RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-04428 COUNSEL: NO HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her records be corrected to reflect she was retired by reason of medical disability effective 11 Jul 95. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Her military Identification (ID) card, Veterans Administration, United Healthcare Military and Veterans Tricare Prime records do not reflect her disability retirement was effective 11 Jul 95, which makes it invalid. Tricare believes she retired in 2011, which affects her premiums and benefits. In support of her appeal, the applicant provides copies of her DD Form 214, a special order, memorandum, and certificate of marriage registration. The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: According to special order number ACD-349, dated 18 Nov 93, on 28 Dec 93, the applicant was relieved from active duty. On 29 Dec 93, the applicant’s name was placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL). She was credited with 11 years and 18 days of active service. According to the AFMPC/DPPDS, memorandum dated 11 Jul 95, the Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF) directed the applicant’s name be removed from the TDRL and she be permanently retired under the provisions of Title 10, United States Code 1201. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIZ recommends denial. The Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) correctly reflects the applicant’s effective date of retirement as 29 Dec 93. A review of the applicant’s DEERS history did not reveal any inconsistencies regarding her retirement and eligibility to medical benefits such as Tricare. DEERS reflects the applicant’s retired ID card was issued on 6 Sep 11; however, the ID card issuance itself on 6 Sep 11, did not create her eligibility to DEERS or establish her record as a retired Air Force member. The complete DPSIZ evaluation is at Exhibit B. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 8 Nov 13, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C). As of this date, this office has not received a response. _________________________________________________________________ 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. 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 the rationale expressed as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. 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 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 AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-04428 in Executive Session on 26 Jun 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Sep 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIZ, dated 4 Nov 13 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 8 Nov 13. Panel Chair