ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-01198

	COUNSEL: NONE
	
	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The applicant requests that the Board reconsider his request to show he met a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and was medically discharged.

RESUME OF THE CASE:

On 26 Jan 16, the Board considered and denied a similar appeal.  The Board agreed with the opinions and recommendations of the NGB/SG and BCMR Medical Consultant that the applicant had not provided sufficient evidence of an error or injustice to justify relief.  NGB/SG stated the applicant’s condition was determined to have existed prior to service and not aggravated by military service. The BCMR Medical Consultant noted the applicant would have been eligible for Disability Evaluation System (DES) processing as a compensable disability if he had completed at least 8 years of active service and served in a period of 31 days or more at the time of the recurrence that resulted in his disqualification, under provisions of 10 U.S.C., Section 1207a. However, under the presumption of regularity, the Medical Consultant observed that NGB/SG officials referred the applicant’s case through the DES as a non-duty related medical condition; which was validated by the IPEB, the FPEB, and the SAFPC.  For an accounting of the applicant’s original request and the rationale of the earlier decision, see the AFBCMR Letter and Record of Proceedings at Exhibit H.

On 13 Sep 16, the applicant requested reconsideration of his request to correct his records to show he met a MEB and was medically discharged.  He states the medical advisory is in correct as he served more than eight years of active duty service at the time of his Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) and believes he is entitled to a medical retirement.  As new evidence, the applicant provides a copy of his Points History that indicates as of 24 May 14, he accumulated 3,489 active duty points which equates to more than eight years of active duty service time.  

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit I.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

In an earlier findings, the Board determined there was insufficient evidence to warrant corrective action. We reviewed the additional documentation provided by the applicant and do not find it sufficient to overcome the rationale expressed in the previous decision.  Although the Point History reflects over 8 years of active duty, as previously noted by the BCMR Medical Consultant, under the presumption of regularity, NGB/SG officials referred the applicant’s case through the DES as a non-duty related medical condition; which was validated by the IPEB, the FPEB, and the SAFPC. Therefore, we find no basis to grant the requested relief.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION:

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2015-01198 in Executive Session on 11 Apr 18:

, Panel Chair 
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit H:	Record of Proceedings, w/ Exhibits A-G, undated.
Exhibit I:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 13 Sep 16.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.