RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS. IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-01391 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 1. Her Reentry (RE) code of 4C, “Concealment of Juvenile records; or minority, or failure to meet physical standards; or failure to obtain 9.0 reading grade” be changed to allow her reentry into the Air Force. 2. Her separation code of “JWF,” which denotes “Failed Medical/Physical Procurement Standards,” be changed to allow her reentry into the Air Force. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Prior to her separation from the Air Force, doctors told her that she would be able to reenlist into the military once she was medically cleared. She has been told by two different doctors that she is in good health. In support of her request, the applicant provides copies of Standard Form (SF) 600, Chronological Record of Medical Care, pathology reports, and various other documents related to her appeal. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 13 May 2014, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force. SF 600 dated 21 May 2014, indicates the applicant was diagnosed with “persistent nausea with vomiting,” that she had this disqualifying condition prior to enlistment, that she be separated for this condition and that she not be considered for an enlistment waiver to remain on active duty for this condition. It was further recommended the applicant be allowed to reapply for enlistment after her condition is resolved. On 5 June 2014, the applicant’s commander notified her that she was recommending she be discharged from the Air Force under the provisions of AFPD 36-32, Military Retirements and Separations and AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen. The reason for this action was she did not meet minimum medical standards to enlist. She should not have been allowed to join the Air Force because she had persistent nausea with vomiting. On 5 June 2014, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the discharge notification, waived her rights to consult with legal counsel and to submit statements in her behalf. On 9 June 2014, the Staff Judge Advocate found the discharge legally sufficient. On 10 June 2014, the discharge authority directed the applicant be given an entry level separation. On 11 June 2014, the applicant received an entry level separation with an RE code of 4C and a separation code of JFW. She was credited with 29 days of active service. On 15 July 2014, results of the applicant’s endoscopy indicated a normal esophagus. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AETC/SGPS recommends approval. Based on the documentation on file in the applicant’s records, the separation was done in accordance with established policy and administrative procedures. The applicant did not provide any evidence that an error or injustice occurred in the processing of her discharge. However, she has provided a medical evaluation clearing her for reentry. This information should be sent to AETC/SG for waiver consideration. A complete copy of the AETC/SGPS evaluation is at Exhibit C. AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial of changing the applicant’s separation code indicating the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the discharge instruction and was within the discretion of the discharge authority. Medical authorities examined the applicant and found that she had a history of ongoing/recurrent nausea with vomiting and since arriving at Basic Military Training, she had nausea and vomiting with every meal. This was considered to be a disqualifying physical condition that did not meet Air Force standards and was not permanently aggravated by training beyond the normal progression of the ailment. It was recommended that the applicant be administratively separated because the recurrent nausea and vomiting would interfere with the satisfactory completion of training or military duty. Based on the recommendation, both the commander and the discharge authority concluded that discharge was in order. Therefore, the separation code and narrative reason for separation are correct as indicated on the applicant’s DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit D. AFPC/DPSOA recommends changing the applicant’s RE code to “2C,” which denotes “Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge; or entry level separation without characterization of service.” On 10 June 2014, the discharge authority approved the applicant’s entry level separation for erroneous enlistment. The RE code 2C is required based on the entry level separation with an uncharacterized character of service. Therefore, the RE code 4C is incorrectly reflected on her DD Form 214. AFPC/DPSOA concurs with AETC/SGPS’ recommendation that if the applicant is otherwise eligible, a waiver request should be processed though AETC/SG. AFPC/DPSOY will provide the applicant a corrected copy of her DD Form 214 with an RE code of 2C, unless otherwise directed by the Board. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit E. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: She argues that the evidence that she submitted is sufficient to change her RE code to one that is more favorable. She was never given a medical diagnosis - only a description of her symptoms. After she was separated from the Air Force, her primary doctor and a Gastroenterologist who performed an endoscopy and celiac panel confirmed that there were no abnormal conditions and that she is in good health. Moreover, while military documents indicate her nausea/vomiting were preexisting conditions, her primary doctor verified that as a lifelong patient, she does not have a preexisting condition related to her digestive tract and he has never diagnosed her with any illness related to nausea and vomiting. She has so much to offer the Air Force and she wants to prove that she is worthy to call herself an Airman. In support of her response, the applicant provides copies of medical documents, test results and letters from her doctor. The applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit G. 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 error or injustice to warrant changing the type of separation the applicant received. 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 AFPC/DPSOR and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. We note the applicant provides documents that indicate her medical condition has resolved; therefore, she states that she should be allowed reentry into the Air Force. However, as noted by AETC/SGPS, the applicant should submit her medical documentation to AETC/SG for waiver consideration. Whether or not she is successful in her attempts to return to the military will depend on the needs of the service and their recommendation in no way guarantees that she will be allowed to return to any branch of service. Therefore, other than the administrative correction to change the applicant’s RE code to 2C, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that 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-2015-01391 in Executive Session on 3 December 2015, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 March 2015, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AETC/SGPS, dated 15 May 2015. Exhibit D. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 21 May 2015. Exhibit E. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 15 July 2015. Exhibit F. Letter, SAF/MRBR, 12 August 2015. Exhibit G. Letter, Applicant, undated, w/atchs.