DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
Docket No. 220-17 

Dear

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions of 10 USC 1552. 

Although your application was not fil ed 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 of the Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 20 July 2017. 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 ofyour record shows that you entered active duty with the Marine Corps on 28 April 2000. You suffered an allergic reaction after receiving ant bites during a live fire exercise and were dropped to the Remedial Platoon as a result of your hymenoptera allergy. On 26 June 2000, you were notified ofadministrative separation processing for condition not a disability and acknowledged your rights. You were discharged on 30 June 2000 with an Entry Level Separation for condition not a disability. 

The Board carefully considered your arguments that you deserve a disability discharge. You assert that you suffer from a heart condition caused by the Epinephrine shot that was administered in 2000 to combat your allergic reaction to ant bites. Unfortunately, the Board disagreed with your rationale for relief. The Board concluded that insufficient evidence exists to 
support a finding that you were unfit for continued naval service due to a heart condition since 
no evidence was presented to shows you currently have a heart condition, had a heart condition 
at the time of your discharge, or that any heart condition has a nexus to treatment you received 
during your brief period of service in the Marine Corps. The Board decided you were 
appropriately discharged for condition not a disability based on your hymenoptera allergy since 
it does not qualify as a disability but negatively impacts your ability to perform your duties as a 
Marine. Accordingly, the Board was unable to find an error or injustice warranting a correction Docket No. 220-17 
to your record and denied your application. The names and votes of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request. 
Regarding your request for a personal appearance, the Board determined that a personal appearance with or without counsel will not materially add to their understanding of the issue(s) involved. Therefore, the Board determined that a personal appearance was not necessary and considered your case based on the evidence of record. 

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 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