RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-04317 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. His reentry (RE) code of “2C” (Involuntary separated with an honorable discharge; or entry-level separation without characterization of service) be changed to allow him to reenter the military. 2. His narrative reason for separation of “Adjustment Disorder” and separation code of “JFY” (Adjustment Disorder) be changed. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 1. He feels that his discharge narrative reason does not accurately reflect the right reason for being discharged. He hurt his ankle during training; however, he was able to march in formation on crutches. He was diagnosed with Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Disturbance of Emotion and Conduct and feels that it was unjust. His discharge paperwork shows there is nothing wrong with him mentally or physically. He believes the diagnosis of Axis III – S/P Toxic Ingestion Resolved, ankle pain resolved, is also unjust because there was no toxic ingestion. 2. His paperwork reflects that he took medication in a suicide attempt, but there is no evidence that this statement is a fact. He only took medicine to relieve the pain in his ankle. His medical condition should have warranted that he meet a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB). He contested all diagnoses because he did not feel it warranted him being diagnosed with an Adjustment Disorder. 3. He also believes his narrative reason should be changed from “Adjustment Disorder” to “Secretarial Authority”. He would eventually like to enlist in the Air National Guard or the National Guard Branch of the Army; however, his RE code and narrative reason for separation needs to be changed. In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal statement, a copy of a transition assistance services printout, a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and a copy of his AF IMT 200, Request and Authorization for Separation. His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant enlisted into the Regular Air Force on 6 Apr 10. His commander recommended him for discharge under the provisions of AFPD 36-32 and AFI 36-3208, Chapter 5, Section 5B, Involuntary Convenience of the Government, paragraph 5.11, Conditions that Interfere with Military Service, specifically, paragraph 5.11.9.3, under Mental Disorders. The specific reason for this action was the applicant being diagnosed by the Department of Mental Health, Wilford Hall Medical Center, as having a mental disorder as contained in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), i.e., Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Disturbance of Emotion and Conduct. It was determined that his medical condition interfered with duty performance and conduct, and was severe enough that his ability to function in the military was significantly impaired. The applicant received an entry-level separation with an uncharacterized service. He received a narrative reason for separation of “Adjustment Disorder” and a separation code of “JFY”. He was discharged on 6 May 10, after serving 1 month and 1 day on active duty. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial, as the applicant has not met the burden of proof of an error or injustice that warrants the desired change to his record. The Medical Consultant states that Adjustment Disorders occurring during Basic Military Training (BMT) usually result from an inability to adapt to the rigors of training and the strict discipline of military service. In this case, the applicant’s ankle injury and his inability to meet the demands of military service may have been the underlying precipitant of any observed maladaptive behavior. After a review of the applicant’s records, the Medical Consultant opines that it is evident from the mental health evaluation and the applicant’s hospitalization; there was a reason to believe an intervention was necessary to protect his safety and the safety of his unit, even if it only emanated from the applicant’s ankle injury. In addition, the applicant has not provided any objective evidence to invalidate the evaluation he received, the diagnostic conclusions reached, nor his predisposition for a recurrence of an implicit maladaptive behavior pattern in response to an external stressor. The BCMR Medical Consultant’s complete evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the BCMR Medical Consultant’s evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and comment. However, 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 timely filed. 3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or 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. _________________________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2010-04317 in Executive Session on 18 Aug 11, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence for Docket Number BC-2010- 04317 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 3 Nov 10, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 21 Jun 11. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Jul 11.