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NAVY | BCNR | CY1999 | 00675-99
Original file (00675-99.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied
D E P A R T M E N T  O F  T H E  N A V Y  
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 

2 N A W  ANNEX 

WASHINGTON DC  20370-5100 

TRG 
Docket No:  675-99 
2 September 1999 

This is in reference to your application for correction of your 
naval record pursuant to the provisions of title 10 of the United 
States Code section 1552. 

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval 
Records, sitting in executive session, considered your 
application on 31 August 1999.  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, your naval record and applicable statutes, regulations 
and policies. 

After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire 
record, the Board found that the evidence submitted was 
insufficient to establish the existence of probable material 
error or in justice. 

The Board found that you enlisted in the Naval Reserve on 5 March 
1981 at age 20 and reported for extended active duty on 30 March 
1981.  On 23 August 1981 you were diagnosed with a passive 
aggressive personality disorder and alcohol dependence.  On 11 
June 1983 you received nonjudicial punishment for an unauthorized 
absence of about two days and making a false statement. 
Subsequently, you were counseled and warned that further 
misconduct could lead to an administrative discharge under other 
than honorable conditions.  The record shows that you were an 
unauthorized absentee on two occasions in August 1983, totaling 
about 11 days.  There is no disciplinary action in the record for 
these absences. 

- 

Based on the foregoing record you were processed for an 
administrative discharge due to unsatisfactory performance.  In 
connection with this processing, you elected to waive your 

procedural rights.  Subsequently the discharge authority directed 
a general discharge.  You were so discharged on 18 August 1983. 

Character of service is based, in part, on conduct and overall 
trait averages which are computed from marks assigned during 
periodic evaluations.  Your conduct and overall trait averages 
were 2.53 and 2.02, respectively.  The minimum average marks 
required at the time of your separation for a fully honorable 
characterization of service were 3.0 in conduct and 2.8 in 
overall traits. 

In its review of your application the Board carefully weighed all 
potentially mitigating factors, such as your youth and the 
contention that your poor conduct and performance while in the 
Navy was caused by hyperthyroidism.  You have submitted 
documentation showing that in March 1984 you were hospitalized 
and remained in a coma for about 25 days because of the thyroid 
problem.  The Board found that these factors and contentions were 
not sufficient to warrant recharacterization of your general 
discharge given your record of misconduct, poor performance and 
your failure to achieve the required average marks in conduct or 
overall traits.  The Board was aware that even if you had been 
diagnosed with hyperthyroidism while in the Navy and been 
discharged for that reason, you would have received the 
characterization of service warranted by your service record.  In 
your case, that is a general discharge under honorable 
conditions.  In addition, the Board believed that the 
hyperthyroidism, which was diagnosed about seven months after 
your discharge, did not excuse your periods of unauthorized 
absence while in the Navy.  The Board concluded that the 
discharge was proper as issued and no change is warranted. 

Accordingly, your application has been denied.  The names and 
votes of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request. 

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 and material 
evidence or other matter not previously 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 

r e c o r d ,   t h e  b u r d e n   i s  on  t h e   a p p l i c a n t   t o  d e m o n s t r a t e   t h e  
e x i s t e n c e   o f   p r o b a b l e   m a t e r i a l   e r r o r   o r   i n j u s t i c e .  

S i n c e r e l y ,  

W.  DEAN  PFEIFFER 
E x e c u t i v e   D i r e c t o r  



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