RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00909 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. Any information indicating that he has nasal polyps or asthma be removed from his record. 2. His Reentry (RE) code of 4C (Separated for concealment of juvenile records, minority, failure to meet physical standards for enlistment, failure to attain a 9.0 reading grade level as measured by the Air Force Reading Abilities Test, or void enlistments) be changed. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He had multiple tests and examinations that show he does not have, nor has he ever had the medical conditions which led to his discharge. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: According to Reserve Order (RO) A-095, on 8 Jan 10, the applicant enlisted in the Air Force Reserve for a period of six years. On 14 Jun 10, his commander notified the applicant that he was recommending he be discharged for erroneous enlistment. The specific reason for the proposed action was based on a Standard Form 600, Chronological Record of Medical Care, dated 9 Jun 10, which indicated the applicant should not have been able to join the Air Force because of nasal polyps. The commander recommended an entry level separation. On that same date, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the discharge notification, waived his right to consult counsel and to submit statements in his own behalf. On 18 Jun 10, the discharge authority approved the entry level separation. The applicant’s DD Form 214, Certification for Release or Discharge from Active Duty, issued in conjunction with his 22 Jun 10 entry level separation, reflects that he received a narrative reason for separation of “Failed Medical/Physical Procurement Standards,” with an RE code of 4C. He was credited with 2 months and 17 days of active duty service. According to his DD Form 149, the applicant is currently serving in the United States Army Reserve. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AETC/SGPS recommends approval of a change to the applicant’s RE code. The applicant’s separation was done in accordance with established policy and administrative procedures. A medical separation coded as a 4C can, once the condition is resolved, receive a waiver after a new Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) examination to re-enter military service. The applicant meets this requirement and should re-process through his recruiter to enter the military. From a medical standpoint, a MRBR review for this individual was unnecessary. On 7 Jun 10, he was diagnosed with nasal polyps by his military provider. Subsequently he was processed for an entry level separation. After separation, he was seen by his Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) provider and on 20 Dec 10 he underwent a septoplasty with good results. He has remained essentially symptom free since then. The complete SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial. Based on the documentation on file in the master personnel records, the discharge to include the narrative reason for separation, separation code and the character of service was appropriately administered and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. The applicant has not provided any evidence that an error or injustice occurred in the processing of his discharge. The medical authorities concluded the applicant had a pre-existing medical condition that would have precluded him from enlisting in the Air Force had this condition been made known in advance. Hence, both the commander and the discharge authority concluded the discharge was in order. The discharge was in accordance with the discharge regulation. The applicant's service characterization is correct as reflected on his DD Form 214. The complete DPOSR evaluation is at Exhibit D. AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial of the applicant’s request to change his RE code to a reenlistment eligible code. The applicant entered active duty on 6 Apr 10 and was involuntarily discharged for Failed Medical/Physical Procurement Standards, on 22 Jun 10, with an entry level separation and uncharacterized service after serving 2 months and 17 days of service. He received an erroneous RE code on his DD Form 214 of 4C. The correct RE code is 2C—“Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service;” as required by AFI 36-2606, Reenlistments in the USAF, based on his entry level separation with uncharacterized service. The RE code 2C is required based on the entry level separation with uncharacterized service and the applicant does not provide any evidence of an error or injustice in reference to his RE code. If otherwise eligible the component the applicant desires to enter should approve a waiver if they desire his services if he is medically cleared. Unless otherwise directed by the Board, AFPC/DPSOR will provide the applicant a corrected copy of his DD Form 214 with an RE code of 2C. The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit E. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 27 Jun 14 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit F). As of this date, no response has been received by this office. 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 to warrant changing his RE code. 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 DPSOA and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been a victim of an error or injustice. Additionally, we note that AETC/SG recommends the applicant be re-processed through the MEPS to see if he qualifies for reentry. In regard to the applicant’s request for removal of any reference to nasal polyps or asthma, as pointed out by the Air Force offices of primary responsibility, the applicant’s separation was done in accordance with established policy and administrative procedures. Therefore, aside from the administrative correction noted above, we find no basis to recommend granting the additional 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-2014-00909 in Executive Session on 20 Jan 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 Feb 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Pertinent Excerpts from Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AETC/SGPS, dated 9 Apr 14. Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 16 Apr 14. Exhibit E. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 19 May 14. Exhibit F. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Jun 14.