MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION

	IN THE CASE OF:   

	BOARD DATE:           8 March 2001                   
	DOCKET NUMBER:   AR2000048332

	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. Carl W. S. Chun		Director	
	Mrs. Nancy Amos		Analyst	

  The following members, a quorum, were present:

	Mr. Roger W. Able		Chairperson	
	Ms. Barbara J. Lutz		Member	
	Mr. William D. Powers		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:  That the reason for his discharge be changed to a code number or to eliminate “personality disorder.”

APPLICANT STATES:  That he is seeking employment with the State of Ohio, veterans preference and his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214, has proven to be a hindrance to him.  He provides his DD Form 214 as supporting evidence.

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

After having had prior service in the Army National Guard, he enlisted in the Regular Army on 28 May 1987.

Apparently, the applicant was admitted to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base hospital on 15 October 1990 while on leave from Fort Ord, CA with a diagnosis  of Personality Disorder.  He was medically evacuated to Fort Knox, KY on         21 November 1990 with a recommendation for an administrative discharge.  He was referred to a physician at Fort Knox, KY who concurred with the recommendation.  

On 28 November 1990, the applicant’s commander initiated separation action on the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13, Personality Disorder.  The commander cited as his reasons the fact the applicant had a personality disorder due to deficiencies in emotional and personality development to such a degree that it seriously impaired his function in the military service.  The applicant was not committed to productive goals and was unmotivated.

On 29 November 1990, the applicant was advised by counsel of the basis for the contemplated action.  He waived consideration of his case by an administrative separation board, waived personal appearance before such a board and did not submit a statement in his own behalf. 

On 30 November 1990, the applicant’s commander formally recommended he be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13.  The psychiatric evaluation was enclosed with the recommendation at the time but is not now available.

On 4 December 1990, the applicant indicated he did not desire a separation medical examination.

On 12 December 1990, the appropriate authority approved the recommendation and directed the applicant be discharged with an Honorable Discharge Certificate. 

On 19 December 1990, the applicant was discharged, with an honorable characterization of service, in pay grade E-4, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13, personality disorder.  He had completed    3 years, 6 months, and 22 days of creditable active service for that period with no lost time.

On 14 February 2001, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request for a change in the narrative reason for his separation.

Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.  Paragraph 5-13 sets the policy and prescribes procedures for separating members with a personality disorder (not amounting to a disability) that interferes with assignment to or performance of duty when so diagnosed by a physician trained in psychiatry and psychiatric diagnosis.   

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 this requirement.

2.  The DD Form 214 calls for a narrative reason for separation to be entered in item 28.  There is no provision for coded entries.  The applicant was diagnosed with a personality disorder.  By regulation, interference with performance of effective duty in association with this condition will be dealt with through appropriate administrative channels.  His subsequent administrative separation was accomplished in compliance with applicable regulations with no indication of procedural errors which would tend to jeopardize his rights.  The proper entry was made on his DD Form 214.  

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

__rwa___  __bjl___  __wdp___  DENY APPLICATION

		    Carl W. S. Chun
		    Director, Army Board for Correction
    of Military Records

INDEX

CASE ID	AR2000048332	
SUFFIX		
RECON		
DATE BOARDED	20010308	
TYPE OF DISCHARGE		
DATE OF DISCHARGE		
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY		
DISCHARGE REASON		
BOARD DECISION	(DENY)	
REVIEW AUTHORITY		
ISSUES         1.	110.02	
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6.