DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOAR[) FOR CORRECTIO~OF..NAVALRECORDS ··701 S. COURTHOUSE.ROAD •. SUITE 1001 ARLINGTON, VA ·22204-2490 
DocketNo. 8591-15 

M~Y 2 7 2016 

This is in reference to your application for correction ofyour naval record pursuant to the provisions of 10 USC 15 52. A three-member panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, ! considered your application on 5 Apr 2016. Your allegations oferror and injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings ofthis Board. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted ofyour application, together with all material submitted in support thereof, your naval record and applicable statutes, regulations and policies. The advisory opinion provided in NPC memo 1430 Ser 812/0035 dated 26 January 2016 was sent to you on 26 February 2016 for an opportunity to torrunent prior to being considered by the Board. A copy ofthis advisory opinion is again enclosed. After the 30 day period for comment expired without a response, the case was presented to the Board. 

After careful and conscientious consideration ofthe entire record, the Board found that the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence ofprobable material error or injustice. In this connection, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in the advisory opinion. Accordingly, your application has been denied. The names and votes of the members ofthe panel will be furnished upon request. · 

It is regretted that the circumstances ofyour case are such that favorable action cannot be taken. You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon submission ofnew evidence within one year from the date ofthe 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 ofregularity attaches to all official records. Consequently, when applying for a correction ofan official naval record, the burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the existence ofprobable material error or injustice. 
Sincerely, 

Executive Director 
Enclosure: NPC memo 1430 Ser 812/0035 dtd 26 Jan 16