DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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


Docket No. 6007-17 
FEB 0 5 Z019 


Dear , 
This is in reference to your application for correction ofyour naval record pursuant to the 
provisions of Title 10 United States Code §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. 

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 25 September 2018. The names and votes of the members of the 
panel will be furnished upon request. Your allegations oferror 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, relevant portions of your naval record and 
applicable statutes, regulations and policies. In addition, the Board considered the advisory 
opinion contained in Navy Personnel Command (NPC) memorandum 5730 Ser 91/121 of2 
ovember 2017; a copy of which was previously provided to you for comment. A copy of this 
advisory opinion is again enclosed. 

On 2 June 1980, you entered a period ofactive duty and were discharged on 16 May 1989. On 
28 June 1990, you entered the Navy Reserve and on 6 January 2003, you were discharged. On 7 
January 2003, you affiliated with the  ). On 30 June awaiting pay at age 60.
2006, you were transferred to the 

You requested for your paperwork to be changed from separated to retired. The Board, in its 
review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, 
to include your assertions. Nevertheless, the Board concluded that you were issued a notice of 
eligibility (NOE) to be able to be transfened to the in the Navy; however, you 
chose to be discharged and affiliate with the The Board concluded there is 
no error or injustice in your record. In this connection, the Board substantially concurred with 
the comments contained in the advisory opinion. 

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 of regularity 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