DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 701 S COURTHOUSE ROAD SUITE 1001 ARLINGTON VA 22204-2490 Docket No: 8213-19 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 relevant portions of your naval record and your application, 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 application on its merits. A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 17 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. Regarding your request for a personal appearance, the Board determined that a personal appearance with or without counsel will not materially add to its understanding of the issues involved. Therefore, the Board determined that a personal appearance was not necessary and considered your case based on the evidence of record. You enlisted in the Navy and begin a period of active duty on 11 July 1985. On 27 May 1987, you received nonjudicial punishment (NJP) for disrespectful language and failure to obey a lawful order. On 25 June 1987, you were notified of administrative separation proceedings against you. Commanding Officer, USS subsequently recommended that you be administratively separated with a general characterization of service. On 29 July 1987, you were discharged from the Navy with a general characterization of service, not recommended for reenlistment and assigned a reentry (RE) code of RE-4 due to other Physical/Mental Conditions- Personality Disorder. In your application for consideration, you have requested a change to your general discharge to one which identifies Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). You state that Veterans Affairs has determined that you suffer from PTSD, and it is your contention that you were discharged without the Navy properly identifying the condition. The Board noted that your application for correction raises a potential issue of a mental health condition during your military service. In a communication dated 4 December 2019, you were asked to provide additional medical or clinical evidence to support your claim. When you did not provide additional evidence, your case was re-opened and processed for consideration by the Board. The Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, including your contention that you were not properly diagnosed with PTSD at the time of your service in the Navy. The Board noted that you did not provide supplemental information regarding your contention of a PTSD diagnosis. Based on the information in your record, the Board noted that the letter from Commanding Officer, USS cites a fitness for duty evaluation of 23 June 1987, and your record indicates separation due to the mental condition of Personality Disorder. Based on the presumption of regularity and in consideration of the evidence in your record, the Board determined that you were properly discharged with a general characterization of service on the basis of a Physical/Mental Condition (Personality Disorder). 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,