DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No: 1603-17 
JUN 05 2017 

Dear

This is in reference to your recent reconsideration request. You previously petitioned the Board 
and were advised in our letter of that your request did not fall under the purview 
of this Board. Your case was reconsidered in accordance with Board for Correction ofNaval 
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 ofthe Board for 
Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session on 1 March 2017. The names and votes 
ofthe members ofthe panel will be furnished upon request. Documentary' material considered 
by the Board consisted ofyour application and any material submitted in support ofyour 
application. 

After careful and conscientious consideration ofthe entire record, the Board determined your 
letter and the   , letter from the Chief ofNaval Operations denying your appeal ofthe 
decision made by Navy Personnel Command on even though not previously 
considered by the Board, was insufficient to establish the existence ofmaterial error or injustice. 
The Board determined your contention that you are eligible for the Vietnam Campaign Medal 
and the Republic ofVietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross Colors with Palm and 
Frame) for your service in the United States Navy is unsupported. In this regard, the Board 
substantially concurs with the Secretary ofthe Navy established criteria. Accordingly, your 
application has been denied. 

It is regretted that the circumstances of your reconsideration petition are such that favorable 
action cannot be taken again. You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon the 
submission ofnew and material evidence. New evidence is evidence not previously considered 
by the Board. In the absence ofsufficient new and material evidence for reconsideration, the 
decision ofthe Board is final, and your only recourse would be to seek relief, at no cost to the 
Board, from a court of appropriate jurisdiction. 

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 ofprobable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 


Executive Director