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

Docket No. 5894-20 
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. 

Although your application was not filed in a timely manner, the Board found it in the interest of justice to waive the statute of limitations and consider your case on its merits. 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 Bureau of Medicine and Surgery letter 5400 DCTF/20UDCTF0097 of 20 November 2020; a copy of which was previously provided to you for comment.
 
You requested relief of debt incurred from the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (AFHPSP). The Board, in its review of relevant portions of your naval record and application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, to include your assertions. The Board concluded by signing the AFHPSP Medical Students Service Agreement on 28 November 2011, you acknowledged if you became unable to complete the education program, you would be required to repay the total cost of advanced education. A review of your record indicates you were found not physically qualified for appointment, enlistment and induction in accordance with the Manual of the Medical Department, Chapter 15 and a waiver of the physical standards was denied on 12 May 2015. 

Thereafter, you were discharged on 20 June 2015, and recoupment of funds expended for your education was approved on 23 November 2015. However, as an alternative to repayment of the loan, you may complete your obligation to the Department of the Navy through service as a civilian physician. 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, 

8/12/2021