Docket No: 1410-21 
Date: Ref Signature 

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 application on its merits.  A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 26 March 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.   
 
You enlisted in the Marine Corps and began a period of active service on 18 January 1984.  On 29 May 1987, you were discharged with an honorable characterization of service.  Your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) reflects the following name: Jackson, Randolph.  
 
The Board carefully weighed your request for adjustment to the name listed on your discharge documents from “to “  The Board reviewed the materials that you submitted with your application.  The Board noted your DD Form 214 correctly reflects your legal name at the time of your discharge from naval service, and although you have provided documentation of your name change, the name change did not occur until 1 June 1988, after your separation for the Navy.  After careful consideration of your contentions, the Board did not find evidence of an error or injustice, and concluded that it did not have a basis to grant your requests.   
 
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, 
                                                                                                         
4/6/2021
Executive Director