Docket No: 6968-19 
Ref: Signature Date 

 
Dear.: 
 
This letter 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 that 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, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 25 August 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.   
 
The Board carefully considered your request to remove your 9 September 1965 Report of Aptitude Board evaluation from your official military personnel file (OMPF), implicit request monetary compensation and an apology.  The Board considered your contentions that the evaluation report is not true and you never had any of the illnesses referred to in the evaluation report.  You claim that personnel used the “N” word numerous time, racial bias ruined your life and made it a living hell.  As evidence, you provided a statement from your sister. 
 
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. The Board, however, determined that your record will remain unchanged.  In this regard, the Board noted your statement and evaluation, but found no evidence that the evaluation is not an accurate account of your conduct or performance during that period of time.  In accordance with SECNAVINST 5420.193, the Board for Correction of Naval Records, the Board relies on a presumption of regularity to support the official actions of Navy officials, and in the absence of substantial evidence to the contrary, will presume that they have properly discharged their official duties.  The Board thus concluded that there is no probable material error or injustice warranting corrective action.  
 
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,