ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02140

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Reconsideration to upgrade his entry-level separation with uncharacterized service to general (under honorable conditions) discharge.

RESUME OF CASE:

By Application for Correction of Military Record, dated 22 May 14, the applicant requested to have his entry-level separation with uncharacterized service upgraded to a general (under honorable conditions) discharge.  The applicant stated prior to entering the Air Force (AF) his right foot was severely injured in a motorcycle accident.  He was honest about his injury and was cleared by doctors to join the AF.  However, after two weeks of basic military training (BMT), his injury was re-aggravated and he was unable to continue with BMT.  He further states his enlistment was not erroneous because the AF knew about his injury and allowed him to enter the military.  AETC/SGPS recommended denial and noted that while the applicant did inform the medical officer about his foot injury during his entrance physical, he was asymptomatic and cleared for enlistment.  However, after a couple weeks of training, the applicant began having foot pain and sought medical treatment where it was determined that the pain precluded him from continuing with training.  It was noted his condition existed prior to service (EPTS) and was aggravated by strenuous physical activity required of military training.  The applicant indicated that he understood the diagnoses, treatment plan, and administrative action being taken.  The applicant’s chronic foot condition is disqualifying for military service and the entry-level separation for a pre-existing medical condition is appropriate.  AFPC/DPSOR recommended denial and noted airmen are given entry-level/uncharacterized service characterization when separation is initiated in the first 180 days of continuous service.  The Department of Defense (DoD) determined if a member served less than 180 days continuous active service, it would be unfair to the member and the service to characterize their limited service.  Based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge was appropriately administered and within the discretion of the discharge authority.  On 25 Feb 15, the Board determined the evidence provided by the applicant was insufficient to conclude that he was the victim of an error or injustice.  For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding his request, and the rationale for the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings, with exhibits A through E, at Exhibit F.

By application dated 24 Mar 16, the applicant requests reconsideration to upgrade the characterization of his discharge in his entry-level separation.  He states the Air Force did not x-ray his right foot after it was reinjured and if they had provided proper treatment, a simple procedure would have allowed his injury to heal and he would have been able to continue his basic training.  His enlistment was not erroneous and the recommendation for discharge was made without medical testing.  In support of his reconsideration appeal, the applicant provided two character references.  The applicant’s completed submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit G.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

In an earlier finding, the Board determined there was insufficient evidence to warrant any corrective action.  After thoroughly reviewing the additional documentation submitted in support of his appeal and the evidence of record, we do not believe the applicant has overcome the rationale expressed in the previous decision.  Therefore, in view of the above, and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis upon which to recommend favorable reconsideration of the applicant’s request.  

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-2014-02140 in Executive Session on 24 May 16, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-02140 was considered:

	Exhibit F.  Record of Proceedings, dated 25 Feb 15,
  w/exhibits.
	Exhibit G.  DD Form 149, dated 24 Mar 16, w/atchs.