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

Docket No: 8967-15 
DEC 1 5 2016 


Dear 

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions ofTitle 10, United States Code, Section 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 limitations and consider your application on its merits. A three­member panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 27 July 2016. The names and votes of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request. Your allegations of error and injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings ofthis 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. 

After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board found the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice. You enlisted in the Navy and began a period of active duty on 24 January 2000. After serving for a year and 10 months, you were referred for a psychological evaluation where you stated in part that, you were in a depressed and anxious mood since joining the Navy. That your depressed mood symptoms got worse after getting into trouble with your command and undergoing punishment. You further stated you would not be able to tolerate shipboard duty and cannot cope with the restrictive life-style ofthe Navy. You were diagnosed with a personality disorder with avoidant features and adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood. Your personality disorder was too server for you continue in the Navy without hurting yourself or others. Subsequently, you were notified ofpending administrative separation by reason ofconvenience of the government due to personality disorder at which time you waived your procedural rights to consult with legal counsel and to present your case to an administrative discharge board (ADB). Your commanding officer recommended discharge under honorable conditions by reason ofpersonality disorder. The discharge authority approved this recommendation and directed separation with an honorable characterization of service, and on 2 January 2002, you were so discharged. 

The Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as your desire to change your date of separation to be eligible for a Veteran's home loan. Nevertheless, the Board concluded these factors were not sufficient to warrant relief in your case. The Board concluded that your date of discharge is correct according to your day for day service and authorized by regulatory guidance. Further, whether or not you are eligible for home loan benefits is a matter under the cognizance of the Department of Veterans Affairs (DY A), and you should contact the nearest office of DY A concerning your right to apply for benefits, reapply for benefits or appeal the earlier unfavorable determination. Accordingly, your application has been denied. 

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 and material evidence or other matter not previously considered by the Board. 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 ofan official naval record, the burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 



Executive Director