMOA/SGAT recommends denial. On 16 Jul 10, the Aeromedical 
Consult Service (ACS) permanently disqualified the applicant for 
Flying Class II duties due to a Mood Disorder. SGAT notes two 
physicians opined that it was not possible to look back in 
retrospect and state that a manic or a psychotic episode did not 
occur. On 15 May 12, the case was referred back to ACS and 
reviewed by a neuropsychologist who discussed the case in detail 
with the entire Neuropsychiatry branch. He concluded that there 
was no medical evidence to reverse the 2010 ACS opinion. The Air 


Force Psychiatry Consult reviewed the applicant’s request and 
supporting documentation and agreed with the findings of the ACS. 

 

The complete SGAT evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 20 Aug 12, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this 
date, this office has received no response (Exhibit C). 

 

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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 AFMOA/SGAT’s opinion and 
recommendation and adopt their rationale as the basis for our 
conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error 
or injustice. While the applicant contends he was certified to 
return to duty with all restrictions and holds removed, we note 
the Aeromedical Summary dated 1 Dec 11, indicates the requested 
waiver to allow him continued participation in static line 
parachute duties was denied and he was permanently disqualified 
for Flying Class duties. In addition, we note he remained 
disqualified after his flying Physical Health Assessment (PHA) 
performed on 11 Oct 11. 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 issue(s) 
involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably 
considered. 

 

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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. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered this application in 
Executive Session on 9 Apr 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603: 

 

 ,Panel Chair 

, Member 

, Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2012-02735: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 Jun 12, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, AFMOA/SGAT, dated 10 Aug 12, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 20 Aug 12. 

 Exhibit D. Minority Report, dated 12 Apr 13.