MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION

	IN THE CASE OF:   

	BOARD DATE:           13 January 1999                   
	DOCKET NUMBER:   AC98-08013
				   AR1998013604

	I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual.

	Mr. Loren G. Harrell		Director	
	Mrs. Nancy Amos		Analyst	

  The following members, a quorum, were present:

	Mr. Thomas N. Kuhn		Chairperson	
	Mr. Walter T. Morrison		Member	
	Ms. Margaret V. Thompson		Member	

	The Board, established pursuant to authority contained in 10 U.S.C. 1552, convened at the call of the Chairperson on the above date.  In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice.

	The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein.

	The Board considered the following evidence:

	Exhibit A - Application for correction of military 
                records
	Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including
	            advisory opinion, if any)

APPLICANT REQUESTS:  In effect, that the reason for his discharge be changed.

APPLICANT STATES:  In effect, that he did not have an organic brain disorder.  He was being attacked by synchrotron radiation and was plotted against by clergy and Masons.

EVIDENCE OF RECORD:  The applicant's military records show:

He initially enlisted in the Regular Army on 24 October 1969 and had continuous service until 6 April 1978.  He reenlisted in the Regular Army on 2 August 1983 and had continuous service until 15 January 1992.

On 11 April 1991, a medical evaluation board convened at Lackland Air Force Base diagnosed the applicant with organic delusional disorder, mild; alcohol dependence with hallucinosis secondary to withdrawal; and obsessive compulsive personality.  He was referred to a physical evaluation board (PEB).  

On 2 August 1991, the applicant accepted non-judicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, for being absent without leave from 3 to    12 June 1991.  His punishment included a reduction to pay grade E-4, suspended for 6 months.  The suspension was later vacated.

On 7 November 1991, a PEB recommended the applicant be separated with severance pay, at a rating of 10 percent, for obsessive compulsive personality manifested by poor insight, poor judgment and noted for anxiety and insomnia.  The PEB also noted that he refused rehabilitation for heavy alcohol abuse.  On 27 November 1991, the applicant concurred in the findings and waived a formal hearing of his case.

The findings were approved and the applicant was given an honorable discharge on 15 January 1992, in pay grade E-4, by reason of a physical disability with severance pay.

DISCUSSION:  Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:

1.  In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.  The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy the aforementioned requirement.

2.  The applicant’s disability was properly addressed by the PEB and the applicant concurred in its findings and recommendation.  He was separated with an honorable discharge and severance pay in compliance with law and regulation.

3.  In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.

DETERMINATION:  The applicant has failed to submit sufficient relevant evidence to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.

BOARD VOTE:

________  ________  ________  GRANT

________  ________  ________  GRANT FORMAL HEARING

TNK_____  WTM_____  MVT_____  DENY APPLICATION

						Loren G. Harrell
						Director

INDEX

CASE ID	AC98-08013/AR1998013604	
SUFFIX		
RECON		
DATE BOARDED	19990113	
TYPE OF DISCHARGE	(HD)	
DATE OF DISCHARGE	19920115	
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY	AR .635-40  .  .  .  .  	
DISCHARGE REASON		
BOARD DECISION	( DENY)	
REVIEW AUTHORITY		
ISSUES         1.	108.00	
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