RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  01-02398
		INDEX NUMBER:  100.00
	 	COUNSEL: 

	 	HEARING DESIRED: YES

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His records be corrected to show that on 19 September 1981 he was discharged by reason of physical disability based on his psychiatric problems.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal are at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of the Air Force at Exhibits C and D.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS:

The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that a diagnosis of personality disorder is an unsuiting condition and often results in administrative separation and prevents reenlistment; however, the applicant’s DD Form 214 indicates that he separated at the end of his enlistment and was given a reenlistment code that would have allowed his reenlistment.  Furthermore, although the diagnosis of personality disorder is an unsuiting condition, it is not a ratable unfitting condition under the disability system and would not result in a medical discharge.

The BCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at Exhibit C.

AFPC/DPPD recommends the application be denied and states, in part, that although the applicant was diagnosed with a personality disorder in April and June of 1981, there was no evidence of mental defect, emotional illness or psychiatric disorder to warrant disposition through military medical channels.  Furthermore, his separation physicial examination conducted on 24 August 1981, qualified him for worldwide separation.  The applicant has not submitted any documentation to show that he was unfit due to a physicial disability at the time of his voluntary separation.

The AFPC/DPPD evaluation is at Exhibit D.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS:

Complete copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 7 June 2002 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, no response has been received by this office.

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.

2.  The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  After a thorough review of the evidence of record and applicant’s submission, we are not persuaded that relief should be granted.  Applicant’s contentions are duly noted; however, we do not find these assertions, in and by themselves, sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale provided by the Air Force.  The offices of primary responsibility have adequately addressed applicant’s contentions and we agree with their opinions and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden that he has suffered either an error or an injustice.  Hence, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought.

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.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application.

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number 01-02398 in Executive Session on 25 July 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

				Panel Chair
				Member
				Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 12 Dec 01, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 11 Apr 02.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, AFPC/DPPD, dated 10 May 02.
	Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Jun 02.