RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00208 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His honorable discharge be changed to reflect a disability discharge or a medical retirement with retroactive pay. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His discharge was “legally and medically false under the auspices of AFR 39-10, Administrative Separation of Airmen.” In support of his request, the applicant provides documents extracted from his military personnel records, personal statements, a photograph and an extract from AFR 39-10. Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 15 Nov 78, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. He was progressively promoted to the grade of staff sergeant having assumed the grade effective and with a date of rank of 1 Sep 87. He served as a medical admin specialist for four years and 3 months and a disaster preparedness tech for nine years and 6 months. On 14 May 92, his commander notified him that he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for conditions that interfere with military service (mental disorders). On 31 Aug 92, he received an amendment to the notification for discharge adding the supplemental psychological evaluation. The specific reason for the discharge action was that on 18, 21 and 24 Jun 91, he underwent psychological evaluation and was diagnosed with a Personality Disorder which significantly impaired his ability to function in a military environment. On or about 8 May 92, he underwent another psychological evaluation because of recent administrative action and continued difficulty with interpersonal relationships. This evaluation also determined he was suffering a personality disorder with paranoid and narcissistic components and this disorder impaired his ability to function in a military environment. His commander advised him of his rights in this matter. On 14 Sep 92, he acknowledged receipt of the notification and after consulting with legal counsel offered a conditional waiver of the rights associated with an administrative discharge board. On 18 Sep 92, the Assistant Staff Judge Advocate reviewed the case and found it legally sufficient to support separation. He recommended the discharge authority accept the conditional waiver and discharge the applicant with an honorable discharge without probation and rehabilitation. The discharge authority directed discharge with an honorable discharge without probation and rehabilitation. The applicant was discharged on 28 Sep 92. He served 13 years, 10 months and 14 days of active service. _________________________________________________________________ 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 injustice. The applicant's complete submission was thoroughly reviewed and his contentions were duly noted. However, we do not find the applicant’s assertions or the documentation presented in support of his appeal sufficient to warrant any corrective action. The evidence of record reflects the applicant was involuntarily separated for a character and behavior disorder after being diagnosed with a personality disorder. The applicant believes he was misdiagnosed and should have been medically discharged or retired. We note that a personality disorder is not considered an unfitting condition, which is required for a medical discharge or retirement. Rather, it is considered an unsuiting condition. After an exhaustive review of the facts and circumstances of this case, we find no evidence that shows to our satisfaction the applicant was misdiagnosed with a personality disorder, the information used as a basis for his involuntary separation was erroneous, or that at the time of his separation, the applicant was unfit, rather than unsuited, to perform the duties of his rank and office within the meaning of the law. Accordingly, we find no 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-00208 in Executive Session on 14 Oct 10, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 Apr 09, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Military Personnel Records.