Docket No. 3160-20  
Ref:  Signature Date  
From: Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records  
To:   Secretary of the Navy  


Ref:  (a) Title 10 U.S.C. §1552 
      (b) Joint Travel Regulations (2017)  
Encl: (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments 
      (2) CNO memo 7220 Ser N130C1/19U1589 of 03 Sep 19 
      (3) Subject’s naval record  

1.  Pursuant to the provisions of reference (a) Subject, hereinafter referred to as Petitioner, filed enclosure (1) with this Board requesting, in effect, that the applicable naval record be corrected to authorize travel allowances reimbursement of Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) and Dislocation Allowance (DLA). 

2.  The Board, consisting of , reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on April 23, 2020 and, pursuant to its regulations, determined that the corrective action indicated below should be taken on the available evidence of record.  Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of the enclosures, relevant portions of Petitioner’s naval record, and applicable statutes, regulations and policies. 

3.  The Board, having reviewed all the facts of record pertaining to Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice, finds as follows: 

a.  Before applying to this Board, Petitioner exhausted all administrative remedies available under existing law and regulations within the Department of the Navy. 

b. BUPERS Order 2797, ultimate duty station, 

c.  On November 8, 2017, Petitioner issued BUPERS Order 2797 modification for duty with 

d. On November 11, 2017, Petitioner and dependent spouse departs and arrive in effective November 12, 2017. 

e.  On November 12, 2017, Petitioner and dependent spouse check into temporary quarters aboard 

f.  On November 13, 2017, Petitioner is joined for temporary duty with and joined for duty with effective December 14, 2017. 

g.  In correspondence attached as enclosure (2), the office having cognizance over the subject matter addressed in Petitioner’s application has commented to the effect that the request has merit and warrants favorable action. 

CONCLUSION 

Upon review and consideration of all the evidence of record, and especially in light of the contents of enclosure (2), the Board finds the existence of an injustice warranting the following corrective action.  The Board concluded per reference (b), chapter 9, Part C, paragraph 9150 and chapter 5, Section A10, paragraph 5438 the Petitioner is entitled to Temporary Lodging Allowance and Dislocation Allowance. 

RECOMMENDATION 

That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: 

Petitioner authorized travel allowances in connection with Permanent Change of Station, BUPERS Order 2797 to include Temporary Lodging Allowance and Dislocation Allowance. 

Appropriate Naval Personnel Office facilitate Petitioner’s travel allowance requests and ensure appropriate payments are processed in a timely manner. 

Note: Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS) will complete an audit of Petitioner’s records to determine if Petitioner is due any back pay and allowances. 

A copy of this Report of Proceedings will be filed in Petitioner’s naval record. 

4.  It is certified that quorum was present at the Board’s review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board’s proceedings in the above entitled matter. 

5.  Pursuant to the delegation of authority set out in Section 6(e) of the revised Procedures of the Board for Correction of Naval Records (32 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 723.6(e)) and having assured compliance with its provisions, it is hereby announced that the foregoing corrective action, taken under the authority of reference (a), has been approved by the Board on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy.