RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-00688

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NOT INDICATED 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be credited with enough days of military service to qualify for Veteran Affairs (VA) benefits or change his character of service to a service connected disability.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was discharged before having served at least 90 days without being informed of the consequences of not serving 90 days.  He was in the hospital suffering from chronic anxiety reaction when he was given the choice of requesting a medical discharge or staying another six weeks in the hospital, he chose to be discharged.  Had it been explained to him that he would lose all VA benefits by leaving the service before 90 days, he would have stayed in the hospital until he had at least 90 plus days of service.  Additionally, his anxiety problems did not begin until after enlisting.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 5 Aug 64.

On 12 Oct 64, the applicant was diagnosed with “anxiety reaction, chronic, moderate, manifested by depression, immaturity, and inability to tolerate the stress of routine military life”, with an annotation of, Existed Prior to Service (EPTS) and recommended for a Medical Board discharge, as evidenced on SF 502, Narrative Summary.

On 19 Oct 64, the applicant submitted a request for discharge with a reason of physical disability.  He elected not to have his case reviewed by a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) and acknowledged his physical disability to be EPTS with no incident to or aggravated by military service.

On 30 Oct 64, a Medical Board diagnosed the applicant with anxiety reaction, chronic, moderate, manifested by depression with an origin date of childhood.  He was found unfit and recommended for immediate discharge under AFM 35-4, Chapter 9.

On 3 Nov 64, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge with a reason of Physical Disability-EPTS, and was credited with 2 months and 29 days of active service.   

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memoranda prepared by the Air Force offices of primary responsibility (OPR), which are attached at Exhibits C and D.

AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS:

AFPC/DPFDD recommends denial indicating there is no indication an error or injustice occurred at the time the medical board processed the applicant’s disability case.  The applicant’s medical narrative summary, dated 12 Oct 64, indicates his condition as EPTS and was not further aggravated by service; “Line of Duty (LOD): NO, EPTS”.  Additionally, per applicant’s AF Form 618, Medical Board Report, the applicant was referred for Medical Board processing in late Oct 64 for anxiety reaction, chronic, moderate, manifested by depression with an origin date of childhood.  Thus he was discharged from service under provisions of Chapter 9, AFM 35-4, for an EPTS condition and agreed to this recommendation through his application for discharge letter, dated 19 Oct 64.

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPFDD evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DP2LT recommends denial indicating the applicant was given credit for the amount of time he served.  He enlisted into the Air Force on 5 Aug 64 and was discharged on 3 Nov 64 and credited with 2 months and 29 days of service. 

A complete copy of the AFPC/DP2LT evaluation is at Exhibit D.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 17 Oct 16 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E).  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 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.

4.  The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.  Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.

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-2016-00688 in Executive Session on 23 Feb 17 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-00688 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 17 Feb 16, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPFDD, dated 18 Aug 16.
	Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP2LT, dated 18 Jul 16.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 17 Oct 16.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified that a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.