RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04290 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Reentry (RE) code 4C (Separated for concealment of juvenile records, minority, failure to meet physical standards for enlistment, failure to attain a 9.0 reading grade level as measured by the Air Force Reading Abilities Test, or void enlistments) be changed to a 1# or 3# series to allow him reentry into the military. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was diagnosed with Wolf-Parkinson-White (WPW) Syndrome while in Basic Military Training. In 2005, he went through a medical procedure call Radiofrequency ablation and since then he has been free of WPW Syndrome. He would like to finish what he started back in 1998 and seeks the opportunity to enlist in the Air National Guard or Naval Reserve as an officer. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 27 May 1998. On 22 June 1998, the applicant was notified by his commander that she was recommending him for discharge for erroneous enlistment in accordance with AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, Chapter 5, Section C, paragraph 5.14. On 22 June 1998, after acknowledging his rights to counsel and submitter matters on his behalf, the applicant waived those rights. On 22 June 1993, the separation authority approved the entry level separation and the uncharacterized discharge. On 24 June 1998, the applicant was furnished an uncharacterized discharge, and was credited with 28 days of active service. The applicant’s DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, reflects RE code 4C. On 24 March 2015, per the applicant’s request, his case was administratively closed. On 1 May 2015, per the applicant’s request, the case was reopened. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memoranda prepared by the Air Force offices of primary responsibility (OPR), which are attached at Exhibits C and D. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AETC/SGPS recommends denial. The applicant was seen at the Dispensary on 4 June 1998 with the complaint of chest pain and pressure, shortness of breath and palpitation on and off for a year. He was subsequently diagnosed with Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome. After a thorough review of the documentation provided and the applicant’s records, it appears his separation was done in accordance with established policy and administrative procedures. A complete copy of the AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial as the request is not timely. The applicant states he no longer has the medical condition that disqualified him from the Air Force and wants to reenter the military. There is no evidence of an error or injustice that warrants a more favorable RE code. While he requests a RE code in the 1# or 3# series, there is no code in those series that applies to his situation. Therefore, if the applicant is otherwise eligible and now medically cleared, a waiver from the service that medically cleared him would be more appropriate than changing his RE code. The applicant’s DD Form 214 does, however, list an erroneous RE code of 4C (Separated for concealment of juvenile records minority, failure to meet physical standards for enlistment, failure to attain a 9.0 reading grade level as measured by the Air Force Reading Abilities Test (AFRAT), or void enlistment). The applicant was discharged for erroneous enlistment; therefore, the correct RE code is 2C (Involuntarily separation with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service), as required by his entry level separation with uncharacterized character of service. Unless otherwise directed by the Board, upon conclusion of this case, AFPC/DPSOR will provided the applicant a corrected copy of his DD Form 214 with a RE code of 2C. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit D. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: In response to the advisories, the applicant completed a new cardiology evaluation which has ruled out WPW. He provided copies of medical documentation which includes an EKG, Echocardiogram, 24-hour Holter Monitor, and Stress Test. Based on his results, as of April 2015, his current physician has cleared him to undergo any type of military training to include basic training and beyond. He hopes this current medical documentation will persuade the Board to grant his request so that he may reenter the military. A complete copy of the applicant’s submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit F. ADDITIONAL AIR FORCE EVALUATION: BCMR Medical Consultant recommends denial in view of the applicant’s continued periodic “funny sensations” in his chest, and the missing details from his 24-hour Holter monitor. The Medical Consultant opines the applicant has supplied reasonably acceptable evidence that he no longer suffers from the classic WPW Syndrome. His cardiologist has also cleared him for military service entry. However, the unexplained wide variation in the applicant’s heart rate on Holter monitoring, with a low of 47 [relatively profound bradycardia] to a high of 179 beats per minute [significant tachycardia] is concerning to the reviewer; particularly without viewing the actual monitoring strip to determine the duration [e.g., possible extended runs of supraventricular tachycardia], the frequency, and likely cause of these wide variations; albeit overall characterized as “with no arrhythmia” by the evaluating provider. The Consultant also directs attention to the applicant’s self-report that he “still occasionally has funny sensations, but only lasting seconds,” albeit with “no distinct palpitations per se.” Whether there is a cause and effect between these self-reported events and the applicant’s cardiac function at a given time cannot be determined from this review. However, the applicant’s election to under-report his clinical symptoms on his entrance Report of Medical History prior to entering military service raises some concern of the reliability of any subsequent clinical disclosures. Should the Board elect to change the applicant’s RE Code to one that allows him to apply for service re-entry, there is no guarantee of the applicant’s acceptance into military service, since this would also require a waiver from HQ AETC/SGPS; the agency which appears likely to support his petition with the supplied evidence. A complete copy of the BCMR/Medical Consultant evaluation is at Exhibit G. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the BCMR Medical Consultant was forwarded to the applicant on 5 January 2016 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit H). 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 offices of primary responsibility (OPR) the BCMR Medical Consultant and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice with the applicant’s discharge processing. While the applicant contends his symptoms have resolved, we are not persuaded that a change in the record beyond the administrative correction noted by AFPC/DPSOA, is warranted. 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-2014-04290 in Executive Session on 7 April 2016 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-04290 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 Oct 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, HQ AETC/SGPS, dated 17 Dec 14 Exhibit D. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 13 Jan 15. Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Feb 15. Exhibit F. Letter, Applicant’s Response, dated 1 May 15, w/atchs. Exhibit G. Memorandum, BCMR Medical Consultant, dated 3 Dec 15. Exhibit H. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Jan 16.