RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02760 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His reentry (RE) code of 2C (entry-level separation with uncharacterized service) be revised to allow him reentry into military service. ___________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was discharged for not disclosing a history of asthma, but there is no record of asthma anywhere in his record. He would like the opportunity to continue his service because there is no known case of asthma noted in his medical history. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. __________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant’s military personnel records indicate he enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 29 May 2007. On 14 August 2007, the applicant received a diagnosis of asthma and was recommended for an administrative separation. The specific reason for the action was a determination that he did not meet Air Force standards set forth in AFI 48-128, Medical Examination and Standards, and the disqualifying physical condition was not permanently aggravated by training beyond the normal progression of the ailment. The record also indicates the applicant elected not to request a medical waiver. On 19 September 2007, the applicant was furnished an entry-level separation with uncharacterized service with a narrative reason for separation of “Erroneous Entry (Other),” and an RE code of 2C (Involuntary Separation with Honorable Discharge; entry-level separation with uncharacterized service). He was credited with 3 months and 21 days of total active service. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force offices of primary responsibility (OPR) which is attached at Exhibit C. ___________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. Based on applicant's entry-level separation with an uncharacterized service, the RE code 2C is required per AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF. The applicant did not provide any evidence of an error or injustice in reference to his RE code. A waiver request would be applicable, if he is now medically cleared. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C. ___________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: He believes there was simple miscommunication when asked if he ever used an inhaler. His affirmative answer was in reply to his experimental use to mimic his father and not for medical purposes. He highlights that he is not trying to prove anyone wrong but to correct an error. In addition, testing done on 26 January 2009, revealed no evidence of asthma or other chronic lung disease. The applicant also refutes the assertion that a waiver to his RE code would be appropriate in his case, noting the recruiters he has been in contact with insist that his RE code must be changed in order for him to be qualified for enlistment. (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 error or injustice. The applicant contends that he had no history of asthma and that a miscommunication about his pre-service use of an inhaler formed the basis of his erroneous discharge. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant’s complete submission, including his rebuttal response, we do not find his arguments or the documentation provided sufficient to undermine the basis of the contested action. While the applicant has provided a letter from his physician indicating he demonstrated normal Peak Flow, normal pulse oximetry, and a normal chest X- ray, we do not find this information alone sufficient to rule- out his predisposition or risk for an unexpected acute exacerbation of asthma during military service. We note that individuals with such a predisposition pose an unnecessary liability to the Air Force and an unreasonable health and mission risk, particularly when considering the consequences should the individual experience an unexpected recurrence under operational conditions or without timely access to emergency intervention. Therefore, in view of the above, we find no basis to question the underlying basis for the applicant’s entry-level separation. While the applicant indicates that he has been told by recruiters that his RE code cannot be waived, we note the Services have the authority to waive certain RE codes should they determine that such a waiver is in the operational interests of said service. Therefore, in view of the above and 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 the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2012-02760 in Executive Session on 12 March 2013, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 June 2012, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 25 July 2012. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 07 August 2012. Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, undated.