From:  Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records 
To:     Secretary of the Navy 
 
Subj:   REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD ICO FORMER MEMBER , USN,   
 
Ref:   (a) Title 10 U.S.C. §1552 
            (b) COMNAVCRUITCOMINST 1130.8 (series) 
 
Encl:   (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments 
        (2) CNRC memo 1133 Ser N35 of 25 Mar 21 
        (3) Subject’s naval record 
 
1.  Pursuant to the provisions of reference (a), Subject, hereinafter referred to as Petitioner, filed enclosure (1) with the Board for Correction of Naval Records (Board), requesting that her naval record be corrected to remove Loan Repayment Program (LRP) eligibility from enlistment documents. 
 
2.  The Board, consisting of Ms. , Mr. and Mr. , reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 17 August 2021 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, found that, before applying to this Board, she exhausted all administrative remedies available under existing law and regulations within the Department of the Navy.  The Board made the following findings: 
 
     a.  On 7 August 2008, Petitioner enlisted in the Naval Reserve for a term of 8-years of which 4-years is considered an active duty obligation.  NAVCRUIT 1133/52, For School Guarantee – Annex “A” listed Operations Specialist School Guarantee and Loan Repayment Program Requested. 
 
     b.  On 16 September 2008, Petitioner accessed into active duty and did not complete the process to garner approval for LRP. 
 
     c.  On 19 May 2011, Petitioner was discharge for “Disability, Severance Pay Non-Combat Related Injury”. 
 
     d.  On 6 February 2020, Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) issued Petitoner notification of the requirement to remove LRP from contract to become eligibile for DVA education benefits. 
 
     e.  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.  Petitioner was eligible for LRP in accordance with enlistment documents but failed to complete the election process as outlined in reference (b).  The Board concluded Petitioner is being hindered from using DVA education benefits as a result of LRP entry on her contract; therefore, because there is evidence LRP payments were not made, relief is warranted. 
 
RECOMMENDATION 
 
That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: 
 
Petitioner’s NAVCRUIT 1133/52, For School Guarantee – Annex “A” to DD Form 4 dated  
7 August 2008 is modified to reflect Option 2:  “N/A” vice “Loan Repayment Program Requested.” 
 
A copy of this Report of Proceedings will be filed in Petitioner’s naval record. 
 
4.  It is certified that a 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 the reference, has been approved by the Board on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy. 

9/29/2021 
Deputy Director