DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 


Docket No. 8588-18 
Ref: Signature Date 


Dear 
This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the 
provisions of 10 USC 1552. After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, 
the Board found the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable 
material error or injustice. Consequently, your application has been denied. 

Although your application was not filed in a timely manner, the Board found it in the interest of 
justice to waive the statute of limitations and consider your case on its merits. A three-member 
panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your 
application on 23 May 2019. The names and votes of the members of the panel will be furnished 
upon request. 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, relevant portions of your naval record and applicable 
statutes, regulations and policies. 

A review of your record shows that you enlisted with the Marine Corps Reserve on 23 February 
1991. On 15 November 1993, you were notified of administrative separation processing for 
unsatisfactory participation from 11 September 1993 through 3 October 1993. After waiving 
your administrative separation board, you were discharged in March 1994 with an Other than 
Honorable characterization of service. 

The Board carefully considered your arguments that you deserve an upgrade to an Honorable 
characterization of service. You assert that you were unable to comply with your military 
requirements due to medical reasons. Unfortunately, the Board disagreed with your rationale for 
relief. Based on the lack of evidence that showed you suffered from a medical condition or that 
you provided such evidence to your command, the Board felt there was insufficient evidence to 
change your characterization of service. Based on your failure to attend multiple military drills 
without justification, the Board concluded the Marine Corps properly discharged you for 
unsatisfactory participation and awarded you an Other than Honorable characterization of 
service. Accordingly, the Board found insufficient evidence of error or injustice to warrant a 
change to your record. 

It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that favorable action cannot be taken 
at this time. You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon the submission of 
new and material evidence. New evidence is evidence 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, 

5/31/2019