UNITED STATES COAST GUARD DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD Docket #: 2019-046 
Discharge Issued Character: Honorable Narrative Reason: Non Selection Permanent Promotion SPD/RE Code: JGB/N/ A 
Authority of Discharge: Ml000.4 ART 1.A.12 
Date of Separation: 6/30/2016 
DRB Decision Character: No Change Narrative Reason: No Change SPD/RE Code: No Change/No Change 
New Authority: No Change 
Discharge Review Board Discussion and Decision: 
The applicant was discharged in June of 2016 from for Non-Selection, Permanent Promotion, after serving a total of 11 Years, 04 Months and 07 Days on Active Duty. There was a Separation Authorization and DD-214 available for review. The Board discussed the application and documentation provided by the former member pertaining to the payback of separation pay (i.e. paid in full letter from the VA). The documentation provided was inconclusive at determining if the debt was paid in full. Prior to the case being heard the DRB contacted the applicant and afforded them another opportunity to provide payment information an additional time. The applicant claims they had a phone conversation with OPM and was told of the ability to change his DD-214 once the separation pay was paid back, however no policy was cited nor could be located. 
RECOMMENDATION: The Board deemed that the applicant's character of service, reason for separation and reenlistment code are appropriate and should not be changed. The applicant has not substantiated any error or inequity. 
Propriety: Discharge was proper. Equity: Discharge was equitable. Board Conclusion: recommend no relief 
2 In reviewing discharges, the Board presumes regularity in the conduct of governmental affairs unless there is substantial credible evidence (to include evidence submitted by the Applicant) to rebut the presumption.