From:  Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records 
To:     Secretary of the Navy 
 
Subj:   REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD ICO   
   
Ref:   (a) Title 10 U.S.C. §1552 
            (b) OPNAVINST 7220.17 
 
Encl:   (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments 
        (2) BUMED ltr 7220 Ser M1/20UM10040 of 25 Jun 20 
        (3) Subject’s naval record 
 
1.  Pursuant to the provisions of reference (a) Subject, hereinafter referred to as Petitioner, filed enclosure (1) with the Board for Correction of Naval Records (Board), requesting his naval record be corrected to establish entitlement to Board Certification Pay (BCP). 
 
2.  The Board, consisting of , reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 16 March 2021 and, pursuant to its regulations, determined that the corrective action indicated below should be taken on the available evidence of record.  Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of the enclosures, relevant portions of Petitioner’s naval record, and applicable statutes, regulations and policies. 
 
3.  The Board, having reviewed all the facts of record pertaining to Petitioner's allegations of error and injustice, found that, before applying to this Board, he exhausted all administrative remedies available under existing law and regulations within the Department of the Navy.  The Board made the following findings: 
 
     a.  On 13 May 2008, Petitioner entered the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (AFHPSP) and was appointed to Ensign/O-1; time in the AFHPSP is not considered creditable.  
 
     b.  On 7 June 2011, Petitioner was appointed a permanent commission in the United States Navy in the grade of Lieutenant/O-3 and entered active duty. 
 
     c.  On 11 July 2012, Petitioner was assigned to the 3rd Marine Division to conduct residency training. 
 
     d.  On 1 September 2017, was promoted to Lieutenant Commander/O-4. 
 
    e.  In correspondence attached as enclosure (2), the office having cognizance over the subject matter addressed in Petitioner’s application has commented to the effect that Petitioiner was board certified on 11 December 2017 and the request has merit and warrants favorable action. 
 
CONCLUSION  
 
Upon review and consideration of all the evidence of record, and especially in light of the contents of enclosure (2), the Board finds the existence of an injustice warranting the following corrective action.  Petitioner met the basic eligibility criteria to receive BCP; however, Petitioner failed to submit request package as outlined in reference (b).  The Board found that had Petitioner received clear and timely guidance on BCP submission procedures, he would have followed proper steps to garner the incentive.  Although Petitioner did not complete the proper administrative requirements, the Board felt that under these circumstances, relief is warranted. 
 
RECOMMENDATION 
 
That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: 
 
Petitioner submitted BCP request package in a timely manner, and it was approved by cognizant authority.   
 
This change will entitle Petitioner to BCP with an annual rate of $6,000 effective 11 December 2017 through 30 September 2019.  Note:  Defense Finance and Accounting Service will conduct an audit of Petitioner’s pay records to determine retroactive pay entitlement. 
 
A copy of this Report of Proceedings will be filed in Petitioner’s naval record. 
 
4.  It is certified that a quorum was present at the Board’s review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board’s proceedings in the above-entitled matter. 
 
5.  Pursuant to the delegation of authority set out in Section 6(e) of the revised Procedures of the Board for Correction of Naval Records (32 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 723.6(e)), and having assured compliance with its provisions, it is hereby announced that the foregoing corrective action, taken under the authority of the reference, has been approved by the Board on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy.