ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2010-03912

	COUNSEL:  NONE
	
	HEARING:  YES

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His request to upgrade his Under Other Than Honorable Conditions discharge to an Under Honorable Conditions discharge be reconsidered.

RESUME OF THE CASE:

On 7 Jul 11, the Board considered and denied a similar request for correction of military records submitted by the applicant, finding the applicant had provided insufficient evidence of an error or injustice to justify relief.

For an accounting of the applicant’s original request and the rationale of the earlier decision, see the AFBCMR Letter and Record of Proceedings at Exhibit F.

On 4 Feb 16, the applicant requested reconsideration of his request to upgrade his discharge characterization.  He contends his mental state caused him to make decisions that were not sound, and he did not realize he was suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). 

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit G.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

BCMR Mental Health Advisor recommends denying the application, as there is insufficient evidence to warrant the desired change of the record.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit H.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 17 Nov 17 for comment (Exhibit I), and the applicant replied on 29 Nov 17.  In his response, the applicant contended his misconduct was a direct result of mental illness caused by Sarcoidosis, which was diagnosed during his active service.  When the Sarcoidosis was diagnosed, no mental health or psychiatric evaluation was conducted to identify and/or address the effect the condition had on his behavior.  The applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit J.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

BCMR Mental Health Advisor recommends denying the application, as there is insufficient evidence to warrant the desired change of the record.  There was no diagnosis of Sarcoid in the applicant’s medical chart.  If the applicant had Sarcoid, it would have been in a very early stage, which would not have significantly affected his mental status or been a significant factor in commission of his misconduct.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit K.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 18 May 18 for comment (Exhibit L), and the applicant replied on 6 Jun 18.  In his response, the applicant provided a copy of a Report of Medical Examination, dated 22 Jun 72, that reflects Sarcoidosis, pulmonary annotated in the Notes section.  The applicant’s complete response is at Exhibit M.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

After reviewing all Exhibits, the Board remains unconvinced the evidence presented demonstrates an error or injustice and therefore finds no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to the Board’s understanding of the issues involved.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

The application was adjudicated without a personal appearance.

CERTIFICATION:

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2010-03912 in Executive Session on 10 Jul 18:

, Panel Chair
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit F:	Record of Proceedings, w/ Exhibits A-E, dated 22 Jul 11.
Exhibit G:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atch, dated 4 Feb 16.
Exhibit H:	Advisory opinion, BCMR Mental Health Advisor, dated 17 Nov 17. 
Exhibit I:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 17 Nov 17.
Exhibit J:	Applicant’s response, dated 29 Nov 17.
Exhibit K:	Advisory opinion, BCMR Mental Health Advisor, dated 14 May 18. 
Exhibit L:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 18 May 18.
Exhibit M: Applicant’s response, dated 6 Jun 18.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9, regarding Docket Number BC-2010-03912.