RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02559

					COUNSEL:  NONE

					HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of 
Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect service in 
Vietnam.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was exposed to Agent Orange while stationed at Cam Ranh Bay 
Vietnam in Dec 68 and Jan 69.  He just discovered this when he 
applied for the Veterans Affairs health plan.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 
26 Nov 65.

On 19 Feb 69, the applicant was furnished an honorable 
discharge, and was credited with 3 years, 2 months, and 24 days 
of active service.   

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/DPAPP recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of 
an error or an injustice.  DPAPP states after a thorough review 
of the applicant’s official military personnel record, they were 
unable to verify any foreign service time in Vietnam.  

A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAPP 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 18 May 15, 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 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; however, we agree with the opinion and 
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility 
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion 
the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of proof that he 
has been the victim of an error of injustice.  Should the 
applicant provide evidence, such as TDY orders or a travel 
voucher, to substantiate he served in an area of eligibility, we 
are willing to reconsider his request.  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-2014-02559 in Executive Session on 18 Jun 15, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2014-02559 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 19 Jun 14, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPAPP, dated 30 Jan 15.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 18 May 15.