DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
DocketNo.1356-17 
SEP 11 7017 

Dear


This is in reference to your application for correction ofyour naval record pursuant to the provisions of 10 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 of limitations 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 17 August 2017. The names and votes of the members of the 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 of this 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. 

A review of your record shows that you entered active duty with the Marine Corps Reserve on 8 June 1997. On 30 June 1997, you were treated for an ulcerated blister on your left foot. By 4 July 1997, your blister was determined to be healing but you were notified ofadministrative separation processing for unsatisfactory academic performance. You were discharged on 8 July 
1997 with an uncharacterized entry level separation due to unsatisfactory performance. Post­discharge, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated you I 0% disabled for residual pain associated with scarring due to your left foot blister. 

The Board carefully considered your arguments that you deserve a disability discharge for your left foot blister. Unfortunately, the Board disagreed with your rationale for relief The Board concluded that your blister condition was not a permanent condition that warranted a referral to a medical board or Physical Evaluation Board. Your VA record shows that your blister healed in August 1997 shortly after your discharge. This evidence and the general temporary nature of blisters convinced the Board your condition was temporary and not a qualifying disability for referral to a medical board. As a result, the Board concluded that you were properly discharged 
for unsatisfactory academic performance vice a disability. Accordingly, the Board was unable to find an error or injustice warranting a correction to your record and denied your application. 

It is regretted that the circumstances of your 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 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 ofprobable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

Executive Director