DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
 
Docket No. 2616-16 
FEB 05 2017 

Dear , 

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the 
provisions of 10 USC 1552. Your case was reconsidered in accordance with procedures that 
conform to Lipsman v. Secretary ofthe Army, 335 F. Supp. 2d 48 (D.D.C. 2004). You were 
previously denied relief by this Board on 28 June 2012. 

A three-member panel consisting of of the Board for 
Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 
5 January 2017. Your allegations of error and injustice were reviewed in accordance with 
administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this 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. However, after careful and conscientious consideration ofthe entire record, the Board 
determined that while your request does contain new information not previously considered by 
the Board, it does not warrant relief. Accordingly, your request has been denied. 

The Board carefully considered your arguments that your fitness report (1 June 2011 to 16 
October 2011) should be removed. Unfortunately after reviewing the statement letter from 
dated 22 February 2016 and the comments of your letter dated 25 
May 2016, the Board must again disagree with your rationale for relief, as neither provides the 
proof needed to remove the fitness report. Therefore, the Board determined no change to your 
record was warranted. 

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 ofnew and material 
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 your 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