RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00226 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her narrative reason for separation (Personality Disorder) be changed. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She was diagnosed with a Personality Disorder; however, she disagrees with the diagnosis. She suffered with symptoms of depression. A Personality Disorder is diagnosed over a long period of time with frequent evaluations - she received one evaluation. In support of her request, the applicant provides documents extracted from her military personnel records and a character letter. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 25 February 1992. On 27 January 1994, the applicant was notified by her commander of his intent to recommend that she be discharged from the Air Force under the provisions of AFR 39-10, paragraph 5-11i. The specific reason is that on 24 January 1994, the applicant was diagnosed with adjustment and personality disorders which were not compatible with her military duties. She was advised of her rights in this matter and acknowledged receipt of the notification on that same date. After consulting with counsel, the applicant elected not to submit statements in her own behalf. In a legal review of the case file, the staff judge advocate found the case legally sufficient and recommended discharge. On 8 February 1994, the discharge authority concurred with the recommendations and directed an honorable discharge. The applicant was discharged on 25 February 1992. She served 1 year, 11 months and 20 days on active duty. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The AFBCMR Medical Consultant recommends changing the narrative reason for separation to Adjustment Disorder with corresponding SPD code. The AFBCMR Medical Consultant states it is evident from the medical history the applicant was suffering from anxiety and depression brought on by poor judgment (her financial issues), relationship difficulties, and had apparently just started to deal with the death of her mother - presumably in her anger management classes, although this is not specified. Her symptoms are classical adjustment disorder symptoms and this was the Axis I diagnosis. Other facets of her life were also apparently overwhelming her which led to the recommendation for separation under AFR 39-10. The mental health re-evaluation dated 16 November 2009 indicates a very successful motivated person who is not showing the characteristics of an ongoing personality disorder in her everyday life. The AFBCMR Medical Consultant’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 30 July 2010, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an injustice. Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the AFBCMR Medical Consultant and adopt his rationale as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of an injustice regarding the narrative reason for her separation. We note the applicant’s symptoms prior to her discharge were adjustment disorder symptoms and this was the Axis 1 diagnosis rendered by the mental health services. Accordingly, we recommend the applicant’s records be corrected as set forth below. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that she was discharged on 14 February 1994 with a narrative reason for separation of "Adjustment Disorder" rather than "Personality Disorder", and a separation code of "JFY" rather than "JFX". _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-00226 in Executive Session on 31 August 2010, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-00226 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 27 November 2009, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant’s Military Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR Medical Consultant, dated 26 July 2010. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 July 2010.