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 relevant portions of your naval record and your application, 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 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 3 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.   
 
A review of your record shows that you entered active duty with the Navy in February 1974.  After being referred to mental health due to your refusal to cooperate during your treatment for hepatitis, you were diagnosed with an immature personality disorder on 20 November 1974 and recommended for administrative separation.  You were discharged on 17 January 1975 based on your personality disorder with an Honorable characterization of service. 
 
The Board carefully considered your arguments that you deserve a disability discharge based on your assertion of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  Unfortunately, the Board disagreed with your rationale for relief.  In reviewing your application, the Board found no evidence of a PTSD diagnosis.  Additionally, the Board noted that your 20 November 1974 diagnosis documented no evidence of a mental health condition or compensable disability condition.  While your medical history shows a history of child abuse that occurred prior to your entry into the Navy, the Board found no evidence of a mental health condition other than your diagnosed personality disorder.  Further, the Board concluded that any mental health condition was, more likely than not, a preexisting condition not aggravated by your service and, therefore, not compensable.  Finally, the Board concluded your main reason for administrative separation was your lack of motivation for continued service and not due to any disability condition.  The Board found no evidence of your inability to perform the duties of your office, grade, rank or rating except your unwillingness to perform.  Accordingly, the Board found insufficient evidence of error or injustice to warrant a change to your record.   
 
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,