RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2005-00032
		INDEX CODE:  128.14
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

	Mandatory Case Completion Date:  7 Jul 06

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be paid for accrued leave. 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

Because of an incorrect zip code, he never received his leave to be paid at his discharge.

In support of his request, applicant provided a copy of his reporting orders and a copy of his DD Form 214, Report of Separation from active duty.  His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Applicant contracted his initial enlistment in the Regular Air Force on 6 Oct 72.  He was progressively promoted to the grade of airman first class, having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank of 6 Oct 73.  On 9 Mar 75, he was honorably discharged.  He served 2 years, 5 months, and 4 days on active duty.  His DD Form 214, item 22, Days Accrued Leave Paid reflects "Not Paid - Leave to be claimed."  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

DFAS-POCC/DE recommends denial.  DFAS states the applicant has provided no proof that he did not receive payment and has waited 30 years to make his request.  Pay records are not available to verify if he was entitled pay for accrued leave at his separation.  The DFAS evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluations was forwarded to the applicant on 28 Jan 05 for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has received no response.

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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.  We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service that in the absence of evidence to substantiate his contentions, corrective action is not warranted.  Therefore we adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  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-2005-00032 in Executive Session on 6 Apr 05, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

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The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 19 Dec 04, w/atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, DFAS-POCC-DE, dated 20 Jan 05.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Jan 05.

                                   
                                   Panel Chair