RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02036 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Block 28, Narrative Reason for Separation, be changed from “Personality Disorder” to “Bipolar Disorder” or similar mental illness condition. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: While on active duty, she was treated for a mental illness (bipolar) and her discharge should reflect these facts. She did not apply for this correction sooner based on the fact she was only recently, in Apr 14, confirmed as bipolar. In support of her request, the applicant provided copies of her medical and mental health records from the 7th Medical Group and Trinity Riverside Health Clinic. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 21 Mar 06. On 22 Oct 08, the applicant was notified by her commander that he was recommending her for discharge for Conditions that Interfere with Military Service – Mental Disorders – Personality Disorder, in accordance with AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, Chapter 5, paragraph 5.11.9.1. On 23 Oct 08, the applicant submitted a statement on her behalf. On 24 Oct 08, the Staff Judge Advocate reviewed the discharge package and found it legally sufficient. On 28 Oct 08, the discharge authority approved the applicant’s discharge without probation or rehabilitation. On 30 Oct 08, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge, and was credited with 2 years, 7 months, and 10 days of active service. The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects the narrative reason for separation as “Personality Disorder”. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandums prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which are attached at Exhibits C, D, and E. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The applicant has not submitted a timely application. It has been almost 6 years since she separated and she did not provide a valid reason as to why she did not submit a request within 3 years of discharge. Based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge to include the separation code, narrative reason for separation and character of service were consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation. 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. A post-service change in diagnosis (or introduction of a new diagnosis) does not automatically determine that a previous service disposition was erroneous. The Medical Consultant opines the applicant has not met the burden of proof to warrant changing her narrative reason for separation. A complete copy of the BCMR Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit D. BCMR Clinical Psychology Consultant recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. A post-service change in diagnosis (or introduction of a new diagnosis) does not automatically determine that a previous service disposition was erroneous. They also opine the applicant has not met the burden of proof to warrant changing the narrative reason for separation. A complete copy of the BCMR Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit E. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 26 Jun 15 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit F). As of this date, no response has been received by this office. 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 in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt their 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-2014-02036 in Executive Session on 18 Aug 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-02036 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 29 Apr 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 5 Jun 14. Exhibit D. Memorandum, BCMR/Medical Consultant, dated 30 Dec 14. Exhibit E. Memorandum, BCMR/Clinical Psychology Consultant, dated 14 Jun 15. Exhibit F. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Jun 15.