Docket No: 6328-20 
Ref: Signature Date 

Dear    
 
This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to Title 10, United States Code, Section 1552.  After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board for Correction of Naval Records (Board) found the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice.  Consequently, your application was denied.     
 
Regarding your request for a personal appearance, the Board determined that a personal appearance with or without counsel will not materially add to their understanding of the issue(s) involved.  Therefore, the Board determined that a personal appearance was not necessary and considered your case based on the evidence of record. 
 
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 application on its merits.  A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 19 October 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. 
  
You enlisted in the Navy and began a period of active duty on 29 September 1999.  On 1 August 2001, you were discharged with an Honorable discharge.   
 
You requested an upgrade of the narrative reason for your discharge.  You said you would like your DD 214 to reflect Hardship as the correct separation reason and Pregnancy removed.  You asserted that you were separated due to a family hardship that could not be remedied by you or the Navy. You also asserted that, although you were pregnant at the time of separation,  that was not the reason for your separation.  Finally, you asserted the squadron explored all options to keep you on active duty and your commanding officer (CO) specifically approved a hardship separation because all options were explored.  The Board concluded these factors and assertions were not sufficient to warrant a change to your discharge status.  The Board noted you provided no evidence to show your CO approved a hardship discharge. 
 
It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that favorable action cannot be taken.  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,