Dear  
 
This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to Section 1552 of Title 10, United States Code.  After careful and conscientious consideration of relevant portions of your naval record and your application, the Board for Correction of Naval Records (Board) found the evidence submitted insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice.  Consequently, your application has been denied. 
 
The Board determined that your personal appearance, with or without counsel, would not materially add to their understanding of the issues involved.  Therefore, the Board determined that a personal appearance was not necessary and considered your case based on the evidence of record. 
 
A three-member panel of the Board, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 23 February 2021.  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 the 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.  
 
The Board carefully considered your request to increase your individual trait average and promotion recommendation for your evaluation report and counseling record covering the period 16 March 2017 to 15 November 2017.  You contend that the trait average was unjust, your performance was not assessed correctly, and your evaluation is invalid as it was not written by the correct rater.  
 
The Board noted that you signed the evaluation acknowledging the contents of the report and the right to submit a statement, and that you indicated on the report that you did not want to submit a statement.  The Board further noted that in your petition you failed to provide the individual trait marks you want modified and why an upgrade in the promotion recommendation is warranted.  You also failed to provide any documentation to support the fact that your rater was incorrect.  The Board determined that you did not furnish sufficient evidence to substantiate your contention that the evaluation was unfair and procedurally defective and concluded that the evaluation shall remain in your record. 

You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon submission of new matters, which will require you to complete and submit a new DD Form 149.  New matters are those not previously presented to or 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,