DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

YTC 

Docket No: 687-18 
MAR 2g 2018 

From: Chairman, Board for Correction ofNaval Records 
To: Secretary ofthe Navy 

Subj: REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD OF FORMER SEAMAN 


Ref: (a) 10 U.S.C. 1552 

Encl: (1) DD Form 149  

(2) Case summary 
1. Pursuant to the provisions ofreferences (a), Petitioner, a former enlisted member ofthe Navy, 
filed enclosure (1) with this Board requesting a change to his naval record, specifically, to 
correct the record to reflect a name change. Enclosures (1) and (2) apply. 
2. The Board, consisting of reviewed Petitioner's 
allegations oferror and injustice on 5 February 2018, and, pursuant to its regulations, determined 
that the corrective action indicated below should be taken on the available evidence ofrecord. 
Documentary material considered by the Board consisted ofthe enclosures, relevant portions of 
his naval service records, and applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. 

3. The Board, having reviewed all the facts ofrecord pertaining to Petitioner's allegations of 
.error and injustice finds as follows: 
a. Before applying to this Board, Petitioner exhausted all administrative remedies available 
under existing law and regulations within the Department ofthe Navy. 
b. Although enclosure (1) was not filed in a timely manner, it is in the interest ofjustice to 
review the application on its merits. 
c. Petitioner enlisted in the Navy and served honorably from  July 2004 through  April 
2005. 
g. Petitioner's was issued a Certificate ofRelease or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 
214) that reflects his birth name of 

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e. In his application for correction, Petitioner asks that his D Form 214 be changed to reflect 
his legal name of 


. Petitioner has legally changed his name to align with his 

gender identity. Petitioner provides a  December 2013 Court Order from the 


County  District Court, State of ordering a name change from to 


. Petitioner also provides a copy ofhis birth certificate from the State of 
which reflects his gender as male. Additionally, Petitioner provides copies ofhis. 
updated passport and driver's license which reflect the legal name of  and his gender as male. 

f. Upon review and consideration ofall the evidence ofrecord, the Board concludes that 
Petitioner's request warrants favorable action. The Board notes that Petitioner has provided legal 
evidence to support his request, and as such, his record should be corrected to reflect his legal 
name of  . 

CONCLUSION: 

In accordance with the foregoing, the Board concludes that Petitioner's DD Form 214 should be 

changed to reflect Petitioner's legal name of and that Petitioner be reissued a 
new and updated DD Form 214. · 

In this regard, the Board noted that normally a DD Form 215 would be issued to correct the 
record, however, the Board concluded that a new and updated DD Form 214 is warranted to 
eliminate the possibilities ofinvasive questions. The Board further concluded that no other 
changes should be made to Petitioner's record, and that both the previously issued DD Form 214. 

bearing tqe name of and the new DD Form 214 bearing the name 
should remain in the record for historical purposes. 


RECOMMENDATION: 
That Petitioner's naval record, specifically, Block 1 ofthe DD Form 214, be corrected to reflect 


the name 
name . 
. That Petitioner be issued a new DD Form 214 which reflects the 
That no further changes be made to the record. 

That a copy ofthis report ofproceedings be filed in Petitioner's naval record, along with the 

previously issued DD Form 214 which reflects the name updated DD Form 214 which reflects the name 

and the 
That upon request, the Department ofVeterans Affairs be informed that Petitioner's application 
was received on 23 January 2018. 

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4. Pursuant to Section 6(c) ofthe revised Procedures ofthe Board for Correction of Naval 
Records (32 Code ofFederal Regulations, Section 723.6(c)), it is certified that a quorum was 
present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete 
record ofthe Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter. 
5. Pursuant to the delegation ofauthority set out in Section 6(e) ofthe revised Procedures of the 
Board for Correction ofNaval Records (32 Code ofFederal Regulation, Section 723.6(e)) and 
having assured compliance with its provisions, it is hereby anr{ounced that the foregoing 
corrective action, taken under the authority of reference (a), has been approved by the Board on 
behalf ofthe Secretary ofthe Navy. · · · 


Director 

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