RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2008-03907 INDEX CODE: 112.10 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code of “2A” and separation code of “JFL” be changed to enable him to reenlist. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His record is unjust because further medical evaluation would conclude his condition was not permanent. All the jobs he has held since his separation have been physically demanding and even in extreme temperatures, he has performed his job without problems. The applicant has provided no evidence in support of his appeal. The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 1 April 2003, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force at the age of 21 in the grade of airman basic (E-1). On 24 March 2005, a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) diagnosed the applicant with Recurrent Supraventricular Tachycardia and referred him to an Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB). On 14 April 2005, the IPEB confirmed the applicant’s diagnosis; indicated his condition was unfitting, but not compensable or ratable; and recommended his discharge under other than Chapter 61, Title 10, United States Code (USC), based on his condition existing prior to service without service aggravation. On 6 May 2005, the applicant disagreed with the IPEB findings and requested a formal hearing of his case. On 6 June 2005, a Formal Physical Evaluation Board (FPEB) found the applicant unfit because of physical disability due to his diagnosis of Recurrent Supraventricular Tachycardia and recommended he be discharged with severance pay, with a compensable rating of zero percent. On the same day, the applicant agreed with the findings and recommendation of the FPEB. On 8 June 2005, the Secretary of the Air Force directed the applicant be separated from active service for physical disability under the provisions of 10 USC, Section 1203, with severance pay. He was honorably discharged effective 26 July 2005 with an RE code of “2Q” (personnel medically retired or discharged), and a separation code of “JFL” (disability with severance pay). He served 2 years, 3 months, and 26 days on active duty. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOA recommends denying the applicant’s request to change his RE code. DPSOA states the RE code is correct as the applicant does not meet the requirements for RE codes in the “1#” series, and “2Q” is the only RE code applicable to disability discharges. The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSD recommends denial of the applicant’s request to change his separation date. DPSD states that “JFL” is the correct separation code for a person who was approved for a medical separation. The preponderance of evidence reflects no error or injustice occurred during the disability process or at the time of separation. The complete DPSD evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 9 January 2009, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E). As of this date, this office has received no response. _________________________________________________________________ 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 an error or an injustice. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. _________________________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 24 March 2009, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered in connection with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2008-03907: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 Sep 08. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 24 Nov 08. Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSD, dated 4 Dec 08. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Jan 09. Panel Chair