Docket No. 3842-20
Ref: Signature Date 

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. 
 
A three-member panel of the Board, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 13 July 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 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.  In addition, the Board considered the advisory opinion contained in Navy Personnel Command memorandum 5420 Ser 91/130 of 18 June 2020; a copy of which was previously provided to you for comment. 
 
You requested a qualifying year of service for your final year in the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (AFHPSP).  The Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, to include your assertions.  However, the Board concluded that you did not meet the criteria to garner a qualifying year of service for your last year in the AFHPSP in accordance to Department of Defense Instruction 6000.13 and Bureau of Naval Personnel Instruction 1001.39F.  Specifically, the aforementioned policies indicate that in order to receive a qualifying year of service, Reservists must be credited with at least 50 retirement points and complete a full anniversary year.  A review of your record indicates, you completed the AFHPSP on 5 June 2003; 15-days short of your 20 June anniversary date, thereby rendering you ineligible to receive credit for your fourth year in AFHPSP.  In this connection, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in the advisory opinion. 
 
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. 
 
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, 

8/17/21


Deputy Director