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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORREC"TION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURlliOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
Docket No. 7530-15 
MA~ 2 0 2016 


This is in reference t o your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to· the provisions of 10 USC 1552. Your case was recons idered in accordance with p~ocedures that conform to Lipsman v . .Secretary ·of the Army,· 335 F. Supp. 2d 48 (D.D.C. 2004). You were previously denied l!'el ief by this Board on 20 January 2011. -In addition, you were denied reconsideration without a hearing on 8. September 2011 and 21 October 2011. 

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 22 April 2016. Your allegations of error and injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this Board. Documentary materi al considered by the Board consisted of your application, together with all material submitted in support thereof, your naval record and applicable statutes, regulations and policies. However, after careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board determined that your case does not warrant relief. Accordingly, your request has been denied. The names and votes of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request. 

The Board carefully considered your argument that you deserve a disability r etirement or an upgrade from your Other than Honorable characterization of service. You contend that you suffer ed fr om Post­t raumat i c Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Schizophrenia while you were in the military. The Board noted that you were administratively separated by your own request in lieu of trial by special court­martial after you were accused of being absent without authority, missing ship's movement , derelict in duty for failing to properly store confidential material, .and making a false official statement. In addition, they were unable t o find any evidence i n your record to support your contention that you suffered from PTSD or Schizophrenia. In fact, you were medically cleared for separation on 30 June 2000 by a physician who marked you normal i n all aspects. In your report of medi cal history, you stated t hat you attempted suicide while on restriction and being depressed about being in the Navy but made no claims regarding PTSD or Schizophrenfa. Based on t he lack of evidence, the Board determined no error or injustice exists in your case. 

Regarding your claim of PTSD, the Board found no evidence to support your unsubstantiated claim that you suffer from the disorder. Therefore, the board concluded that the Secret ary of Defense Memorandum of September 3, 2014, Supplemental Guidance to Military Boards of Correction of Military/Naval Records Considering Discharge Upgrade Requests by. Veterans Claiming Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Deputy Under Secretary of Defense's memo of 24 February 2016 do not apply in your case. 
It is regrettable that the circumstances o f your case are such that the Board will not process any additional reviews and this matter is considered a final action. However, if you wish to continue to seek relief you will need to present your concerns to a federal court of appropriate jurisdiction. 
Sincerely,