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

Docket No. 2426-17 
JUL 0 3 2018 

This is in reference to your application for correction ofyour naval record pursuant to the 
provisions ofTitle 10, United States Code, Section 1552. After careful and conscientious 
consideration ofthe entire record, the Board found the evidence submitted was insufficient to 
establish the existence of probable material error or injustice. Consequently, your application 
has been denied. 

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 application on its merits. A threemember 
panel ofthe Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 16 April 2018. The names and votes ofthe 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 ofthis 
Board. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted ofyour application, together 
with all material submitted in support thereof, relevant portions of your naval record and 
applicable statutes, regulations and policies. The advisory opinion provided by the Navy 
Department Board of Decorations and Medals (NDBDM) 1650 NDBDM/197-17 dated 18 
September 2017 was sent to you on 25 September 2017 for an opportunity to comment prior to 
being considered by the Board. After the 30-day period for comment expired without a 
response, the case was presented to the Board. 

The Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in the advisory opinion. The 
Board considered your contentions that the Gold Crew Yeoman reminded you that you were 
entitled for the Navy Commendation Medal (NC) and a Chief Electrician gave you the NC but it 
was not documented on your DD2 l 4. The Board concluded that there was no evidence in your 
record that corroborates or substantiates that you were recommended or awarded the NC. 

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