RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03951 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

Her name be changed in her military personnel records to reflect 
XXXX XXXXX rather than XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

On 8 August 2012, the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) 
changed her DVA records to reflect her correct name. Based on 
confirmation of her social security disability benefits – her 
social security number matches her name change. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant’s DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active 
duty, reflects the name XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX. 

 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, 
extracted from the applicant’s military records, are contained in 
the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force at 
Exhibit B. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSIRP recommends denial. They state Air Force Instruction 
36-2608, Military Personnel Records System, Table A7, allows the 
Air Force to make these changes on prior service personnel if the 
data in question was recorded in error. The applicant did not 
include documentation to support her application for correction 
of military record. They sent her a letter dated 1 October 
2012 requesting she forward the original or a certified copy of 
the legal document that changed her name for their consideration 
in deciding the outcome of her request. As of 29 November 2012, 
no supporting documentation has been received from the applicant. 
The absence of any supporting documentation does not provide them 



with any proof the data was recorded in error or if the name 
change was made after the applicant was discharged from the Air 
Force. 

 

The complete DPSIRP evaluation is at Exhibit B. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 14 December 2012, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was 
forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days 
(Exhibit C). As of this date, no response has been received by 
this office. 

 

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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 not timely filed; however, it is in the 
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 

 

3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. The 
applicant’s contentions are duly noted; 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, in the absence of evidence to the 
contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief 
sought in this application. 

 

4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not 
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel 
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved. 
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-03951 in Executive Session on 16 April 2013, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 



The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-03951 was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 August 2012, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIRP, dated 29 November 2012. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 December 2012.