AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL DOCUMENT  
	CASE NUMBER

 FD-2022-00495	
					
SUMMARY: 

The applicant was discharged on 5 October 2020 in accordance with AFI 36-3208 with an Entry Level Discharge and the Narrative Reason for Separation was Failed Medical /Physical Procurement Standards.  The applicant appealed for a change to the discharge narrative reason and a change to the reenlistment eligibility code.

The applicant was not represented by counsel.    

The applicant requested the board be completed based on a record only review.

The attached examiner’s brief (provided to applicant only), extracted from available service records, contains pertinent data regarding the circumstances and character of the applicant’s military service. 

DISCUSSION:  The Discharge Review Board (DRB), under its responsibility to examine the propriety and equity of an applicant’s discharge, is authorized to change the characterization of service and the narrative reason for discharge if such changes are warranted.  If applicable, the board can also change the applicant’s reenlistment eligibility code.  In reviewing discharges, the board presumes regularity in the conduct of governmental affairs unless there is substantial credible evidence to rebut the presumption, to include evidence submitted by the applicant.  The Board completed a thorough review of the circumstances that led to the discharge and the discharge process to determine if the discharge met the pertinent standards of equity and propriety.  

The applicant contended the discharge was improper and requested to change her reentry code from “4C” to “3K” to reenter the military.    She also stated the reentry code she received for her medical condition had been rectified.

The DRB recognized the applicant had a medical condition that prevented her from continuing Basic Military Training.  And when her condition was present, the reentry code “4C” was appropriate.  The applicant stated that her medical condition no longer exists, and she should be allowed the opportunity to reenter military pending MEPS medical review. 

FINDING:  The DRB voted unanimously to approve the applicant’s request, to change the discharge narrative reason to “Secretarial Authority” and to change the reentry code to “3K.”
 
CONCLUSION:  After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s issues, summary of service, service/medical record entries, and discharge process, the Board found the discharge was proper and equitable at the time.  However, there was sufficient evidence to indicate that the medical condition no longer exist.  Thus, the narrative reason for separation shall change to “Secretarial Authority” with a corresponding separation code of “LFF” and the reentry code shall change to “3K.” The Air Force DRB (AFDRB) results were approved by the board president on 17 February 2023.  

If desired, the applicant can request a list of the board members and their votes by writing to:

Air Force Review Boards Agency
Attn: Discharge Review Board
3351 Celmers Lane
Joint Base Andrews, NAF Washington, MD  20762-6602  

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Attachment:
Examiner's Brief (Applicant Only)