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

Docket No: 795-17/ 1325-16 
JUN 0 5 2018 

This is in reference to your reconsideration request. You previously petitioned the Board for 
Correction of Naval Records (BCNR) and were advised in our letter of 28 July 20I6, that your 
application had been denied. Your case was reconsidered in accordance with BCNR procedures 
that confonn to Lipsman v. Sccretm)' oft/ze Army, 335F.Supp.2d 48 (D.D.C. 2004). After 
careful and conscientious consideration ofthe entire record, the BCNR found the evidence 
submitted was insufficient to establish the existence ofprobable material error or injustice. 
Consequently, your reconsideration request has been denied. 

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 BCNR determined that a personal appearance was not necessary and 
considered your case based on the evidence of record. 

Because your application was submitted with new evidence not previously considered, the 
BCNR found it in the interest ofjustice to review your application. Your current request has 
been carefully examined by a three-member panel ofthe BCNR, sitting in executive session on 
26 March 20 I 8. The names and votes of the members of the panel will be furnished upon 
request. Documentary material considered by the BCNR consisted ofyour application and all 
material submitted in support ofyour application. In addition, the advisory opinion (AO) 
furnished by a qualified Mental Health Professional, dated I I September 20I 7, which was 
previously provided to you and is enclosed. 

You presented an undated statement regarding your recollection of events surrounding your 
service and events,   Electronic Medical Documentation Consult Requests pages 3 and 4, 
Progress Notes pages 5 through I 5, and character letters. However, the Board concluded that the 
new material provided was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or 
injustice and agreed with AO. 

It is regretted that the circumstances of your reconsideration petition are such that favorable 
action cannot be taken again. You are entitled to have the BCNR reconsider its decision upon 
the submission of new and material evidence. New evidence is evidence not previously 
considered by the BCNR. In the absence of sufficient new and material evidence for 
reconsideration, the decision ofthe BCNR is final, and your only recourse would be to seek 
relief, at no cost to the BCNR, from a court of appropriate jurisdiction. 

In the absence of sufficient new and material evidence for reconsideration, the decision of the 
Board is final, and your only recourse would be to seek relief, at no cost to the Board, from a 
court of appropriate jurisdiction. 

Sincerely, 

Executive Director