RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05195 COUNSEL: HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS: His official records be corrected to show that he was medically retired from active duty. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Due to his service related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and depression in the wake of the natural disaster “Katrina” he separated from the Air Force after 17 plus years of honorable service with the Regular Air Force, AF Reserve, and Air National Guard (ANG). He has now managed to get back on his feet and would like to rejoin the service to complete 20 years, but the Surgeon General told him he is unfit to reenlist. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________ ______________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 19 May 83. On 31 Jul 85, the applicant separated from the Regular Air Force to attend AF Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC). On 22 May 87, the applicant received an Air Force Reserve commission and served on active duty. On 25 Mar 92, the applicant was released from active duty after being twice non-selected for promotion, and was commissioned in the Air National Guard. On 31 May 96, the applicant was discharged from the Air National Guard and transferred to the Air Force Reserve. On 4 May 10, the applicant voluntarily separated from the Air Force Reserve. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility, which is attached at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: NGB/SGPF recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. Based upon the documentation submitted by the applicant, the Air Force Reserve Command found the applicant medically disqualified for general service on 19 Mar 12 due to PTSD, HTN (Hypertension), right shoulder issues, flat feet, sickle cell, chronic headaches, and chronic neck pain. There is insufficient documentation to support the applicant’s request. A complete copy of the NGB/SGPF evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant submits a personal statement outlining his prior military experience, asserting he is still mentally and physically capable, and repeating his desire for a medical retirement (Exhibit D). ________________________________________________________________ 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. We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case, to include his rebuttal response to the advisory opinion, in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force offices of primary responsibility (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice. While the applicant contends that he suffers from a variety of ailments, including PTSD, he has presented no evidence to indicate that the conditions for which he was found disqualified were incurred in the line of duty (LOD) and should have formed the basis for a disability retirement or separation. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. ________________________________________________________________ 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-2012-05195 in Executive Session on 9 Aug 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 31 Oct 12, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records Exhibit C. Letter, NGB/SGPF, dated 25 Jan 13. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Apr 13. Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 29 Apr 13, w/atch. Panel Chair