RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-01210 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His medical discharge be changed to a medical retirement. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He has more medical problems than previously looked at. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant submits a copy of his DD 
Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, 
and copies of medical documentation. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained 
in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air 
Force. Accordingly, there is no need to recite these facts in 
this Record of Proceedings. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial. The BCMR Medical 
Consultant acknowledges the applicant may have been issued 
disability compensation by the Department of Veteran Affairs 
(DVA) for other medical conditions, not included in his military 
disability rating computation. However, the Military Disability 
Evaluation System (DES) only offers compensation for the illness 
or injury which is the cause for career termination. Although 
the applicant was treated for migraine headaches during his 
military service, there is insufficient evidence to show this as 
a separately disqualifying or unfitting medical condition. 

 

 
A complete copy of the BCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation is at 
Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATIONS: 

 

A copy of the BCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation was forwarded 
to the applicant on 1 October 2010 for review and comment within 
30 days (Exhibit D). 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 timely filed. 

 

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 opinion and 
recommendation of the BCMR Medical Consultant and adopt his 
rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not 
been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the 
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no 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-2010-01210 in Executive Session on 6 January 2011, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 
 
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection 
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-01210: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dtd 25 Mar 10, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dtd 24 Sep 10. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dtd 1 Oct 10.