RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-01328 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reenlistment eligibility (RE) code 4A be changed to a 3 or 1 series RE code in order to reenlist in the Air Force. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The reason for his separation was his son’s condition of complex epilepsy and a dependency hardship that could not be resolved. His ex-wife was reluctant to relocate and compelled him to leave the service or leave their marriage. He is now divorced and his situation for hardship no longer exists. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 6 Jan 99. On 1 Aug 12, the applicant received automatic command sponsorship for his spouse who met the criteria for command sponsorship from a Special Needs Identification and Assignment Coordination (SNIAC) and medical standpoint, as a result of their newborn son, born 8 Apr 12. On 5 Jan 13, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with fourteen years 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/DPSOA recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The applicant applied and received a Hardship (Service member initiated due to dependency) discharge on 5 Jan 13, receiving a RE code 4A as required by AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment in the USAF, based on being discharged under hardship rules because of his dependent son’s complex epilepsy condition. The applicant does not provide any evidence of an error or injustice in reference to his RE code, but states he is now divorced and his situation of hardship no longer exists as his dependent son no longer resides with him. Although applicant’s son does not currently live with him, this could change at any time he chooses. The fact is, he still has a dependent son with complex epilepsy that he could choose to have live with him; this would be the same hardship condition applicant separated under. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant refutes the OPR’s concern that he still has a son with epilepsy and the same hardship condition exists, and he remains committed to the armed forces. In support of his response, the applicant provides a copy of his 31 Jul 15, Air Force Reserve enlistment document, and states that he will be moving to the state of Georgia to fulfill his commitment. Additionally, he provides a copy of an email from his son’s Pediatric Neurologist updating his son’s status with epilepsy, indicating that his condition has been under control for nearly three years, and his medication gradually reduced to being no longer required within the next two months. A complete copy of the applicant’s response to the Air Force Evaluation is at Exhibit E. THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1.  The applicant has not 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 this case, to include his response to the Air Force Evaluation; 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 or injustice that occurred in the discharge process and the applicant receiving a RE code 4A. Notwithstanding the above, we note that Air Force RE codes in the '2', '3' and '4' series restrict the individual from immediate reenlistment or prior service enlistment. Air Force policy dictates that if a veteran has an Air Force RE code in the ‘3’ or ‘4’ series, they should contact a local recruiter for the branch of service they wish to enter. If the veteran meets all other enlistment criteria, the recruiter may submit a waiver request for the RE ‘3’ or ‘4’ series through appropriate recruiting channels. Therefore, in view of the above, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. 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-2015-01328 in Executive Session on 7 Oct 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-01328 was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 11 Mar 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 23 Apr 15. Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 Jul 15. Exhibit E.  Applicant’s Rebuttal, dated 11 Aug 15.