RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00377 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge be upgraded to Honorable. His type of discharge reflect a disability rating. He receive the appropriate level of compensation from date of separation. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was diagnosed with many ailments while serving in the Air Force; which have only gotten worse with age. These injuries were sustained while enlisted with the United States Air Force Honor Guard and they were never fully evaluated. In support of the applicant’s request, he submits a letter detailing multiple injuries which he listed on his DD Form 2697, Report of Medical Assessment, dated 7 Jan 05 while processing for separation. His injuries include shoulder pain, joint arthritis with decreased mobility, bilateral knee pain, excessive scare tissue and a contracted sexually transmitted disease. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 19 Aug 03. On 18 May 04, the applicant received an Article 15, Nonjudicial Punishment, for violating Article 134, wrongfully possessing a military identification card. He was reduced in grade to airman (suspended) and restricted to the limits of base for 14 days. On 2 Jun 04, the applicant received a Letter of Reprimand for failing to go a violation of Article 91 of the Unformed Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). On 3 Jun 04, the applicant received a second Letter of Reprimand for lying a violation of Article 91 of the UCMJ. On 3 Jun 04, the applicant received a third Letter of Reprimand for failing to go a violation of Article 91 of the UCMJ. On 26 Jul 04, the applicant received a fourth Letter of Reprimand for failure to go a violation of Article 91 of the UCMJ. On 27 Jul 04 the applicant’s commander determined he violated the conditions of his suspension to which he left the restrictions of base. He thereby vacated his suspended reduction in rank. On 25 Nov 04, the applicant received his fifth Letter of Reprimand for lying a violation of Article 91 of the UCMJ. On 21 Dec 04, the applicant received his sixth Letter of Reprimand for insubordination, fraud and lying in violation of Articles 91, 132, and 134 of the UCMJ. On 6 Jan 05, the applicant was notified his commander’s intended to discharge him for minor disciplinary infractions in accordance with AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, Chapter 5, paragraph 5.49. On 25 Jan 05, the discharge authority approved the commander’s recommendation and directed a General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge. Probation and rehabilitation was not deemed appropriate in this case. On 28 Jan 05, the applicant was furnished a General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge, and was credited with 1 year, 5 months, and 10 days of active service. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. Based on documentation contained in the record the applicant was afforded several opportunities to overcome his deficiencies. The applicant’s time in the Air Force consisted of nothing more than a series of negative events. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C. BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The military Disability Evaluation System (DES), established to maintain a fit and vital fighting force, can only offer compensation for those service incurred diseases or injuries which specifically rendered a member “unfit” for continued active service and were the cause for career termination; and then only for the degree of impairment present at the time of separation and not based on future occurrences. The Medical Consultant opines the applicant has not met the burden of proof that warrants the desired change of the record. A complete copy of the BCMR Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit D. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 7 Oct 14, the applicant responded to the Air Force Advisories. He contends that after being diagnosed with influenza and a sexual transmitted disease he was mentally distraught and lost all will as if his life was over; which, clouded his judgment, causing him to make poor decisions. Additionally, if the Air Force and its staff properly assess his medical/mental needs his numerous infractions would have never happened. He might have made a turn for the best and continued a very much positive career. A complete copy of the applicant’s response is at Exhibit F. 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, to include his rebuttal comments, in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. 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-2014-00377 in Executive Session on 13 Jan 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 Jan 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 25 Jun 14. Exhibit D. Memorandum, Medical Consultant, dated 15 Jul 14 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Sep 14. Exhibit F. Applicant’s letter, dated 7 Oct 14.