DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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


DocketNo. 102-17 

JUL 31 2017 

Dear :

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the 
provisions of IO USC 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 case on its merits. A three-member 
panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your 
application on 13 July 2017. 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 ofyour application, together with all 
material submitted in support thereof, your naval record and applicable statutes, regulations and 
policies. 

A review of your record shows that you entered active duty with the Navy in February 1994 and 
served several enlistments in the Navy and Navy Reserve. You were activated to active duty on 
28 April 2008 and served in support of Operation Enduring Freedom through 12 April 2010. In 
November and December 2011, you were reported in an unauthorized absence (UA) from your 
Reserve drills. You were again reported as UA from your unit in June 2011 which resulted in 
the initiation ofadministrative separation proceedings for unsatisfactory participation. You were 
notified ofadministrative separation processing via certified mail in 26 July 2011 that was 
delivered on 8 August 2011. After you failed to respond, you were discharged in absentia with a 
General characterization ofservice after approval by Navy Personnel Command on 12 December 
2011. 

The Board carefully considered your arguments that you receive a disability discharge. You 
assert that you never received notice of administrative separation processing and were suffering 
from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder that required treatment. Unfortunately, the Board disagreed 
with your rationale for relief. First, the Board determined you were properly notified ofyour 
administrative separation processing via certified mail to your address ofrecord by the command 
and U.S. Postal Service records indicate you received the certified mail. The Board was unable 
to find any evidence to support your assertion that you were not properly notified. Second, the 

Board was unable to find any evidence in your record to support your assertion that you were 
being treated for PTSD or informed your command ofyour in-patient treatment. You assert that 
you attempted suicide in March 2011 but your pay record indicates you participated in Reserve 
drills from January through May 2011. This led the Board to conclude that you were fit for duty 
despite any symptoms you may have been experiencing. In the end, the Board had no evidence 
to support a finding that you were unfit for continued naval service due to a qualifying disability. 
Accordingly, the Board was unable to find an error or injustice warranting a correction to your 
record and denied your application. The names and votes ofthe members ofthe panel will be 
furnished upon request. 

It is regretted that the cir<;umstances ofyour case are such that favorable action cannot be taken 
at this time. You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon the submission of 
new 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 ofregularity 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