Dear 

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 has been 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 case on its merits. A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 12 September 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. 

A review of your record shows that you entered active duty with the Navy in August 1974 and were assigned to the in December 1974. You alleged that you injured your back and knees in 1976. You reenlisted on 28 August 1978 and were later found fit for continued active duty by the Physical Evaluation Board on 14 April 1981. You were discharged on 21 May 1982 at the end of your obligated active service. Post-discharge, you assert that you have been treated for a number of service connected disability conditions. 

The Board carefully considered your arguments that your military record is missing evidence of your hepatitis, knee, and back conditions. Additionally, you seek evidence that you suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, sleep disorder, sexual dysfunction, mood swings, and temperament issues while on active duty placed in your record. Unfortunately, the Board disagreed with your rationale for relief. The Board found no evidence to support your assertions that your military record is incomplete based on your post-discharge treatment for a number of disability conditions. While the Board noted you suffered from a medical condition that hampered your ability to stand long periods of time, they were unable to find evidence to substantiate your assertions of a fall in 1976 or that any of the other claims disability conditions were incurred while on active duty. Absent evidence that supports your assertions, the Board determined the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that your military record is incomplete with regard to those disability conditions. 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. 

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.