ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-04234-2 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His record be corrected to reflect he is eligible for award of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Palm (RVNGC w/P). ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: A similar appeal was considered and denied by the Board on 26 June 2012. For an accounting of the facts and the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings (ROP) at Exhibit F. On 5 November 2012 the applicant submitted a request for reconsideration. In support of his request, he provided a personal letter, copy of his “Request and Authorization for Temporary Duty - Military” dated 23 Oct 1969, Air Force History Index, Historical Research Agency and internet documents pertaining to his former unit, and excerpts from AFI 36-2803, The Air Force Awards And Decorations Program and Wikipedia related to foreign awards and decorations. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit G. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: In earlier findings, the Board determined there was insufficient evidence to warrant any corrective action. After thoroughly reviewing the additional documentation submitted in support of his appeal and the evidence of record, we do not believe the applicant has overcome the rationale expressed in the previous decision. Therefore, in view of the above, and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis upon which to recommend favorable reconsideration of the applicant’s request. ________________________________________________________________ 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 this application in Executive Session on 22 August 2013, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-04234-2: Exhibit F. ROP, dtd 15 August 2012, w/Exhibits A through E. Exhibit G. Letter, Applicant not dated, w/atchs. Dear: After careful consideration of your request for reconsideration of your application for correction of military records, AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2011-04234, the Board determined there was insufficient evidence of an error or injustice to warrant corrective action. Accordingly, your application was again denied. This decision does not preclude an additional request for reconsideration, but such a request must be accompanied by newly discovered relevant evidence that was not reasonably available at the time of your original application. Absent such additional evidence, further consideration of your application is not possible. Attachment: Addendum to Record of Board Proceedings