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

Docket No. 666-19 
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 May 31, 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. In addition, the Board considered the advisory opinion contained in NSSC letter 5040 Ser N43/031 of 27 March 2019; a copy of which was previously provided to you for comment.

You requested that your indebtedness due to excess weight of household goods shipment be removed; the Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, to include your assertions. Nevertheless, the Board concluded that on 2 March 2018, your household goods (HHG) were picked up by the Transportation Service Provider (TSP). You HHG shipment weight was 11,000 lbs.  On 7 March 2018, a reweigh of your HHG was conducted, and your HHG was 14,200 lbs.; however, the lower weight was billed. On 21 August 2018, you received notification from the HHG – Audit Team (AT) stating you exceed your authorized weight allowances of 9,000lbs, resulting in an excess cost of $922.12. Furthermore, the Board found no indication of fraud by the TSP or the agents. Moreover, per the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), you are financially responsible for the excess weight charges of $922.12. Finally, you may file a DD Form 2789 (Waiver/Remission of Indebtedness Application) if this debt creates a financial hardship. 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,









































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