RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02254 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be changed to a honorable/medical discharge. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His unacceptable behavior and actions that resulted in his general (under honorable conditions) discharge are clear and relevant examples of medical symptomology associated with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder. He had been twice diagnosed with PTSD, major depressive disorder, and an anxiety disorder during his active service. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 15 Jul 08. On 18 Dec 13, the applicant was furnished a general (under honorable conditions) discharge, and was credited with 5 years, 4 months, and 24 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: AFBCMR Mental Health Consultant recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice warranting granting the requested relief. Formal mental health diagnoses documented in the applicant’s medical record included Cannabis dependence, Major Depressive Disorder, and Adjustment Disorder. PTSD was not mentioned as a confirmed diagnosis. There was no mention or documentation of the applicant being found medically unfit for continued military service. On 14 Mar 13, he was admitted to a local psychiatric treatment ward for issues pertaining to drug use, occupational stress (positive drug screen), and partner relational issues. Upon his hospital discharge on 20 Mar 13, he was entered into a military outpatient drug treatment program. During his intake it was learned that he had been identified as having used marijuana by a random urine drug test sample provided on 28 Feb 13. It was also learned that the applicant had been a regular user of marijuana since the age of 19. The applicant attended regular drug treatment and psychotherapy sessions through the remainder of his enlistment. His case closure note dated 6 Nov 13, deemed him world-wide qualified. The military Disability Evaluation System (DES), established to maintain a fit and vital fighting force, can by law, under Title 10, United States Code (U.S.C.), only offers 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 clinical reviewers at the time of the applicant’s service found no evidence of a disqualifying mental health disorder that warranted a Medical Evaluation Board and processing via a Physical Evaluation Board, as a compensable disability under AFI 36-3212, Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, and Separation. A complete copy of the AFBCMR Mental Health Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit C. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 30 Sep 15, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). 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 opinion and recommendation of the AFBCMR Mental Health Consultant and adopt his 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-2014-02254 in Executive Session on 4 Nov 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-02254 was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 8 May 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFBCMR Mental Health Consultant,   dated 28 Sep 15. Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Sep 15.