DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE RD SUITE 1001
ARLINGTON VA  22204

Docket No. 6219-19
Ref: Signature Date

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. 

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 12 May 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.  In addition, the Board considered the advisory opinion contained in the Chief of Naval Personnel (OPNAV N130C4) memorandum 7220 Ser N130C4/19U2020 dated 8 November 2019; a copy of which was previously provided to you for comment.
 
You requested that your household goods (HHG) be reconsidered due to hardship under JTR 5066 (Education Status).  The Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, to include your assertions.  The Board read your assertions of being erroneously informed on household goods entitlement and noted that you did not provide anything to Board to support your assertions. In addition, the Board noted that the Joint Travel Regulation stipulates that all HHGs must be turned in within one year following your retirement date – unless an approved extension request was submitted to OPNAV N130 and approved, and any additional requests must be submitted each year thereafter.  The Board found no evidence of any submission for an extension of HHG entitlements. In this connection, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in the advisory opinion. 

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,