RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS. IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-01327 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Permanent Change of Assignment (PCS) orders from Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado with a report no later than date of 30 August 2014 be changed from a PCS to a Low Cost/No Cost move. His Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) waiver be approved. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: After receiving PCS orders from Buckley AFB, CO to Peterson AFB, CO, he decided to stay at his home near Buckley AFB. There were several factors weighed prior to making this decision. At that time, he owned a home, his wife had a good job and he was two years away from being retirement eligible. Most importantly, his daughter’s Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) specialist, the only specialist who treats Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis within several states, was located near his home. He received orders on 9 April 2014. He completed the forms and submitted them to his counselor on 24 April 2014. On 6 June 2014, the EFMP coordinator did not approve or disapprove the PCS. However, the Peterson AFB Medical Group approved the PCS with a comment “not ideal location due to frequency of specialty car – but Denver is one hour away so can be accomplished. Also psych support poor.” On 27 June 2014, he submitted a BAH waiver request; however, the waiver was denied on 28 July 2014. Upon his arrival to Peterson, he was told they could get the BAH waiver approved; however, it was denied again. He now understands Buckley AFB, the losing installation, should have attempted to change his orders to a low cost/no cost move in order to have his BAH waiver approved after the initial denial. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is a member of the Regular Air Force serving in the rank of master sergeant. 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/DPAPSF recommends denial. The applicant received orders on 9 April 2014 to move from Buckley AFB, CO to Peterson AFB, CO with a report no later than date of 30 August 2014. All required out-processing was completed to include the AF 1466, Request for Family Member’s Medical and Educational Clearance for Travel. Peterson Medical facility approved the move for the applicant’s daughter as stated “not ideal location due to frequency and specialty care, but drive is one hour away so can be accomplished. Also psych support is poor.” The applicant made the decision to retain his current residence and not move his family or household goods to Peterson AFB, CO. The applicant attempted on two occasions to submit a basic allowance for housing waiver to retain his pay where his family resides, on both occasions the waiver was denied. Had the member requested approval for a low-cost letter for approval prior to the PCS, DPAPSF would have recommended denial based on the commuting distance and safety concerns during seasons of inclement weather. Additionally, AFI 36-2110, Assignments, states the fact that an airman does not intend to relocate their household or does not intend to claim reimbursement for PCS allowances shall not be the primary basis or sole justification for approval of a low-cost PCS. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPAPSF 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 14 September 2015 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 timely filed. 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 office of primary responsibility (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. 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-2015-01327 in Executive Session on 10 March 2016 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 Mar 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPAPSF, dated 15 Jun 15. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Sep 15.