RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2016-03587

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be credited with a good year toward retirement for the period 2013-2014.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was taking medication (Zoloft) for five weeks and when he reported this to the Air Force Reserve medical squadron at Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts, he was told he could not drill and was in a “no pay, no points” status until the issue was rectified.  He was required to obtain letters from his primary physician and a psychiatrist saying he was fit for duty, and that information would be reviewed by a medical board.

After a few months, he was allowed to return to base, but because he could not perform drills previously, he was not able to accumulate enough points for a good year.  He learned he did not have a good year when his promotion package was rejected due to insufficient time in service.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 27 Jan 12, the applicant initially entered the Air Force Reserve.

On 23 Oct 13, the applicant was honorably discharged from the Air Force Reserve, under Reserve Order A-498, dated 20 Nov 13.

On 24 Oct 13, the applicant initially entered the New York Air National Guard.

The applicant is currently serving in the New York Air National Guard.

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:

ARPC/DPTS recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of error or injustice.

During the applicant’s anniversary year (27 Jan 13 – 26 Jan 14), he only received 43 retirement points.  Members are required to earn 50 points during an anniversary year to receive a year of satisfactory service.

The applicant failed to provide any supporting documentation that he was denied the opportunity to participate from 27 Jan 13 – 26 Jan 14.

A complete copy of the ARPC/DPTS 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 8 Dec 17 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 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.  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-2016-03587 in Executive Session on 20 Feb 18 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-03587 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 31 Aug 16.
	Exhibit B.  Excerpt from Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPTS, dated 14 Nov 17,
w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 8 Dec 17, w/atch.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations regarding AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-03587, and the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.