RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03613 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her narrative reason for separation “Pregnancy” be changed to reflect “Hardship Related to Pregnancy.” APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: When she became pregnant she spoke with her first sergeant who approved and stated that if she remained on active duty it would create a hardship because she and her husband worked the same duty shift. She tried to change her shift; however, was unable to do so. She further states that her narrative reason for separation is affecting her benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. She was informed that the narrative reason must be listed as a hardship. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 18 July 2001. On 1 February 2003, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with 1 year, 6 months, and 14 days of active service. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. DPSOR finds there is limited documentation contained within the applicant’s military record to confirm the circumstances and facts surrounding the applicant’s discharge. Absent the complete documentation, there is a presumption of regularity in which the applicant’s date of separation for pregnancy was approved in accordance with AFI 36-3208, chapter 3, paragraph 3.17, based on a request from the applicant. Based on the presumption of regularity, the discharge authority approved the applicant’s request for separation to be effective 1 February 2003. Therefore, the separation program designator (SPD) code, narrative reason for separation, and character of service appear to be consistent with the procedural guidelines in the regulation for pregnancy or childbirth. The applicant has not submitted a timely application. It has been approximately 11 years since the applicant separated from the Air Force and the applicant did not address the aspects of her separation within 3 years of discharge. Furthermore, based on the presumption of regularity, the discharge to include the SPD code, narrative reason for separation, and character of service was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation. The applicant provided no evidence of an error or injustice in the processing of her discharge. 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 24 November 2014 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 error or injustice. Due to the limited records available and based upon the presumption of regularity in the conduct of governmental affairs, we must assume that the applicant’s narrative reason for separation was proper and in compliance with appropriate directives. We find no evidence of error or injustice in the available records and without evidence to support the applicant’s appeal we find no basis upon which to favorably consider this application. Therefore, in view of the foregoing, we conclude that no basis exists upon which to recommend favorable action on his request. THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an 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-2014-03613 in Executive Session on 30 April 2015, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 August 2014, w/atch. Exhibit B. Applicant’s Available Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 4 November 2014. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 November 2014.