DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
 
Docket No. 2056-18 
OCT 01 2018 

Dear 

This is in reference to your application for correction ofyour naval record pursuant to the 
provisions ofTitle l 0 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 ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 29 June 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. 

You requested the separation pay notated in block 18 of your DD Form 214, Certificate of 
Release or Discharge from Active Duty be removed as a result ofnot receiving the separation 
payment. The Board, in its review ofyour entire record and application, carefully weighed all 
potentially mitigating factors, to include your assertions. Nevertheless, the Board concluded that 
your DD Form 214 is correct. Based on your August 2013 leave and earning statement, the 
$8,260.28 lnvoluntary Separation Pay (ISP) entitlement was enumerated accordingly. However, 
as result of the prorated Selected Reenlistment Bonus recoupment and tax deductions you 
received a reduced final paycheck from the Marine Corps. Although, your ISP payment was 
reduced as a result ofthe aforementioned deductions, that does not negate the entitlement 
correctly listed on your DD Form 214. 

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 ofregularity attaches to all 
official records. Consequently, when applying for a correction ofan official naval record, the 
burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. 
Sincerely, 


Executive Director