RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-02104 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His medical incentive pay eligibility date be changed to 6 months from his time-on-station date and that he receive retroactive incentive pay from this eligibility date. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was not informed or aware of the incentive pay program. He became eligible in August 2014, but didn’t know this until he found out in April 2015, through his peers. He submitted his incentive pay paperwork as soon as he knew about the program but believes he should receive retroactive pay from August 2014. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is currently serving on active duty as a Physician Assistant in the grade of captain (O-3). On 1 Jul 15, the applicant signed a one-year active duty service commitment incentive pay contract. 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/DPANF2 recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice to award the applicant retroactive incentive pay. The applicant contends he was not properly informed or aware of Incentive Pay as an option. AFPC/DPANF1 notes the applicant is eligible for Incentive Pay; however, the applicant did not exercise due diligence to obtain information on applicable Air Force special pay programs. In this case, there was no administrative error on the part of the Air Force. Furthermore, the statute at issue (37 USC 335, Chapter 5 Subchapter II) contains no retroactive language to grant the applicant back pay. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPANF2 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 28 Aug 15 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 to award retroactive incentive pay to the applicant. 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 or injustice in administering the medical incentive pay program. We note the applicant completed a medical incentive pay contract on 1 Jul 15. 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-2015-02104 in Executive Session on 1 Mar 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 May 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPANF2, dated 22 Jun 15. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Aug 15.