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

Dear	:

Docket No: 0470-18 
Ref: Signature date


This 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 was 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. Your request was carefully examined by a three-member panel of the Board, sitting in executive session on 29 April 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 Marine Corps and began a period of active duty on   October 2000. On   April, 2001, your commanding officer notified you of administrative separation proceedings and, on  April 2001, recommended you for discharge due to pseudoseizures during field exercises. You were advised you could receive an uncharacterized (entry-level) discharge. After you were afforded your procedural rights, the separation authority approved your administrative separation on   May 2001.  You received an uncharacterized discharge on  May 2001.

The Board carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as your request for an honorable discharge and that you have 100% disability. The Board considered your entire period of service and that no disciplinary action was taken during your enlistment.  The Board concluded these factors and assertions were not sufficient to warrant a change to your discharge given that you received an entry-level discharge for a condition not a disability. Your disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from the Social Security Administration is separate from your characterization of service upon discharge.  The Board found no material error or injustice in your separation or the characterization of your service.

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 the submission of new matters, which will require you to complete and submit a new DD Form 149. 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,