RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02748 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. His narrative reason for separation be removed and expunged from his military personnel and medical records. 2. His Reentry (RE) code of 2C (Involuntarily separated with an Honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service) be changed so he may reenlist. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His diagnosis of Schizoid Personality Disorder was an error and should be expunged from his records so that he may reenlist. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 11 Mar 08, the applicant contracted his enlistment in the Regular Air Force. On 15 Sep 11, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for Conditions That Interfere With Military Service – Mental Disorders-Personality Disorder. The specific reason for the action was the applicant’s diagnosis of Axis II Schizoid Personality Disorder. His diagnosis resulted in his inability to adapt to new people or new situations outside of his work environment, inability to deploy permanently, and difficulty adapting to different people and unique situations, creating a dangerous environment for himself and others. 2 On 15 Sep 11, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification of discharge, his right to consult with legal counsel, and submit statements in his own behalf. On 27 Sep 11, the legal office found the case legally sufficient and, on 17 Jan 86, the discharge authority directed the applicant be furnished an Honorable discharge. On 11 Oct 11, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge with a narrative reason for separation of ”Personality Disorder,” along with a separation program designator (SPD) code of JFX and RE code of 2C. He was credited with three years, seven months, and one day of total active service. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force, which are attached at Exhibit C, D, and E. AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial of the applicant’s request to change his narrative reason for discharge, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. Based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge to include the service characterization was appropriately administered and within the discretion of the discharge authority. The applicant did not provide any evidence that an error or injustice occurred in the processing of his discharge. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request to change his RE code, noting that in accordance with AFI 36- 2606, Reenlistments in the USAF, Chapter 3, the 2C RE code as being the correct RE code for his involuntary honorable discharge. The applicant did not provide any proof of an error or injustice in reference to his RE code, but states his reason for discharge would be more fitting if listed as a hardship discharge. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. AFMOA/SGH recommends denial of the applicant’s request to expunge the diagnosis of Schizoid Personality Disorder from the military medical record. The available medical documents reflect that the doctor clearly used the correct criteria as the basis for diagnosing the applicant. The applicant did not provide any proof of an error or 3 injustice in reference to the diagnosis by the mental health provider. A complete copy of the AFMOA/SGH evaluation is at Exhibit E. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant reiterates his argument that his diagnosis of Schizoid Personality Disorder was an error and should be removed from his records. While on active duty, he was denied a chance to get a second opinion, but has since obtained a second opinion from a civilian practitioner, indicating no evidence of a personality disorder. While he was given psychiatric visits at the base Hospital, they could not have constituted counseling sessions given the short length of the appointments and lack of discussion. While his mannerisms were “offbeat” at times, his behavior never impaired the mission. While he would not consider himself to be exemplary, he contends that he never received anything but praise related to his performance. Furthermore, while he initially agreed with his diagnosis of Schizoid Personality Disorder, he was suffering from low morale at the time due to familial problems. His agreement was simply taking the easy way out instead of facing reality. Additionally, he is compelled to pursue any course of action that could remove the diagnosis from his records, change his RE code and/or allow him to receive a waiver. A complete copy of the Applicant’s response is at Exhibit G. THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations. 2. The application was timely filed. 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, including his arguments in response to the advisory opinions rendered in this case, in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility (OPRs) and adopt their 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 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-2012-02748 in Executive Session on 20 Feb 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Jul 12. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 19 Sep 12. Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 31 Oct 12. Exhibit E. Letter, AFMOA/SGH, dated 9 Jan 13. Exhibit F. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Jan 13. Exhibit G. Letter, Applicant, undated.