ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03057-2

E	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING: YES

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her medical discharge be removed and she be returned active duty.

RESUME OF THE CASE:

On 17 Nov 15, 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 at Exhibit K.

On 13 Jun 17, the applicant requested reconsideration to have her medical discharge removed and herself returned to active duty.  She contends the Air Force improperly used the Legacy Disability Evaluation System (LDES), the Integrated Disability Evaluation Systems (IDES), and a faulty Vista/AHLTA system in processing her medical discharge.  She also contends there was no evidence showing she should have undergone a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB).

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit L.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Medical Consultant notes the applicant would have difficulty qualifying for reentry onto active duty.  According to the Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 6130.03, Medical Standard for Appointment, Enlistment, or Induction in the Military Services, individuals with chronic joint knee pain that has interfered with the function of the knee to such a degree that has prevented the individual from following a physically active vocation in civilian life, or that would interfere with walking, running, weight bearing, or the satisfactory completion of training or military duty is disqualified from entering military service.

The Medical Consultant assessed the applicant’s circumstances for Incapacitation Pay (INCAP) and Medical Continuation Pay (MEDCON) from the initiation of her AF Form 469 (23 Oct 12) until the date of her discharge. However, there is no documentation showing the applicant qualified for, submitted, or completed an application for INCAP Pay.

In regards to MEDCON orders, the applicant was able to perform alternative assigned administrative duties during the DES process, whether during CY 2011 [as initially claimed] or during CY 2013 [when she was actually discharged].  Under AFI 36-2910, Line of Duty (LOD) Determination, Medical Continuation (MEDCON), and Incapacitation (INCAP) Pay, paragraph 5.2.3, “A member who can perform military duties but requires medical care for a minor or chronic medical condition may be provided medical treatment for such condition through the VA or TRICARE benefits; the member does not have to be on MEDCON orders to receive medical care for an ILOD condition.” On the other hand, under paragraph 5.3.1.3, “Members [even] on MEDCON orders will report to their unit of assignment or alternate duty location to perform duties consistent with their diagnosis or physical limitations unless approved for leave IAW AFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program.”

The complete advisory is at Exhibit M.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 10 Jul 18 for comment (Exhibit N), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

After reviewing all Exhibits, the Board remains unconvinced the evidence presented demonstrates an error or injustice and therefore finds no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

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.

The application was adjudicated without a personal appearance.

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-2014-03057-2 in Executive Session on 6 Sep 18:

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

Exhibit K:	Record of Proceedings, w/ Exhibits A-J, dated 12 Nov 15.
Exhibit L:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 13 Jun 17.
Exhibit M:	Advisor opinion, AFBCMR Medical Consultant, dated 18 Jun 18.
Exhibit N:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 10 Jul 18.

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