RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01571 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reenlistment (RE) code of 4C (Separated for concealment of juvenile records, minority, failure to meet physical standards for enlistment, failure to attain a 9.0 reading grade level as measured by the Air Force Reading Abilities Test, or void enlistments) be changed to a code that would allow him to reenter military service. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: While at Basic Military Training (BMT) he was falsely diagnosed with Cholinergic Urticaria (Hives). Since leaving military service he has seen civilian doctors and has documentation showing he does not have Cholinergic Urticaria. In support of his appeal, applicant provides copies of documents extracted from his military and civilian medical records. The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 3 Feb 09, the applicant contracted his enlistment in the Regular Air Force. On 2 Mar 09, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was recommending his discharge from the Air Force for Erroneous Enlistment. The specific reason for the discharge action was the medical narrative summary, dated 17 Feb 09, which reflected the applicant did not meet the minimum medical standards to enlist. The applicant should not have been allowed to enlist due his having Cholinergic Urticaria. The applicant acknowledged receipt of the notification and waived his right to consult with legal counsel or to submit a statement in his own behalf. The legal office reviewed the case and found it legally sufficient to support separation and recommended the applicant be furnished an entry-level separation. The discharge authority directed the applicant be furnished an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service. He was discharged on 4 Mar 09. He was credited with one month and two days of active service. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AETC/SGPS recommends denial noting the applicant knew of his history with the medical condition and did not disclose it. The applicant’s separation was processed in accordance with established policy and administrative procedures. His medical condition renders him unsuitable for continued military service at the time of separation and to this day. The complete AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request to upgrade his RE code to a code that would allow him to reenter military service. DPSOA notes the applicant received an erroneous RE code of 4C. The correct RE code is 2C (Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry- level separation without characterization of service). The RE code 2C is required based on the applicant receiving an entry- level separation with uncharacterized service. The applicant’s DD Form 214 will be administratively corrected to reflect the correct RE code 2C unless otherwise directed by the Board. The complete AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 29 Jul 11 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit E). _________________________________________________________________ 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 an injustice. The evidence of record indicates the applicant was given an entry-level separation for failing medical/physical procurement standards based on his Cholinergic Urticaria. Because he was within his first 180 days of active service, he was given an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service. We find no evidence which would lead us to believe that his entry-level separation with uncharacterized service was improper or contrary to the governing instruction under which it was effected. In conjunction with his entry-level separation, we note the applicant should have been issued an RE code of 2C. However, he was erroneously given an RE code of 4C. We have been advised that his records will be corrected administratively by the office of primary responsibility (OPR) to reflect the appropriate RE code of 2C. Therefore, in view of the above, we find no basis to recommend any corrections to his record beyond that which will be administratively resolved. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-01571 in Executive Session on 6 Dec 11, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 Mar 11, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Military Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AETC/SGPS, dated 15 Jun 11. Exhibit D. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPSOA, dated 26 Jul 11. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Jul 11.