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


Docket No: 678-18 
FEB 28 2019 

Dear : 

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the 
provisions of Title 10, United States Code section 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 21 November 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. The enclosed advisory opinion (AO) was sent to you for an 
opportunity to comment prior to being considered by the Board. After the period for comment 
expired without a response, the case was presented to the Board. 

The Board carefully considered your desire to correct your evaluation report and counseling 
record (EVAL) for the reporting period 16 March 2015 to 15 March 2016 to reflect as it was 
originally written by your Reporting Senior (RS) and signed by you. The Board also considered 
your assertion that the contested EVAL was altered with forged signatures without your knowledge. 
The Board, however, substantially concurred with the comments and recommendation in the AO. 
specifically, the Board noted that PERS-32 had found errors in the report when initially submitted 
and thus returned it to your RS, and, as a result your RS corrected the contested Eval in accordance 
with policy. 

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

Sincerely, 


Executive Director