RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-02195

	COUNSEL: 
	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to show his disability retirement.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was disability retired in 2014 for injuries sustained while he was mobilized to Afghanistan in 2011 and he is now having difficulties with his GI Bill benefits due to the DD Form 214 not reflecting disability retirement.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a retired Air Force staff sergeant.  On 30 Oct 11, the applicant was issued a DD Form 214 for “Release from Active Duty” after being mobilized in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM from 16 Mar 11 to 19 Sep 11.  On 2 Nov 14 he was permanently disability retired.   For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/DPTS recommends denying the application.  The applicant’s DD Form 214 was created prior to him being placed on the PDRL (Permanent Disability Retired List). His medical disposition cannot be added to an earlier time period where it did not apply.  However, in the interest of serving the applicant, a Verification of Member’s Active Service after 1 Oct 09 memorandum is provided to assist in securing benefits from the Veteran’s Administration.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 15 Feb 18 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was timely filed.

2.  The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.

3.  After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of ARPC/DPTS and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

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-2017-02195 in Executive Session on 8 May 18:

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

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 13 Feb 17.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, ARPC/DPTS, dated 5 Dec 17.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 15 Feb 18.

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