Dear 

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions of Title 10 United States Code §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 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 14 December 2018.  The names and votes of the 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 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 the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) letter 5040 Ser N43/156 of 2 February 2018.   The enclosed advisory opinion was sent to you on 6 February 2018 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.
   
You requested that your Household Goods Move (HHG) reflect the maximum allowable weight for Professional Books, Papers and Equipment (PBP&E) was authorized when shipped.  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 per the Joint Travel Regulations, paragraph 051304 and NAVSUP PUB 490, paragraph 5.49, there is no allowance for credit of PBP&E when not documented as PBP&E prior to the HHG transportation.  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