AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL DOCUMENT  
	CASE NUMBER

 FD-2022-00517 	
					
SUMMARY: 

The applicant was discharged on 18 October 2019 in accordance with AFI 36-3208 with an Entry Level Separation for Failed Medical/Physical Procurement Standards.  The applicant appealed for an upgrade of his reenlistment eligibility code.

The applicant was not represented by counsel.    

The applicant requested the board be completed based on a records 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 that the reentry code is improper because the code “4C” is used for those who were discharged with over 180 days of service, which he was not.  He stated that he was informed he could get in with a waiver but is requesting an upgrade to make the process easier and more efficient.  The applicant concluded that he has been cleared by his doctor to return to service. 

The DRB reviewed the applicant’s entire service record and found no evidence of impropriety or inequity to warrant an upgrade of the discharge.  The applicant’s request for a change of reentry code to allow for re-enlistment could not be supported due to current policies.  Under DoDI 6130.03, Medical Standards for Appointment, Enlistment, or Induction in the Military Services, the applicant’s condition prior to and during service are considered disqualifying conditions for induction into military service.  The applicant did not provide sufficient evidence contrary to what is currently in the record, that would substantiate his claim that he is now cleared.  The Board determined that the reentry code received was appropriate. 

If the applicant can provide additional information to substantiate his contentions, the Board recommends he exercises the right to make a personal appearance before the DRB or appeal the DRB’s decision to the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records. 

FINDING:  The DRB voted unanimously to deny the applicant’s request to upgrade his discharge characterization to Honorable, to change the discharge narrative reason to Secretarial Authority, and to change the reenlistment eligibility code to 2C or 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. Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall remain “Entry Level Separation”, the narrative reason for separation shall remain “Failed Medical/Physical Procurement Standards”, and the reentry code shall remain “4C.”  The Air Force DRB 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)