DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No: 9730-17 
Ref: Signature date 

Dear 

This letter is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to Title 
10, United States Code, Section 1552. After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire 
record, the Board for Correction of Naval Records (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, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 6 March 
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, relevant portions of your naval record, as well as applicable 
statutes, regulations and policies. 

You enlisted in the Navy and began a period of active duty on 29 November 1982. The record 
shows that on 14 April 1987, you received non-judicial punishment (NJP) for wrongful possession 
of a controlled substance. On 22 April 1987, you were notified of pending administrative separation 
processing by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse. Your commanding officer (CO) 
recommended an other than honorable (OTH) character of service discharge. The separation 
authority approved and directed discharge with an OTH character of service by reason of misconduct 
due to drug abuse. 

The Board carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as your desire to upgrade your 
discharge and contentions that you were falsely accused and your belongings were searched and 
nothing was found. The Board concluded these factors were not sufficient to warrant relief in your 
case because of the seriousness of your drug related misconduct. Further, in regard to your 
contention that you were falsely accused, the Board noted there was no evidence in your record, and 
you presented none, to support your contention. The Board, in its review, discerned no impropriety 
or inequity in your discharge. 

It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that favorable action cannot be taken. 
You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon submission of new matters. New 
matters are those not previously presented to or 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, 

5/23/2019