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

Docket No. 128-18 
JUL O8 2019 

Dear  :

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions of Title l O 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 11 February 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. In addition, the Board considered the advisory opinion contained in Navy Personnel Command (NPC) memorandum 5730 Ser 91/140 of 15 May 2018; a copy of which was previously provided to you for comment. A copy of this advisory opinion is again enclosed. 

On 10 February 1942, you entered the Navy Reserve. On 31 July 1966, you transferred to the Retired Reserve without pay or allowances and you completed 20 years, 4 months, and 22 days. On 6 October 1985, you began to receive retired pay and you were transferred to the Naval Reserve Retired List. 

You requested to change your qualifying years of service to reflect 23 years, 5 months, and 10 days and verify your total retirement points creditable for pay. 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 there was no evidence found of any additional qualifying years of service; however, a rec-computation of the total number of points upon which your retired pay is computed indicates the original computation should have been 02246 vice 02245, which has been updated 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