RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-02905 

 INDEX CODE: 110.02 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

The Narrative Reason for Separation on her DD Form 214, Certificate
 of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be changed 
from Conditions That Interfere With Military Service-Not 
Disability-Character and Behavior Disorder to DSM IV Disability. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

She was eventually diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 
(PTSD), Bipolar Disorder and a Borderline Personality Disorder. 
These conditions were present in 1987 from childhood sexual 
molestation and spousal abuse. These conditions precipitated her 
request for discharge and subsequent psychological evaluation. 
Due to these conditions she believes a disability based on DSM IV 
should have been noted. 

 

In support of her request, the applicant provides a personal 
statement and two letters from the Social Security 
Administration. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 20 Aug 85, the applicant contracted her enlistment in the 
Regular Air Force. She was promoted to the grade of airman first 
class having assumed the grade effective and with a date of rank 
of 20 Dec 86. She served as an Airlift Aircraft Maintenance 
Specialist. 

 

On 12 Nov 87, her commander notified her that he was recommending 
her discharge from the Air Force for a character and behavior 
disorder. The specific reason for the discharge action was that 
on 26 Oct 87, she was diagnosed with mixed personality disorder, 
manifested by paranoid, avoidant, and borderline features. 

 

Her commander advised her of her rights in this matter. On 
13 Nov 97, she acknowledged receipt of the notification of 


discharge and after consulting with legal counsel waived her 
right to submit statements in her own behalf. 

 

On 4 Dec 87, the legal office reviewed the case and recommended 
separation with an honorable discharge without probation and 
rehabilitation. On 14 Dec 87, the discharge authority directed 
an honorable discharge without probation and rehabilitation. 

 

She was discharged on 17 Dec 87. She served 2 years, 5 months 
and 28 days of active service. 

 

Pursuant to the Board’s request, the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation (FBI) provided a copy of an Investigative Report, 
which is at Exhibit C. 

 

On 30 Sep 10, the Board staff forwarded a copy of the 
investigative report to the applicant for review and comment 
within 30 days (Exhibit D). 

 

The applicant states there are some discrepancies on the 
investigative report and she has provided documentation to refute 
the discrepancies (Exhibit E). 

 

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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 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 error or injustice warranting a 
change of the narrative reason for separation. We took notice of 
the applicant's complete submission, to include her rebuttal, in 
judging the merits of the case; however, we find no evidence of 
an error or injustice that occurred in the discharge processing. 
After a review of the evidence of record, we find no evidence 
showing the narrative reason for separation was erroneous and we 
are not persuaded by her assertions that it was unjust. Based on 
the available evidence of record, it appears the discharge, to 
include the reason for separation, was consistent with the 
substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and within 
the commander's discretionary authority. The applicant has 
provided no evidence which would lead us to believe the 
characterization of service and narrative reason for separation 
was contrary to the provisions of the governing regulation, 
unduly harsh, or disproportionate to circumstances of her 
discharge. We note her contentions regarding the investigative 
report; and consider these discrepancies minor and do not 
mitigate the seriousness of the acts of misconduct she committed 
after leaving active duty. Therefore, in the absence of evidence 


to the contrary, we find no basis upon which to recommend 
granting the relief sought. 

 

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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-2010-02905 in Executive Session on 23 Nov 10, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 
The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 Aug 10, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. FBI Investigative Report. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 30 Sep 10. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 29 Oct 10, w/atchs.