RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS. IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00752 XXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His record be corrected to reflect that he received $32,689.47, in separation pay. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) his separation pay was $99,000. However, his actual separation pay amount is $32,689.47. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 16 October 1996, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force. On 18 May 2012, the applicant received an honorable discharge, and was credited with 15 years, 7 months, and 3 days of active service. His separation code is LBK (Completion of Required Active Service). The applicant’s DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Block 18 (Remarks) reflects “Member authorized separation pay. Final adjustment amount to be determined by DFAS upon final pay resolution.” According to the applicant’s Master Military Pay Account (MMPA) history, as of 20 December 2012, the readjustment pay entitlement was $32,689.47. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial. The applicant was separated from the Air Force on 18 May 2012 upon completion of required active service. The applicant’s commander signed an AF Form 418, Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP) Consideration for Airmen in the Regular Air Force/Air Force Reserve, indicating that he was not recommending the applicant for reenlistment. His reason was based on the applicant not meeting Air Force fitness standards. The applicant failed four out of five Fitness Assessments in the last two years; therefore, he was not recommended for retention. The discharge authority directed separation with an honorable service characterization. The applicant served on active duty for 15 years, 7 months, and 3 days and was therefore eligible to receive separation pay. Separation code LBK authorizes 1/2 separation pay for individuals who are separated with 6 or more years of total active service. The applicant’s DD Form 214 indicates that the final entitlement amount is to be determined by DFAS upon final pay resolution. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C. DFAS-IN recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. Per the applicant’s MMPA, the amount of readjustment pay issued was $32,689.47 before taxes. Without documentation from the DVA, it is not possible to decipher how the amount being offset was computed. A complete copy of the DFAS-IN evaluation is at Exhibit D. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 16 March 2016, copies of the Air Force and DFAS evaluations were forwarded to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit E). 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 timely filed. 3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. We note the applicant contends the DVA reflects his separation pay as $99,000, and is requesting it be corrected to reflect 32,689.47. However, after reviewing the applicant’s MMPA history, it appears there is no error in the record as he did in fact receive $32,689.47 in separation pay. Moreover, this Board is without authority to correct DVA records. Therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of DFAS and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has failed to sustain his burden of proof that he has been the victim of an error of injustice. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting any 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-2015-00752 in Executive Session on 19 April 2016, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 21 January 2015, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 8 April 2016. Exhibit D. Memorandum, DFAS-IN, digitally signed 11 March 2016. Exhibit E. Letter, AFBCMR, Dated 16 March 2016.