DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No. 2955-16 
MAR l0 2017 

Dear , 

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the 
provisions of l 0 USC 1552. Your case was reconsidered in accordance with new Board for 
Correction ofNaval Records procedures that conform to Lipsman v. Secretary of the Army, 335 
F. Supp. 2d 48 (D.D.C. 2004). You were previously denied relief by this Board on 28 September 
2015. 

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 9 January 2017. 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. The advisory opinion provided by OCNO memo 
7220 Ser N l 30C2/16U l 305 dated 6 October 2016, was sent to you on 24 October 2016 for an 
opportunity to comment prior to being considered by the Board. A copy of this advisory opinion 
is again enclosed. After the 30 day period for comment expired without a response, the case was 
presented to the Board. 

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, 
specifically your letter dated 23 March 2016 and supporting e-mails , it does not warrant relief. 

Accordingly, your request has been denied. The names and votes of the members of the panel 
will be furnished upon request. 

The Board carefully considered your contention that your were inaccurately paid Basic 
Allowance for Housing (BAH), Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) and were not paid for 
accrued leave upon your separation from active duty. The Board' s findings stated in the letter 
from our office dated 6 October 2015 are unchanged. However, the contested period of BAH 
from 27 February 2011 to 16 March 2011 is unsubstantiated. While an e-mail from the PSD 
supports that you were owed monies for this time period, you have not provided the Board with 
the supporting documentation to authorize the entitlement, i.e. approval from the 
Unaccompanied Housing Office showing that you cleared government quarters, and approval to 
receive BAH from your Commanding Officer. Additionally, per the data received from your 
military pay record, you were paid for 48 days of accrued leave upon your separation date, I 1 
days less than the 59 you claim to have accrued; however, the military pay record shows that you 
took I l days of leave upon your separation from active duty (10 May 20111 to 20 May 2011) 
and therefore, your accrued leave balance was reduced accordingly. 

In regard to your request for a personal appearance, be advised that the Board regulations state 
personal appearances before the Board are not granted as a right, but only when the Board 
determines that such an appearance will serve some useful purpose. In your case, the Board 
determined that a personal appearance was not necessary and considered your case based on the 
evidence of the record. 

It is regrettable that the circumstances of your case are such that the Board will not process any 
additional reviews and this matter is considered a final action. However, if you wish to continue 
to seek relief you will need to present your concerns to a court of appropriate jurisdiction. 

Sincerely, 


Executive Director