DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 Docket No. 2161-16 Dear : This is in reference to your application for correction ofyour naval record pursuant to the provisions of 10 USC 1552. A three-member panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 11 April 2017. 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 memorandum 1610 PERS-32 dated 12 January 2017 was sent to you on 7 February 2017 for an opportunity to comment prior to being considered by the Board. A copy ofthis advisory opinion was previously provided to you. After careful and conscientious consideration ofthe entire record, the Board found that the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable 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. 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