RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00396 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His discharge be changed from an erroneous enlistment to a medical discharge. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 1. His military entrance examination states he was in “good physical condition and fit for duty;” however, it was only after he entered the Air Force and had served 30 days that it was determined he had a medical problem with swallowing. 2. The discharge he received insinuates he had a medical problem prior to entering the military and did not disclose it. In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his DD Form 2808, Report of Medical Examination; DD Form 2807-1, Report of Medical History and a medical procedure report from his doctor. The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 29 Jan 08, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force. On 13 May 08, the applicant was diagnosed with Eosinophilic Esophagitis, which existed prior to enlistment. On 16 May 08, the applicant was notified of his commander’s intent to recommend that he be discharged from the Air Force under the provisions of AFPD 36-32, Air Force Military Training and AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, paragraph 5.14. for Erroneous Enlistment. The applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification of discharge, waived his right to seek counsel and to submit a statement in his own behalf. On 19 May 08, the case file was reviewed and determined to be legally sufficient to support his separation. On 21 May 08, the discharge authority approved an entry level separation. On 21 May 08, the applicant was discharged from the Air Force with an entry level separation, with an uncharacterized character of service in the grade of airman basic. He served 3 months and 23 days of total active service. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AETC/SGPS recommends denial. SGPS states the applicant’s separation code was done in accordance with (IAW) established policy and administrative procedures. Additionally, SGPS states they do not support the Board changing his reentry (RE) code as it was appropriate at the time it was assigned. The complete SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C. HQ AFPC/DPSOS recommends denial. DPSOS states the commander cited the medical narrative summary, which states the applicant did not meet minimum medical standards to enlist. In addition, the military environment is unique and stressors encountered in such an environment may not appear or surface when removed from the military environment. Based on documentation in the applicant’s master personnel records, the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 22 Jul 11, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E). As of this date, this office has not received a response. _________________________________________________________________ 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 opinions and recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility and adopt their 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-2011-00396 in Executive Session on 17 Nov 11, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 Jan 11, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. HQ AETC/SGPS, Letter, dated 11 Apr 11. Exhibit D. HQ AFPC/DPSOS, Letter, dated 6 Jul 11. Exhibit E. SAF/MRBR, Letter, dated 22 Jul 11. Panel Chair