ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2004-02290
		INDEX CODE:  108.07
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

MANDATORY CASE COMPLETION DATE: 25 Jan 06

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His service-connected medical conditions, injury to right toe, heel, and knee condition, be assessed as combat related in order to qualify for compensation under the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Act.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant submitted a similar appeal which was considered and denied by the board on 5 Aug 06.  For an account of the facts and circumstances surrounding his previous appeal and the Board's decision, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit F.

In his most recent submission, applicant states he tried to obtain letters from former commanders who were fully aware of his involvement and injuries but was unable to do so.  He Provided a letter from his Representative, documentation extracted form his Department of Veterans' Affairs records and Officer Performance Reports and requests reconsideration of his application.  His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit G.  

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

After again reviewing this application along with the additional documentation provided it remains our opinion that the medical conditions the applicant believes are combat-related were not incurred as the direct result of armed conflict, while engaged in hazardous service, in the performance of duty under conditions simulating war, or through an instrumentality of war, and do not qualify for compensation under the CRSC Act.  In his previous submission, applicant contended that his conditions were the result of jumping out of aircraft during combat operations in Grenada and during Operation Provide Comfort.  CRSC criteria requires for approval, documentary evidence that supports the claims for compensation.  This evidence must show causal relationship between the disabilities and a combat-related event or events causing the injury.  Speculation or personal accounts of events are insufficient justification.  We are not persuaded by the evidence provided in support of his request for reconsideration that his conditions meet the established criteria as being combat-related in order to qualify for CRSC compensation.   Accordingly, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2004-02290 in Executive Session on 10 Jul 06, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit F.  Record of Proceedings, dated 5 Aug 06, w/Exhibits.
    Exhibit G.  Letter, Applicant, dated 18 May 06, w/atchs.