RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-03109	
	
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Re-entry (RE) code of “2Q” (Approved Medical Retirement or 
Separation) be changed to allow him to reenlist in the service.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was medically discharged for a condition which no longer 
exists.  

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

According to documents extracted from the Automated Records 
Management System (ARMS), the applicant enlisted in the Regular 
Air Force on 13 September 2005.  He received a disability 
discharge with severance pay and an honorable characterization 
of service on 24 November 2010.  He was credited with serving 
5 years, 2 months, and 12 days of active duty service.

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate Air Force 
office of primary responsibility (OPR) at Exhibit C.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSD recommends denial.  DPSD states the correct 
reenlistment-eligibility status code for a person who was 
approved for a medical retirement or separation is 2Q.  

The applicant was referred to the Informal Physical Disability 
Board (IPEB) on 16 July 2010, for chronic right wrist pain, 
status-post release of volar fascia.  The IPEB noted the 
applicant was restricted from occupational duties that required 
range of motion of wrist/forearm against force.  The Commander 
noted the applicant was not able to do most of the duties 
required by his AFSC. The 26 March 2010, MEB Summary noted the 
applicant had great difficult in using his right hand related to 
pain upon combined wrist flexion and pronation against 
resistance, and was unable to perform mechanic job duties such 
as manipulating tools.  The IPEB recommended discharge with 
severance pay with a disability rating of 10 percent.  

On 30 July 2010, the applicant disagreed with the IPEB finding 
and requested a formal hearing of his case.  On 18 October 2010, 
the applicant waived his request for a formal hearing and 
concurred with the IPEB's recommendations and was discharged on 
24 November 2010.  The preponderance of evidence reflects that 
no error or injustice occurred during the disability process or 
at the time of separation.  

The complete AFPC/DPSD evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 6 August 2012 for review and comment within 30 
days.  To date, a response has not been received.  

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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 warranting 
corrective action regarding the applicant's request to change 
his Reentry Code to allow him to reenlist in the Armed Forces.  
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 Air Force office of primary responsibility 
and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the 
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  
Therefore, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief 
sought in this application.

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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.

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The following members of the Board considered this application 
in Executive Session on 4 April 2013, under the provisions of 
AFI 36-2603:

			, Panel Chair
      , Member
			, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR 
Docket Number BC-2012-03109:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 20 June 2012.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSD, dated 24 July 2012.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 August 2012.




                                   
                                   Panel Chair