DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
           BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
				                   2 NAVY ANNEX
                                                                                           WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100

	LCC:lc
					Docket No: 2575-04
										11 May 2004

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions of title 10 of the United States Code, section 1552.

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 11 May 2004. Your allegations of error and injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this Board. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of your application, together with all material submitted in support thereof, your naval record and applicable statutes, regulations and policies. In addition, the Board considered the advisory opinion furnished by OPNAV memorandum 7220 Ser N130C3/040315, 30 April 2004, a copy of which is attached.

After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board found that the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice. In this connection, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in the advisory opinion. Accordingly, your application has been denied. The names and votes of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request.

It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that favorable action cannot be taken. You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon submission of new and material evidence or other matter not previously considered by the Board. In this regard, it is important to keep in mind that a presumption of regularity attaches to all official records. Consequently, when applying for a correction of an official naval record, the burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice.

Sincerely,

W. DEAN PFEIFFER
Executive Director

Enclosure
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20350~2O00

IN REPLY REFER TO

7220
Ser N13OC3/0403l5
30 Apr 04

MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS

Via:	Assistant for BCNR Matters, Pers-OOXCB

Subj:	REQUEST FOR COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ICO

Ref:	(a) SECNAVINST 1900.7G

End:	(1) BCNR Case File #02575-04 w/CD-Rom Service Record

1.	Per your request, the following recommendation concerning enclosure (1) is provided.

2.	Enclosure (1) indicates a request to change his entitlement from “half” to “full” separation pay upon his discharge under honorable conditions on 30 Sep 02.

3.	A review enclosure (1), revealed that the petitioner was discharged from active duty due to weight control failure (SPD code “GCR”) on 30 SEP 02. IAW reference (a), members separated for weight control failure are only entitled to half separation pay.

4.	N13OC recommends disapproval of the petitioner’s request to change his separation pay from “half” to “full” IAW reference (a).

Assistant Head, Pay and
Allowances Section (N13OC)