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

Docket No. 3152-18 
Ref: Signature Date 

Dear   :

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions of 10 USC 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 30 May 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 Senior Medical Advisor CORB letter 1910 CORB: 002 of 14 March 2019 and Director CORB letter 1910 CORB: 001 of 25 March 2019, copies of which were previously provided to you for comment. 

A review of your record shows you entered active duty with the Marine Corps on 24 October 2016.  On 11 February 2017, you were treated by mental health, and diagnosed with an acute adjustment disorder and anxiety.  You were screened for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on 21 February 2017 and the condition was ruled out as a possible diagnosis.  On 1 March 2017, you were recommended for entry level separation due to your failure to adapt and adjustment disorder.  You were discharged on 14 March 2017 for entry level performance and conduct with an uncharacterized entry level separation.  Post-discharge, you were diagnosed with chronic PTSD on 10 August 2017. 

The Board carefully considered your arguments that you deserve a disability discharge based on your post-discharge PTSD diagnosis.  Unfortunately, the Board disagreed with your rationale for relief. In making their findings, the Board substantially concurred with the advisory opinion contained in Senior Medical Advisor CORB letter 1910 CORB: 002 of 14 March 2019 and Director CORB letter 1910 CORB: 001 of 25 March 2019.  Specifically, the Board determined the lack of a PTSD diagnosis while you were on active duty combined with the adjustment 
disorder diagnosis supports the Marine Corps’ decision to separate you for entry level performance and conduct. Further, the Board took into consideration the discrepancies pointed out in the advisory opinions regarding the nature of your stressors and concluded it raised serious questions regarding the veracity of the PTSD diagnosis since it was based primarily on your assertions. Accordingly, the Board found insufficient evidence of error or injustice to warrant a change to your record. 

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, 


6/4/2019 


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