RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01762 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Block 26, Separation Code, “FND” and Block 28, Narrative Reason for Separation, “Miscellaneous/General Reasons” be corrected to reflect “at the convenience of the government”. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: She separated from the Air Force under the Fiscal Year 2007, Air Force - Force Shaping Limited Active Duty Service (LADSC) Waiver Program. However, her DD Form 214 as currently written is impacting her ability to utilize her Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) benefits. She applied twice through the DVA for a home loan; however, DVA has on both occasions denied her application. For her to meet DVA’s eligibility requirements, her DD Form 214 must reflect separation under “Force Shaping” and for “at the convenience of the government”. In support of her request, the applicant has submitted copies of her DD Form 214, AF Form 780, Officer Separation Actions, dated 28 Jul 06, and Separation Approval computer generated rip. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 11 Jul 05. On 22 Dec 06, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge, and was credited with 1 year, 5 months, and 12 days of active service. The applicant’s DD Form 214 reflects her Separation Code as “FND” and Narrative Reason for Separation as “Miscellaneous/General Reasons”. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. Although it falls under the umbrella of Force Shaping, the LADSC Waiver Program is a separate program with separate criteria for applying. The applicant submitted a request for separation under this program and her request was approved, thus allowing her to leave early by waiving all active duty service commitments. Consequently, the applicant was separated from the Air Force with an Honorable discharge as indicated on her DD Form 214. Personnel who do not voluntarily separate meet the Force Shaping Board and those who are selected for separation by the panel receive the "Reduction in Force" narrative reason for separation and SPD code. In accordance with MPFM 06-50, Air Force - Force Shaping Program FY07, dated 26 Jul 06, personnel who separate under the LADSC Waiver Program will do so under the miscellaneous provisions of AFI 36-3207, Separating Commissioned Officers, Chapter 2, Paragraph 2.4.17. Therefore, the Separation Program Designator (SPD) code of “FND” and the corresponding narrative reason for separation (Miscellaneous General Reasons) on her DD Form 214 are correct and in accordance with Air Force guidelines and instructions. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 1 Oct 14 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). 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 timely filed. 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; however, the Board majority does not find the applicant’s assertions and the documentation presented in support of her appeal sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale provided by the Air Force office of primary responsibility. The evidence of record indicates the applicant requested early separation under the Force Shaping LADSC Program. She was subsequently released from active duty for miscellaneous/general reasons. We find no evidence which would lead us to believe that her separation was improper or contrary to the governing directive under which it was affected. Furthermore, no evidence has been presented that she was treated differently from others similarly situated. In view of the foregoing and in the absence of sufficient evidence to the contrary, the Board majority finds no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD: A majority of the panel finds insufficient evidence of error or injustice and recommends the application be denied. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-01762 in Executive Session on 7 Apr 15 and 18 Aug 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member By a majority vote, the Board voted to deny the applicant’s request. XXXXXXXX voted to correct the record; however, he declined to submit a minority report. The following documentary evidence pertaining to Docket Number BC-2014-01762 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 Apr 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 5 May 14. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 Oct 14.