DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No. 96-16 
OCT 03 2016 

Dear , 

This is in reference to your application for correction ofyour naval record pursuant to the 
provisions of 10 USC 1552. Your case was reconsidered in accordance with 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 the Board on 28 February 2002. 

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 8 September 2016. 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. However, after careful and conscientious 
consideration of the entire record, the Board determined that while your request does contain 
new information not previously considered by the Board, it does not warrant relief. Accordingly, 
your request has been denied. The names and votes ofthe members ofthe panel will be furnished 
upon request. 

The Board carefully considered your arguments that you suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress 
Disorder (PTSD) during your period ofactive duty and continue to suffer from the condition. 
Unfortunately, they did not agree with your rationale for relief. In order to qualify for a 
disability retirement, a service member must be unfit to perform the duties ofoffice, grade, rank 
or rating because ofdisease or injury incurred or aggravated while entitled to basic pay. Each 
case is considered by relating the nature and degree ofphysical disability of the member to the 
requirements and duties that member may reasonably be expected to perform in his or her office, 
grade, rank or rating. In your case, the Board noted that neither your Physical Evaluation Board 
record or service record contained a diagnosis for PTSD. In addition, the Board did not find 
evidence that you suffered an occupational impairment from PTSD while you were on active 
duty. Finally, the Board considered your separation physical and saw that you did not list any 
symptoms from PTSD on the Report of Medical History. Accordingly, the Board determined no 
error or injustice exists in your case and affirmed its previous decision to deny your request. 

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 ofnew evidence 
within 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 this case. In this regard, it is important to 
keep in mind that a presumption ofregularity 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