DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
Docket No. 7683-15 
HAY 2 0 2016 


Dear 

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions of 10 USC 1552. Your case was reconsidered in accordance with procedures that conform to 335 F. Supp. 2d 48 (D.D.C. 2004). 
previously denied relief by this Board on 4 October 2007. 

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 29 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 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 policies. However, after careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board determined that while your request does contain new information not previously considered by the Board, specifically a ship's log from USS  
( ) that describes an aircraft mishap in March 1956, it 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 arguments that you injured your hand while attempting to rescue the pilot involved in the 13 March 1956 aircraft mishap described in the ship's log. You contend that since the injury was incurred as a result of combat, it warrants Combat Related Special Compensation. Unfortunately, the Board did not find sufficient evidence to grant relief in your case. The log provides a detailed list of casualties resulting from the aircraft mishap but you were not included among the injured personnel. Without any evidence to substantiate your claim that your hand was injured in the manner you claim, the Board determined. that no change is required to your record. Accordingly, the Board to determine no error or injustice exists in your case and affirmed its previous decision of 4 October 2007. 

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 .f rom the date of the Board's decision. New evidence is evi dence not previously considered by the Board prior to making its decision in t his case . In this regard, it is important to keep in mind that a presumption of regularity 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