DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
Docket No. 5883-15 
MAY 2 O 2016 

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions of 10 USC 1552 . 
 
Although your application was not filed in a timely manner, the Board found it in the interest of justice to waive the statute of limi tations and consider your case on i t s merits. A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 25 March 2016. Your allegat ions of error and injustice were reviewed in accordance with admi nistrative 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, your naval record and applicable statutes, regulations and polLcies. 

A review of your record shows that you entered active duty with the Navy in August 1981 . In early 1985, you were diagnosed with a manic depressive illness that prompted a medical board to refer you to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). On 4 April 1985, the PEB determined you were not fit for continued naval service due to Bi-polar Affective Illness, Manic with Mood Congruent, Psychotic Features. Your condition was rated 30% disabling and you were placed on the Temporary Disability Retirement List on 10 May 1985. On 12 January 1990, you were plac·ed on the Permanent Disability Retirement List for Schizoaffective Schizophrenia with a 30% disability rating. 

The Board carefully considered your argume sability was combat related due to your service onboard~n 1982. You contend that there is a causal connection between the combat stresses associated with your participation in operations off the coast of Lebanon and the disability that led to your retirement. Unfortunately, the Board did not agree with your rationale for relief. According to the 5 March 1985 medical board report, you started experienc ing symptoms related to your condition when your "childhood sweetheart" died from "MS." This led to a two week period of psychotic behavior that culminated with a psychological breakdown and hospi talization. The medical board report convinced the Board that your disabil ity was not incurred as a result of a combat event. Accordingly, the Board was unable to find an error or injusti ce warranting a correction to your record an~ 4enied your application. The names and votes of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request . 

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 evidence within one year from the date of the Board's decision. New evidence is evidence not previously considered by the Board prior to making its decision in this case. In this regard, it is important to keep in mind that a presumption of regul arity 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, 

Executive Director 
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