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

Docket No. 5589-20
 
 
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 Recruiting Command letter 1133 Ser N35 of 4 September 2020.  
 
You requested to be removed from the Loan Repayment Program (LRP) to gain your entire Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. The Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, to include your assertions.  The Board concluded that you did not meet the criteria to receive LRP funding in accordance with Navy Recruiting Command Instruction 1130.8 (series).  Specifically, the policy indicates the LRP application process is complete when the applicant selects the LRP option during classification and provides all documents listed on the LRP Worksheet to Navy Recruiting Command LRP Manager and receives final approval for enrollment.  A review of your record indicates you never submitted the final paperwork to garner approval to receive funds for the LRP prior to entering active duty.  However, you not receiving LRP funds does not negate your eligibility for the incentive during the classification process, therefore, the Board found your record does not require correction.  The Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for determining eligibility for education benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and have a Veterans Affairs decision reviews and appeals process.  For additional information visit https://www.va.gov/decision-reviews/. 
 
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, 
8/12/2021
Deputy Director