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

Docket No: 2136-16 
MAY 2 5 2017 

Dear

This is in reference to your application for correction ofyour naval record pursuant to the 
provisions of 10 U.S.C. 1552. 

Although your application was not filed in a timely manner, the Board found it in the interest of 
justice to waive the statute oflimitations and consider your application on its merits. A threemember 
panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 14 February 2017. The names and votes of the members ofthe 
panel will be furnished upon request. 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. 

You enlisted in the Navy and entered a period ofactive duty on . On 
you completed a medical form -1 and wrote "diagnosed with personality disorder ." On you were discharged with an honorable characterization ofservice by reason ofpersonality disorder. 

On , your case was reviewed by the Navy Discharge Review Board (NDRB) 
and their decision was that the discharge was proper as issued and that no change was warranted. 

After careful and conscientious consideration ofthe entire record, the Board found the evidence 
submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice. The 
Board carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as your assertion that you never 
had a personality disorder. The Board found that your assertion-that you never had a 
personality disorder-was without merit. The Board noted that you did not submit your Navy 
medical record to support your contention ofnot having a personality disorder. The Board relied 
on the presumption ofregularity that attaches to all official records. Accordingly, your 
application has been denied in full. 

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. New evidence is evidence 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 ofprobable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

Executive Director