DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 

Docket No: 6945-15 OEC 1 9 2016 

Dear ­

This is in reference to your latest reconsideration request dated 15 April 2014. You previously petitioned the Board and were advised in our letter that your application had been disapproved. Your case was reconsidered in accordance with Board for Correction of Naval Records procedures that conform to Lipsman v. Secretary ofthe Army, 335 F. Supp. 2d 48 (D.D.C 2004). 
Since your application was submitted with new evidence not previously considered, the Board found it in the interest ofjustice to review your application. Your current request has been carefully examined by a three-member panel of the Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session on 20 July 2016. The names and votes ofthe members of the panel will be furnished upon request. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of your application and any material submitted in support ofyour application. 

Regarding your request for a personal appearance, Board regulations state that personal appearances before the Board are not granted as a right, but only when the Board determines that such an appearance will serve some useful purpose. In your case, the Board determined that a personal appearance was not necessary and considered your case based on the evidence of record. 
After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board determined that your statement regarding the circumstances surrounding your discharge, even though not previously considered by the Board, was insufficient to establish the existence of material error or injustice. The Board determined that the seriousness of your misconduct outweighed your desire to change your reentry code. Further, an RE-4 reentry code is authorized when a Sailor is separated due to misconduct and is not recommended for retention or reenlistment. Accordingly, your application has been denied. 

A review of your recent application reveals that your request must again be denied. In the absence of sufficient material evidence for reconsideration, the decision ofthe Board is final, and your only recourse would be to initiate action, at no cost to the Board, to a court of appropriate jurisdiction. 
Sincerely, 

Executive Director 
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