DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No. 5953-17 

Dear 

This is in reference to your application for correction ofyour naval record pursuant to the 
provisions of 10 U.S.C. §1552. 

Although your application was not filed in a timely manner, the Board found it in the interest of 
justice to waive the statute oflimitations 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 17 October 2017. The names and votes ofthe 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 ofyour application, together with all 
material submitted in support thereof, relevant portions ofyour naval record and applicable 
statutes, regulations and policies. The advisory opinion provided in Naval Supply Systems 
Command (NAVSUP) letter 5040 Ser N42/123of13 September 2017 was sent to you on 15 
September 2017 and is attached. Additionally, the Board considered your response to the 
Advisory Opinion dated 20 September 2017. 

After careful and conscientious consideration ofthe entire record, the Board found that the 
evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence ofprobable material error or 
injustice. The Board carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as your assertions 
that you were not given credit for 2,000 pounds ofprofessional books, paper, and equipment 
(PBP&E) duringthe shipment ofyour household goods (HHG). In this connection, the Board 
substantially concurred with the comments contained in the advisory opinion. The Board agreed 
that your authorized shipment weight for your HHG move was 11,000 pounds which you 
exceeded by 4,878 pounds. Navy household goods audit team (HHG-AT) identified at total 
entitlement of 1,589 pounds ofPBP&E which was credited to you which reduced your overall 
debt. Accordingly, your application has been denied. 

It is regretted that the circumstances ofyour 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