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

Docket No: 957-16 
JAN 25 2017 

Dear 

This is in reference to your application, signed on 28 January 2016, for correction ofyour naval 
record pursuant to the provisions ofTitle 10 of the United States Code, Section 1552. 

Although your application was not filed in a timely manner, the Board found it in the interest of 
justice to waive the statute oflimitations and consider your application on its merits. A threemember 
panel of the Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 25 October 2016. The names and votes of the members ofthe 
panel will be furnished upon request. 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. 

After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board found the evidence 
submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice. 

You enlisted in the Navy and began a period of active duty on 7 April 1979. On 
15 February 1980, you received a general under honorable condition discharge and assigned a 
narrative reason for separation as "Pregnancy," and a reentry code ofRE-3B. 

The Board, in its review ofyour application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, 
such as your record of service, your desire to upgrade your discharge, your contention that you 
were discharged for pregnancy, and your highlighting ofthe fact that your record contained no 
derogatory information. However, the Board found that these factors were not sufficient to 
warrant changing your characterization of service. Navy regulations authorize a general 
discharge when Sailors voluntarily request discharged for pregnancy or childbirth. The Board 
also noted that the narrative reason and separation code on your Certificate ofRelease or 
Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) indicated that you would have voluntarily requested 
separation prior to your end ofobligated service. Regarding your contentions, the Board 
determined that you were properly discharged and received the correct characterization of 
service based on your request for a pregnancy discharge. 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 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 of regularity 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