RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04006 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His narrative reason for separation on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect he was permanently retired. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He may have received a letter placing him on permanent disability retired list (PDRL). He would like another copy sent to him. His current employer, The United States Postal Service (USPS) needs a copy of this for his postal disability retirement. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 19 Oct 84. On 10 December 1987 the Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council directed that applicant be placed on TDRL for injuries from a motorcycle accident on 20 Jul 87, with a disability rating of eighty percent in accordance with (IAW) Title l0 USC 1202. Special Order ACD-410 issued 10 Dec 87, established 10 Jan 88, as the retirement date. On 24 Jul 89, after the applicant's first TDRL re-evaluation the Informal Physical Evaluation Board (IPEB) recommended permanent retirement with a disability rating of 80%. Special Order ACD-1550, removed him from TDRL effective 3 Aug 89. Block 1E of the order indicated the applicant was removed from the TDRL list and retired in grade specified. 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/DPFD recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. When a member is removed from the TDRL a new DD Form 214 is not issued. Rather, the new order indicates the final status. This order becomes a permanent part of your military personnel file, and can be attached to the DD Form 214 reflecting that the final disposition was removal from the temporary retired list and permanently retired. Special Order ACD-0550, issued 24 Jul 89 removed the applicant from TDRL effective 3 Aug 89. Block 1E of this order indicated the applicant was removed from the TDRL list and retired in the grade specified. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPFD 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 23 Feb 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 note the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) affirms that when a member is removed from the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL), a new DD Form 214 is not issued, rather, a special order indicating the member’s final status is provided as a permanent element of the military personnel record because the time spent on TDRL is not considered active duty time. The accomplishment of a new DD Form 214 to indicate his removal from Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) status is not authorized. The Board notes that the AF Form 2653, Retirement Special Order – Removal from TDRL, indicating the member’s final status, is provided as a permanent element of the military personnel record. 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 OPR and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. 4. 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 our understanding of the issue involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered. 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-2014-04006 in Executive Session on 9 Jul 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-04006 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 26 Sep 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPFD, dated 22 Oct 14. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 23 Feb 15.