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

Docket No. 299-18 
JUN O 3 2018 

Dear 

This is in reference to your application for correction ofyour naval record pursuant to the 
provisions of 10 USC 1552. After careful and conscientious consideration ofthe 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 case on its merits. A three-member 
panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your 
application on 17 May 2018. The names and votes ofthe members ofthe panel will be furnished 
upon request. Your allegations oferror and injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings ofthis Board. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted ofyour application, together with all material submitted in support thereof, relevant portions of your naval record and applicable statutes, regulations and policies. 

A review of your record shows that you entered active duty with the Navy in July 2010. On 21 
September 2012, you were diagnosed with an adjustment disorder and recommended for administrative separation after expressing difficulties adapting to your duties onboard 

Based on the recommendation, you were notified of administrative separation processing due to your adjustment disorder resulting in your discharge for condition not a disability on 15 October 2012. 

The Board carefully considered your arguments that you deserve a disability discharge. You assert that you were not referred to the Disability Evaluation System and reference your Department of Veterans Affairs record to substantiate your claim that you were improperly discharged. Unfortunately, the Board disagreed with your rationale for relief. The Board concluded there was insufficient evidence that you were suffering from a qualifying disability at the time ofyour discharge. SECNAVINST 1850.4E excludes adjustment disorders from the definition ofa disability consistent with Department of Defense policy. While this policy was modified in 2013, to include chronic adjustment disorders as qualifying disabilities, the Board found no evidence that you were diagnosed with a chronic adjustment disorder. Therefore, the Board concluded you were properly discharged for a condition not a disability. 

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 of an official naval record, the 
burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the existence ofprobable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

Executive Director