RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-04756 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, character of service be corrected to reflect “honorable” versus “uncharacterized.” APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Her character of service should be classified as “honorable” not “uncharacterized,” in order for her to qualify for veteran’s benefits. The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 2 Dec 01. On 22 Feb 02, a medical examination with x-rays revealed the applicant had chronic lower back pain and Sacroiliitis. On 2 Apr 02, the applicant’s commander notified her that as a result of her 22 Feb 02 medical examination determining that she did not meet minimum medical standards to enlist, he was recommending her discharge for erroneous enlistment in accordance with AFPD 36-32, Military Retirements and Separations, and AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen. On 8 Apr 02, the applicant acknowledged receiving the commander’s notification and submitted statements for the commander’s consideration. On 15 Apr 02, the applicant was furnished an entry level separation (ELS) discharge, with “uncharacterized” character of service, and was credited with four months and fifteen days of active service. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memoranda prepared by the Air Force offices of primary responsibility, which are attached at Exhibits C and D. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AETC/SGPS recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. After reviewing the applicant’s personnel and medical records it was determined that a medical examination performed on her on 22 Feb 02, three months after her enlistment, revealed a chronic lower back pain condition, Sacroilitis. This condition existed prior to service; however, she admitted that she failed to disclose this condition at the military entrance processing station, because the symptoms had stopped prior to her visit. In accordance with AFPD 36-32, Military Retirements and Separations, and AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, based upon the documentation reviewed, the discharge to include the type of separation, Separation Program Designator code, narrative reason for separation, and character of service were appropriately administered and within the discretion of the discharge authority. A complete copy of the AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. Medical authorities examined the applicant based on her complaint of having lower back pain since Basic Military Training. The examination revealed she had a disqualifying physical condition that did not meet Air Force standards, and that the condition was not permanently aggravated by training beyond the normal progression of the ailment. As a result of this disqualifying physical condition, they recommended the applicant be administratively separated. The applicant’s commander and discharge authority, acting in accordance with AFI 36-3208, and Department of Defense guidance, discharged the applicant from the Air Force with an ELS, uncharacterized service characterization. Additionally, AFPC/DPSOR noted that it had been thirteen years since the applicant’s discharge and no valid reason was provided for not submitting her DD Form 149, Application for Correction of Military Record Under the Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552, within three years of discharge. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit D. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the applicant on 25 Feb 15, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E). As of this date, no response has been received by this office. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD: After careful consideration of applicant’s request and the available evidence of record, we find the application untimely. Applicant did not file within three years after the alleged error or injustice was discovered as required by Title 10, United States Code, Section 1552 and Air Force Instruction 36-2603. Applicant has not shown a plausible reason for the delay in filing, and we are not persuaded that the record raises issues of error or injustice which require resolution on the merits. Thus, we cannot conclude it would be in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant’s failure to file in a timely manner. THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The application was not timely filed and it would not be in the interest of justice to waive the untimeliness. It is the decision of the Board, therefore, to reject the application as untimely. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-04756 in Executive Session on 12 Aug 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-04756 was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 19 Nov 14, w/atch. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AETC/SGPS, dated 12 Jan 15. Exhibit D.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 22 Jan 15. 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