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

Docket No. 4149-20 
Ref: Signature Date 


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 22 December 2020.  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 Supply System Command letter 5040 Ser N34/056 of 11 August 2020 and your response to the opinion. 
  
You requested a pay adjustment with excess weight from your household goods (HHG) move in June 2018.  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 exceeded your authorized maximum weight of 13,500 pounds in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations.  Upon review of your record, the Board determined that you received a reweigh of your HHG and were billed the lower of the two weights.  However, the Board was unable to corroborating evidence that validates your assertion of your HHG being weighed incorrectly or that other personal belongings were included in the weight of your HHG.  Financial hardship may be considered for remission of this debt.  If you seek remission of this debt, you must submit DD Form 2789, Remission of Indebtedness Application to Chief of Naval Personnel (N130C) at NXAG_N130C@navy.mil.  

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,