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

Docket No. 11237-19 
Ref: Signature Date 


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 13 February 2020. 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. 

A review of your record shows that you entered active duty with the Navy in January 2012 and served until your placement on the Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL) on 1 January 2018. Upon your release from active duty, you were issued a DD Form 214 reflecting your transfer to the TDRL. On 1 November 2019, you were transferred to the Permanent Disability Retirement List (PDRL). 

The Board carefully considered your arguments that you require the issuance of a new DD Form 214 to reflect your transfer to the PDRL.  Unfortunately, the Board disagreed with your rationale for relief.  BUPERSINST 1900.8E lists members who are removed from the TDRL as ineligible personnel for issuance of a DD Form 214.  The Board determined that the reason you were issued a DD Form 214 in 2017 was to document your period of active duty and why you were released from active duty.  Since your time on the TDRL does not meet the requirements of BUPERSINST 1900.8E, the Board concluded that the issuance of a new DD Form 214 to reflect your period on the TDRL was not required.  Additionally, the Board considered whether a new DD Form 214 should be issued as a matter of injustice and, similarly, determined one was not required since you have alternative means to document that you are currently on the PDRL. Accordingly, the Board concluded insufficient evidence of error or injustice exists to warrant a change to your record. 

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 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,