RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04516 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code 6P (medically disqualified/pending waiver) be changed to allow him to reenter the service. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was misdiagnosed with Asthma and subsequently discharged for a condition that he does not have. He would like his RE code updated so that he can reenter the military. In support of his request, the applicant submits a physician’s note and a medical report. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is a former member of the Air National Guard who served from 31 May 2002 through 10 July 2010. His service was characterized as honorable. His narrative reason for separation is listed as insufficient retainability for mobilization or ineligibility for worldwide deployment and his RE code is 6P. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: NGB/SGPF recommends denial. The applicant was medically disqualified for worldwide duty on 7 April 2010 for a non-duty medical condition of asthma, unspecified - treated with albuterol inhaler and ventolin. In accordance with AFI 48-123, Medical Examinations and Standards, asthma, recurrent bronchospasm, or reactive airway disease is potentially disqualifying and/or precludes continued military service if the condition interferes with the individual’s ability to deploy or perform duties consistent with their rank, Air Force specialty code, or duty position. Chapter 13 of this regulation speaks to Mobility Status and Deployment Criteria. It states mobility status is an ongoing condition where the member is free from any chronic medical condition or limitation other than temporary limitations, under one year, that would preclude deployment or temporary duty (TDY) for six months in field conditions. A fitness for deployment determination is an assessment of a current medical condition. A deployment is defined as any TDY where contingency, exercise, and deployment TDY orders are issued and the TDY location is outside the United States. ANG deployments are greater than 30 days regardless of location. Conditions which may seriously compromise the near-term well-being if an individual were to deploy are disqualifying for mobility status or deployment duty. Medical evaluators must consider deciding whether an individual with a specific medical condition is deployable. A member must be able to able to perform duty in austere environments with no specific food, billeting, medical or equipment support for up to 179 days. The applicant’s medical records indicate he was diagnosed with mild persistent asthma with symptoms triggered by exercise, exposure to smoke and humid weather. Dusty environments may also worsen his symptoms. A pulmonology consult noted shortness of breath with exercise, cold air and dust exposure. The applicant did not appeal the worldwide duty disqualification determination. If the applicant desires reentry, he may submit an accession physical examination and request a waiver for the significant medical history through a recruiter. The complete SGPF evaluation is at Exhibit C. NGB/A1P concurs with the subject matter’s advisory and recommends denial. An internal review of the applicant’s medical records supports his disqualification from worldwide duty. The complete A1P evaluation is at Exhibit D. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 21 January 2013, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E). 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 timely filed. 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 are not persuaded by the evidence submitted in the appeal that a change in his RE code is warranted. Therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the NGB/SGPF and adopt their 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 disturb the existing record. ________________________________________________________________ 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-04516 in Executive Session on 27 June 2013 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 Sep 12, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, NGB/SGPF, dated 26 Dec 12. Exhibit D. Letter, NGB/A1P, dated 11 Jan 13. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Jan 13.