ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01139-2

	COUNSEL: NONE

 	HEARING: YES

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The Board reconsider granting the following:

	a. His general (under honorable conditions) discharge be upgraded to honorable.
	b. His reenlistment eligibility status be changed to “eligible.”

RESUME OF THE CASE:

On 12 March 2015, the Board considered and denied a request for correction of military records submitted by the applicant, finding that the applicant had provided insufficient evidence of an error or injustice to justify relief.

For an accounting of the applicant’s original request and the rationale of the earlier decision, see the AFBCMR Letter and Record of Proceedings, with Exhibits A-F, at Exhibit G.

On 7 January 2017, the applicant requested reconsideration of his requests so he can reenter military service.  He again asserts that his discharge was harsh and the false allegations made against him were unfounded; however, he has learned his lesson.  Furthermore, he did not understand the nature of the accusations levied against him in 2003 because he suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  His PTSD has since been resolved.

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The AFBCMR Psychiatric Advisor recommends denying the application.  The applicant appeals for a change in his record so he can reenter the military and claims that PTSD should be considered as a mitigating factor.  However, in his interview with a psychiatrist in 2017, the applicant reported that he had not been in treatment for PTSD prior to this visit.  The psychiatrist also indicated that the applicant did not demonstrate symptoms of PTSD and in fact diagnosed him with Schizotypal Personality Disorder.  Although this diagnosis might explain the behavior that caused the applicant’s discharge, it does not excuse the behavior, nor justify a waiver.  A Schizotypal Personality Disorder diagnosis could have resulted in an administrative discharge from the military service and most certainly would have precluded his admission to military service.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit I.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 11 October 2017 for comment (Exhibit J), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  After reviewing all Exhibits and the recommendation and rationale of the AFBCMR Psychiatric Advisor, the Board remains unconvinced the evidence presented demonstrates an error or injustice and therefore finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Accordingly, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records. 

2.  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 the Board’s understanding of the issues involved.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION:

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2014-01139-2 in Executive Session on 17 May 2018:

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit G:	Record of Proceedings, w/ Exhibits A-F, dated 21 April 2015.
Exhibit H:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 7 January 2016.
Exhibit I:	Advisory opinion, AFBCMR Psychiatric Advisory, dated 11 September 2017.
Exhibit J:	 Notification of Advisory, AFBCMR to applicant, dated 11 October 2017.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.