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.    
 
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.  A three-member panel of the Board, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 9 September 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.   
 
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. 
 
A review of your record shows that you entered active duty with the Navy in May 1987 and served until May 1991 until your transfer to the Navy Reserve.  After your discharge from the Navy Reserve on 19 May 1995, you reenlisted on 30 July 2001 for a period of six years.  On 29 July 2007, you were discharged from the Navy Reserve at the end of your enlistment obligation with a RE-1 reenlistment code. 
 
The Board carefully considered your arguments for a medical board review.  You assert that you never received your medical board since your address changed.  Unfortunately, the Board disagreed with your rationale for relief.  In reviewing your record, the Board found no evidence in your record that you referred to a medical board.  There was no evidence of a line of duty finding that you incurred or aggravated a disability condition during a period of active duty or that you met any of the criteria for unfitness for continued naval service.  Based on your record, you were medically determined to fit for full duty at the time of your discharge from the Navy Reserve and assigned a reenlistment code consistent with that determination.  As a result, the Board concluded that the preponderance of the evidence does not support granting you the medical board review you seek.  Accordingly, the Board found insufficient evidence of error or injustice to warrant a change to your 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, 

9/13/2021
Deputy Director