DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No: 534-16

Dear : 

This is in reference to your latest reconsideration request dated 15 January 2016. You previously 
petitioned the Board on 11 November 2013 and were advised in our letter that your application 
had been disapproved. Your case was reconsidered in accordance with Board for Correction of 
Naval Records procedures that conform to Lipsman v. Secretary ofthe Army, 335 F. Supp. 2d 48 
(D.D.C. 2004). 

Regarding your request for a personal appearance, Board regulations state that 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 
p::rsonal appearance was not necessary and considered your case based on the evidence of 
record. 

Your current request has been carefully examined by a three-member panel ofthe Board for 
Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session on 18 August 2016. The names and 
votes ofthe members ofthe panel will be furnished upon request. Documentary material 
considered by the Board consisted ofyour application and any material submitted in support of 
your application. 

After careful and conscientious consideration ofthe entire record, the Board determined the new 
evidence you provided was insufficient to establish the existence ofprobable material error or 
injustice. Accordingly, your request again must be denied. 

The Board, in its review ofyour application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors 

such as your post-service conduct and successful civilian career, your assertion that you were 
immature at the time you used drugs, and your remorse for your actions. Nevertheless, the 
Board concluded these factors were not sufficient to warrant relief in your case given the 
seriousness ofyour drug-related misconduct on active duty. 

It is regretted that the circumstances ofyour case are such that favorable action cannot be taken. 
In the absence ofsufficient material evidence for reconsideration, the decision of the Board is 
final, and your only recourse would be to initiate action, at no cost to the Board, to a court of 
appropriate jurisdiction. 

Sincerely, 


Executive Director