DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No: 5285-16 
MAY 05 2017 

Dear
 
This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the 
provisions oftitle 10, United States Code, section 1552. 

A three-member panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 23 February 2017. The names and votes ofthe 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 began a period of active duty on 25 April 2016. Shortly after 
arriving for recruit training you were referred to the Recruit Evaluation Unit, evaluated by a 
credentialed mental health provider, and diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and 
malingering. As a result, administrative separation was initiated due to erroneous entry because 
ofthe disqualifying psychiatric condition that affected your potential to perform your expected 
duties and responsibilities. Applicable regulations authorize an uncharacterized entry level 
separation ifthe processing of an individual's separation begins within 180 days ofthe 
individual's entry on active service. On 25 May 2016, you were so discharged. At that time, you 
were assigned an RE-4 (ineligible for reenlistment) reentry code. In this regard, you were 
assigned the most appropriate reentry code based on your circumstances. 

After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board found the evidence 
submitted was insufficient to establish the existence ofprobable material error or injustice. 
The Board, in its review ofyour record and application, carefully weighed all potentially 
mitigating factors, your desire to upgrade your RE-4 reentry code,· and your contention that your 
psychological diagnosis was incorrect. The Board also noted you did not submit any evidence to 
support your contention that your psychological diagnosis was incorrect. Further, once a reentry 
code is correctly assigned, it is not routinely changed or upgraded as a result ofevents that occur 
after separation or based merely on the passage oftime. Accordingly, your application has been 
denied. 

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 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 of an official naval record, the burden is on the 
applicant to demonstrate the existence ofprobable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

Executive Director