DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

YTC 
Docket No: 5489-17 



Dear 
This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the 
provisions of title 10 ofthe United States Code, section 1552. After careful and conscientious 
consideration of the entire record, the Board found the evidence submitted was insufficient to 
establish the existence of probable material or injustice. Accordingly, 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 ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 9 July 2018. The· names and votes of the members ofthe panel 
will be furnished upon request. Your allegations oferror and injustice were reviewed in 
accordance with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings ofthis 
Board. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of your application, together 
with all material submitted in support thereof, relevant portions of your naval record and 
applicable statutes, regulations and policies. 

You enlisted in the Marine Corps and began a period of active duty on 1August2016. On 8 
November 2016, you arrived at the School oflnfantry East and began training with Company C. 
On 21November2016, you sustained a right shoulder injury. Your record indicates that on 18 
January 2017, you made statements to your medical provider that you had a previously 
undisclosed shoulder injury from 2014. Civilian medical records reflect that you received 
treatment on 10 April 2014, for a right shoulder dislocation. The injury was not reflected on 
your Report of Medical History (DD Form 2807-1). You received a counseling entry on 23 
January 2017, for deliberate concealment of a right shoulder injury (pre-service). On 24 January 
2017, you were notified ofadministrative separation proceedings against you on the basis of 
fraudulent entry (undisclosed history ofshoulder injury) with a recommended general 
characterization ofservice. Your record also reflects a counseling entry of 3 February 2017, for 
an assault against a fellow Marine. You were discharged from the Marine Corps on 22 February 
2017, and received a general characterization of service and a reentry (RE) code of RE-4. 

You request a change to your RE-4 code and state that you did not enter the Marine Corps under 
false pretenses. You contend that there is no evidence in your past medical records reflecting 
any dislocation or tear ofyour right shoulder. You state you had no pain or mobility issues prior 
to enlistment, that you hurt your shoulder during the crucible, and that you have since had 
surgery to repair a labrum tear. The Board, in its review of your entire record and application, 
carefully weighed all factors relating to your request for a change to the RE-4. The Board noted 
that you earned overall marks of4.2/4.2, and that you have had your shoulder injury repaired 
since your discharge. The Board considered your injury in November 2016, and your statement 
that you did not have pain or mobility problems prior to your military service. The Board found, 
however, that your failure to disclose your 2014 injury during the enlistment process supported 
the issuance ofthe RE-4. The Board determined that your record does not reflect an error or an 
injustice that warrants corrective action. 

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 ofprobable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 



Executive Director