DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
 
Dear   
 
This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to Section 1552 of Title 10, United States Code.  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 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 13 July 2021.  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.     
 
On 4 January 2010, you detached Region 8 and arrived to the American Embassy, Dhaka, Bangladesh, and checked into the Westin Hotel on 26 January 2020.  On 19 March 2020, you checked out of the Westin Hotel.  You requested to be reimbursed for Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) from 26 January 2020 to 19 March 2020.  The Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, to include your assertions.  The Board noted that in accordance with the DODFMR, paragraph 6804, TLA is intended to partially pay a service member for higher than normal expenses incurred while occupying temporary lodging OCONUS.  The Board agreed that TLA requests for a higher lodging factor (TLA Special) under special or unusual circumstances may be authorized only before the dates required and by the Allowances Branch (OUSD-PR) issued determination.  The Board concluded that no request was submitted or approved prior to the start of your TLA.  Additionally, per DODFMR, Vol 7A, paragraph 680410.D.3, TLA Special for a single person may not exceed 65% of the locality per diem rate.  The Board concluded that you were properly reimbursed.   
 
The Board determined that your personal appearance, with or without counsel, would not materially add to their 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 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, 

8/22/2021