WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?
MEDICAL RECORDS
If you are in or were in the military, you should be concerned that your medical records can be changed by a doctor you've never seen and without your knowledge. If that happens, you may have little recourse for correcting them.
In Adam's case, it took three years for the the Air Force Academy to provide the medical records that showed when the doctor he had never met with added the diagnosis. Adam requested the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records
review his case and the psychological advisor recommended the records be corrected. However, when they updated the records, they added additional damaging information.
LEGAL PRECEDENCE
If you are in the military, you should be concerned that if your constitutional rights are violated, you will have no recourse.
In the most recent ruling on Adam's case, the judge does not deny that Adam's constitutional rights were violated, he only says that the court cannot rule on matters like this. The judge is setting precedence that as long as the military has no procedure for which a constitutional right is violated, there is no recourse for anyone in military.
Essentially, this gives the leaders in the military a free pass to do whatever they would like, as long as no procedures exists.
INJUSTICE
Military members and their families should be concerned that leaders and doctors are not being held accountable. The doctor in this case, Dr. Kristin Henley Price, who is still serving in the military, has claimed she saw and evaluated Adam. However, she did not. We believe she either acted on her own to fabricate Adam's medical records or that she was ordered to do so.
The Colorado State Board of Psychologist Examiners, which regulates licensed psychologists in Colorado, has now opened an investigation into the alleged medical provider who we believe, falsified Adam's records.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
ENCOURAGE THE COURT TO RULE AGAINST USAFA
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE TENTH CIRCUIT
Write to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and tell them that a ruling against Adam DeRito would allow the USAFA to get away with falsification of medical records and retaliation.
DEMAND CHANGE
Let these elected officials know that what the United States Air Force Academy did to Adam and others is unfair. Tell them that an investigation needs to take place. Demand that that they reform the process and protect military service members and veterans.
SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND
July 20, 2025
Senator Gillibrand has been an advocate for sexual assault victims in the military. Tell her that we also need to protect military service members from retaliation and falsification of medical records. Contact her HERE
SENATOR MICHAEL BENNET
July 20, 2025
Senator Bennet also represents the state in which the Air Force Academy is located. Tell him that there needs to be an investigation into the retaliation and falsification of medical records perpetrated by USAFA. Contact him HERE.
REP. DOUG LAMBORN
July 20, 2025
Representative Lamborn represents the Colorado’s 5th Congressional District where the Air Force Academy is located. Tell him you want to see the Air Force and their leadership held accountable for their actions. Contact him HERE.
SENATOR JOHN THUNE
July 20, 2025
Senator Thune was one of the senators that requested an investigation into the alleged mishandling of sexual assault and drug investigations at the United States Air Force Academy. Let him know that an independent investigation needs to be conducted instead. Contact him HERE.
REP. JACKIE SPEIERS
July 20, 2025
Representative Speiers has been an advocate for sexual assault victims in the military. She has criticized the procedures for assault cases and the treatment of victims. Let her know that the Air Force Academy is using false medical diagnosis' to punish those who report assaults. Contact her HERE.
REP. DAN CRENSHAW
July 20, 2025
Representative Crenshaw is a veteran himself and has been an advocate for those serving in the military. Tell him that an independent investigation into the falsification of medical records as a retaliatory tactic needs to take place. Contact him HERE.
