DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

DocketNo: 10027-16/5739-15 

MAY 07 2017 

Dear [NAME REDACTED],

This is in reference to your latest reconsideration request dated 15 November 2016. You 
previously petitioned the Board and were advised in our letter that your applications had been 
disapproved. Your case was reconsidered in accordance with Board of Correction ofNaval 
Records procedures that conform to Lipsman v. Secretary ofthe Army, 33F.Supp.2d 48 CD.D.C 
2004). 

Because 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 ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records 
sitting in executive session on 21 March 2017. Documentary material considered by the Board 
consisted ofyour application, reference letters, and any other material submitted in support of 
your application. 

After careful and conscientious consideration ofthe entire record, the Board determined that the 
documentation that you provided, even though not previously considered by the Board, was 
insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice. A review of your 
recent application and its attachments reveal that again your request must be denied. In this 
regard, the Board did not find any evidence to support your contention that your senior 
leadership characterized you as a bad Sailor and gave you an adverse evaluation once you 
decided not to reenlist. The Board also noted that you did not submit a rebuttal statement to your 
adverse evaluation report after given the opportunity to do so. 

It is regretted that the circumstances ofyour reconsideration petition are such that favorable 
action cannot be taken again. You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon the 
submission ofnew and material evidence. New evidence is evidence not previously considered 
by the Board. In the absence ofsufficient new and material evidence for reconsideration, the 
decision of the Board is final, and your only recourse would be to seek relief, at no cost to the 
Board, from a court ofappropriate jurisdiction. 

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 of probable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

Executive Director