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

Docket No: 8541-17 
MAY O3 2019 

Dear   : 

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the 
provisions of title 10 of the 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 error or injustice. Consequently, 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 three-
member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 9 January 2019. 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. 

You enlisted in the Navy and began a period of active duty on 10 November 1983. After nearly 
two years and six months, you were the subject of a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) that 
diagnosed you with an atypical psychosis a conditions that did not exist prior to enlistment and 
alcohol abuse that existed prior to enlistment. The diagnosed conditions interfered with your 
potential for performance of expected duties and responsibilities. Subsequently, you were 
involuntarily processed for separation by reason of physical disability. In connection with this 
processing, you would have acknowledged the separation action and the separation authority 
approved and directed your separation. You were authorized disability severance pay. On 
30 September 1986, you were discharged with an honorable characterization of service by reason 
physical disability and assigned an RE-3P reentry code. 

The Board carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as your contention that you 
have never had any psychological issues. The Board noted that you provided no evidence to 
support your contention. However, the Board noted that your record contains documented 
evidence which is contrary to your contention and concluded that you were found unfit for duty 
based on your physical disability. Furthermore, the Board in its review discerned no impropriety 
or inequity in the discharge. 

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