From:  Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records 
To:     Secretary of the Navy 
 
Subj:   REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD OF   
              
 Ref:   (a) Title 10 U.S.C. §1552 
            (b) Joint Travel Regulations (2015)             
 
Encl:   (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments 
        (2) CNO memo 7720 Ser N130C1/19U2080 of 21 Nov 19 
        (3) Subject’s naval record 
 
1.  Pursuant to the provisions of reference (a) Subject, hereinafter referred to as Petitioner, filed enclosure (1) with this Board requesting, in effect, that the applicable naval record be corrected to be paid overseas housing allowance (OHA) and Overseas Cost of Living Allowance at last location , tax free zone from June 17, 2015 through September 30, 2015. 
                                              
2.  The Board, consisting of , reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on April 9, 2020 and, pursuant to its regulations, determined that the corrective action indicated below should be taken on the available evidence of record.  Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of the enclosures, relevant portions of Petitioner’s naval record, and applicable statutes, regulations and policies. 
 
3.  The Board, having reviewed all the facts of record pertaining to Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice, finds as follows: 
 
     a.  Before applying to this Board, Petitioner exhausted all administrative remedies available under existing law and regulations within the Department of the Navy. 
 
     b.  On April 3, 2015, Petitioner issued BUPERS Order 0945, retirement orders while stationed in . 
 
     c.  On June 18, 2015, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces authorized   as Petitioner’s designated place of separation in  letter 1910 N001of 18 Jun 15. 
 
     d.  On June 18, 2015, Petitioner and three dependent children depart  and arrive in . 
 
     e.  On September 30, 2015, Petitioner is transferred to the Retired List. 
 
     f.  In correspondence attached as enclosure (2), the office having cognizance over the subject matter addressed in Petitioner’s application has commented to the effect that the request has merit and warrants favorable action.   
 
CONCLUSION 
 
Upon review and consideration of all the evidence of record, and especially in light of the contents of enclosure (2), the Board finds the existence of an injustice warranting the following corrective action.  The Board concluded the  the authorized designated separation location, therefore, Petitioner was authorized to receive housing allowances from that location.   The Board did not consider appropriate tax rate for . 
 
RECOMMENDATION 
 
That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: 
 
Petitioner authorized Overseas Housing Allowance and Overseas Cost of Living Allowance at the  effective June 18, 2015 through September 30, 2015. 
 
Note:  Petitioner will need to address any tax exclusion credits with the Internal Revenue Service via Tax Return for 2015. 
 
Note:  Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS) will complete an audit of Petitioner’s records to determine if Petitioner is due any back pay and allowances. 
                                                             
A copy of this Report of Proceedings will be filed in Petitioner’s naval record. 
 
4.  It is certified that quorum was present at the Board’s review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board’s proceedings in the above entitled matter. 
 
5.   Pursuant to the delegation of authority set out in Section 6(e) of the revised Procedures of the Board for Correction of Naval Records (32 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 723.6(e)) and having assured compliance with its provisions, it is hereby announced that the foregoing corrective action, taken under the authority of reference (a), has been approved by the Board on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy.  
             
    6/22/2020