RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02251 INDEX CODE: 110.00 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code of 2Q (Personnel medically retired or discharged) be changed to allow him to return to active duty. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was discharged for medical reasons. He has had ample time to improve his health. He has had four years to ensure his physical well being and capability. In support of his request, the applicant provides a medical note extracted from his military medical records. The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 1 Feb 06, the applicant contracted his enlistment in the Regular Air Force. While in basic military training (BMT), the applicant sought treatment for right shin pain. He was treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, taken out of training and placed on medical hold. He was reassessed on 14 Mar 06 with no improvement in pain. On 15 Jun 06, he underwent a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB). The MEB diagnosed him with stress fracture right tibia and referred him to the Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB). On 23 Jun 06, the IPEB recommended discharge for a condition that existed prior to service. On 30 Jun 06, he was discharged with an uncharacterized entry level separation, with an RE code of 2Q. He served five months of active service. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPPD recommends denial. DPPD states the evidence reflects no error or injustice occurred during the disability process or at the time of separation, and the applicant received the appropriate RE code for an individual who is approved for a medical separation or retirement. DPPD further notes he can seek a waiver to his medical condition or submit new medical clearance reports when applying for enlistment. The complete AFPC/DPPD evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states the applicant’s current medical status has no affect on his RE code. DPSOA further notes that if he is otherwise eligible for reentry, a waiver by the Recruiting Services would be more appropriate than changing his RE code from the correct code. The complete AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 1 Oct 10, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office. _________________________________________________________________ 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 opinion and recommendation of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of proof of the existence of either 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. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant is 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-2010-02251 in Executive Session on 4 Nov 10, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 16 Jun 10, w/atch. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPPD, dated 23 Jul 10. Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 2 Sep 10. Exhibit E. SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Oct 10.