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

Docket No: 923-16 5217-12 
JAN 06 2017 

This is in reference to your latest reconsideration request dated 25 March 2016. You previously petitioned the Board and were advised in our letter that your applications had been disapproved. Your case was reconsidered in accordance with Board of Correction of Naval Records procedures that conform to Lipsman v. Secretary ofthe Army, 335 F.Supp.2d 48 (D.D.C. 2004). 

Your current request has been carefully examined by a three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session on 6 September 2016. The names and votes ofthe members ofthe panel will be furnished upon request. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of your application and any material submitted in support of your application. 

The Board con.sidered all mitigating factors, such as your desire to change your discharge, your sister's death, service in Beirut and your youth immaturity and your assertions that that you were never explained your rights and post service success and involvement. The Board noted that the record shows that you were notified of and waived your procedural right to present your case to an administrative board (ADB). In doing so, you gave up your first and best opportunity to advocate for retention or a more favorable characterization of service. After careful and conscientious reconsideration of the entire record, the Board determined that the documentation and statements that you provided were insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice. Accordingly, your application has been denied. 

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 of new and material evidence with.in one year from the date of the 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 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 of probable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

Executive Director