ex-AR, USN
ND06-01020

Current Discharge and Applicant’s Request:

Application Received:  				20060725
Narrative Reason for Separation:			
Character of Service:				
Discharge Authority:				MILPERSMAN 3620280
Last Duty Assignment/Command at Discharge:	RTC GREAT LAKES IL

Applicant’s Request:
	Narrative Reason change to:		     
	Characterization change to:		
	Review Requested:			
Representation:  					

Decision:

Date of Decision:					20     
The Discharge shall change :		
						
Regarding propriety, the Board found the discharge:	
Regarding equity, the Board found the discharge:	
 (or BCD only) The Board found that clemency was: 	
Vote (characterization/reason)			/ 
Location of Board:				Washington D.C.
Complete Service Record:				
Complete Medical Record:			
Complete Discharge Package:			

Summary of Service:

Prior Service:
Inactive: USNR (DEP)				19980903 - 19990105 
Active:   NONE		
Period of Service Under Review:
Date of Enlistment:  				19990106
Years Contracted:  				;        
Date of Discharge:				19990204
Length of Service:				00  Yrs  00  Mos  29  Days
Time Lost During This Period:			
Days Unauthorized Absence:			     
Days Confinement:				        

Education Level:  				
Age at this Enlistment:  				
AFQT:  						44
Highest Rate/Rank:				AR

Performance Evaluation Averages (number of marks):
Performance:					N/A
Behavior:					N/A
OTA:						N/A
Extracted from:  
Applicant’s Supporting Documents    Other:       

Awards and Decorations (as listed on the DD Form 214):
NONE

Service Record Entries Related to Characterization of Service or Narrative Reason for Separation

19990201:	Commanding officer, RTC ltr to Officer in Charge, PSA, RTC, Great Lakes.  C.O. comments:  The applicant’s diagnosed chronic atypical chest pain has interfered with his assignment to, and performance of duty.  I authorize separation from the naval service with an entry level separation.  Reentry code: RE-4.

Medical Record Entries Related to Characterization of Service or Narrative Reason for Separation

19990127:	Branch Medical Clinic, Great Lakes, IL.  Entry Level Medical Separation for condition that existed prior to entry.
	Diagnosis: Chronic Atypical chest pain.
	This condition is not correctable to meet Navy standards.

Elements of Discharge:  [INVOLUNTARY]

Discharge Process:				
Date Notified:					19990128
Reason for Discharge				

Least Favorable Characterization:			
Record Supports Narrative Reason:			
Date Applicant Responded to Notification:		19990128
Rights Elected at Notification:
Consult with Counsel			
Administrative Board			
Obtain Copies	  			
Submit Statement(s)			
GCMCA Review				

Administrative Board Date:			     
Findings and Recommendations:			
Reason for Discharge:				;  ; Vote:       
Reason for Discharge:				;  ; Vote:       
Reason for Discharge:				;  ; Vote:       
Separation Warranted:				; Vote:       
Recommendation Regarding Separation:		; 
Recommendation Regarding Characterization:	; Vote:       
						
Recommendation of Commanding Officer (date):	       
Discharge directed by (date):			COMMANDING OFFICER 19990201
Narrative reason directed:				
Characterization directed:				 
Date Applicant Discharged:			      
NDRB Documentary Review Conducted (date):	     
NDRB Documentary Review Docket Number:	     
NDRB Documentary Review Findings:		     

Elements of Discharge  [REQUESTED BY MEMBER]

Discharge Process:
Date Member Requested Separation:			     
Member Requested Separation Due To:			
Characterization Requested:				
member Recognized Least Favorable:			
Recommendation of Commanding Officer (date):		,         
Discharge directed by (date):					     
Narrative reason directed		:				
Characterization directed:					

Additional Information Considered by Board

Type of documentation submitted by the Applicant and considered by the Board
       
       	Document Type					#Pages
       Related to Period of Service Under Review:
	Service/Medical Record:				1
	Other Period of Service:				0
       Related to Post-Service Period:
	Community Service:				0
	Education:					0
	Employment:					0
	Health/Medical:					0
	Character Statements:				0
	Criminal Records Checks:				0
	Additional Statements from Applicant:		0
        Other Documentation	 (Describe Below)		0

        Total Number of Pages:				1

       Description of Other Documentation:
            

Discussion

Propriety and Equity
There is a presumption of regularity in the conduct of Government affairs.  This presumption will be applied in any review unless there is substantial credible evidence to rebut the presumption, to include evidence submitted by the Applicant.  After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s Summary of Service, Service Record Entries, Medical Record Entries, Elements of Discharge and evidence submitted by the Applicant, the Board found the Applicant’s discharge proper and equitable.

[discuss issues here]

Applicant’s Issues as Summarized by the Board:
1.  
2.  
3.
4.

Acceptance of Applicant’s Issues:
The Board accepted Issue(s) 1-2 for consideration.  

Issue 1 (Propriety).

Issue 2 (Equity).
  
