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

	JRE
Docket No. 08267-07
 	29 July 2008

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 24 July 2008. 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.

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.

The Board found that you served on active duty in the Marine Corps Reserve from 24 July 2006 to 2 February 2007, when you were discharged by reason of a personality disorder, with an uncharacterized entry level separation.

The Board found that you were not entitled to a characterized discharge because separation processing was initiated during your first 180 days of service. Although you were evaluated and treated for numerous physical and emotional complaints during your brief period of service, you were considered physically qualified for separation, and there was no basis for referring you to the disability evaluation system, which is a prerequisite to disability separation and retirement. In addition, you have not demonstrated that you were incorrectly diagnosed with a personality disorder. 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