Regarding the Applicant’s Issues 3-4, the Board determined that  which can form the basis of relief for the Applicant or that the Board did not have the authority to grant the relief for which the Applicant petitioned.  The Applicant is directed to the Addendum regarding these Issue(s).  

Minority Opinion

None

Signature:_____________________

Pertinent Regulation/Law

A.  The Naval Military Personnel Manual, (NAVPERS 15560C), Change 18, effective 12 Dec 97 until 12 Jun 01, Article 1910-130 (formerly 3620280), Separation by Reason of Defective Enlistments and Inductions - Erroneous Enlistment.

B.   Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5420.174D of 22 December 2004, Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) Procedures and Standards, Part II, Para 211, Regularity of Government Affairs,  Part V, Para 502, Propriety  and  Para 503, Equity.

ADDENDUM:  Information for the Applicant

Complaint Procedures:  If you believe that the decision in your case is unclear, not responsive to the issues you raised, or does not otherwise comport with the decisional document requirements of DoD Instruction 1332.28, you may submit a complaint in accordance with Enclosure (5) of that Instruction.  You should read Enclosure (5) of the Instruction before submitting such a complaint.  The complaint procedure does not permit a challenge of the merits of the decision; it is designed solely to ensure that the decisional documents meet applicable requirements for clarity and responsiveness.  You may view DoD Instruction 1332.28 and other Decisional Documents by going online at “http://Boards.law.af.mil”.

Additional Reviews:  Subsequent to a document review, former members are eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided the application is received at the NDRB within 15 years from the date of discharge.  The Applicant can provide documentation to support any claims of post-service accomplishments or any additional evidence related to this discharge.  Representation at a personal appearance hearing is recommended but not required.  If a former member has been discharged for more than 15 years, has already been granted a personal appearance hearing or has otherwise exhausted his opportunities before the NDRB, the Applicant may petition the Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR), 2 Navy Annex, Washington, DC 20370-5100 for further review.

Service Benefits:  The Veterans Administration determines eligibility for post-service benefits, not the Naval Discharge Review Board.  There is no requirement or law that grants recharacterization solely on the issue of obtaining Veterans' benefits and this issue does not serve to provide a foundation upon which the Board can grant relief.

Employment/ Educational Opportunities:  The Board has no authority to upgrade a discharge for the sole purpose of enhancing employment or educational opportunities.  Regulations limit the Board’s review to a determination of the propriety and equity of the discharge.  

Reenlistment/ RE-code:  Since the NDRB has no jurisdiction over reenlistment, reentry, or reinstatement into the Navy, Marine Corps, or any other of the Armed Forces, the NDRB is not authorized to change a reenlistment code.  Only the Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR) can make changes to reenlistment codes.  Additionally, the Board has no authority to upgrade a discharge for the sole purpose of enhancing reenlistment opportunities.  An unfavorable “RE” code is, in itself, not a bar to reenlistment.  A request for a waiver can be submitted during the processing of a formal application for reenlistment through a recruiter.

Medical Conditions and Misconduct:  DoD disability regulations do not preclude a disciplinary separation.  Appropriate regulations stipulate that separations for misconduct take precedence over potential separations for other reasons.  Whenever a member is being processed through the Physical Evaluation Board, and subsequently is processed for an administrative involuntary separation for misconduct, the disability evaluation is suspended.  The Physical Evaluation Board case remains in suspense pending the outcome of the non-disability proceedings.  If the action includes either a punitive or administrative discharge for misconduct, the medical board report is filed in the member’s terminated health record.  Additionally, the NDRB does not have the authority to change a narrative reason for separation to one indicating a medical disability or “PTSD.”  Only the Board for Correction of Naval Records can grant this type of narrative reason change.  

Automatic Upgrades -  There is no law or regulation, which provides that an unfavorable discharge may be upgraded based solely on the passage of time or good conduct in civilian life subsequent to leaving Naval service.  The NDRB is authorized to consider post-service factors in the recharacterization of a discharge to the extent such matters provide a basis for a more thorough understanding of the Applicant’s performance and conduct during the period of service under review.  Examples of documentation that may be provided to the Board include proof of educational pursuits, verifiable employment records, documentation of community service, credible evidence of a substance free lifestyle and certification of non-involvement with civil authorities.  

Issues Concerning Bad-Conduct Discharges (BCD) – Because relevant and material facts stated in a court-martial specification are presumed by the NDRB to be established facts, issues relating to the Applicant’s innocence of charges for which he was found guilty cannot form a basis for relief.  With respect to a discharge adjudged by a court-martial, the action of the NDRB is restricted to upgrades based on clemency.  Clemency is an act of leniency that reduces the severity of the punishment imposed.  

Board Membership:  The names and votes of the members of the Board are recorded on the original of this document and may be obtained from the service records by writing to:

				Secretary of the Navy Council of Review Boards
				Attn:  Naval Discharge Review Board
				720 Kennon Street SE Rm 309
				Washington Navy Yard DC  20374-5023