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NAVY | BCNR | CY1999 | 02800-99
Original file (02800-99.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 NAVY ANNEX 

WASHINGTON DC  20370-51 00 

CRS 
Docket No:  2800-99 
22 July 1999 

This is in reference to your application for correction of your 
naval record pursuant  to the provisions of Title 10, 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 14 July 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 injustice. 

The Board found that you enlisted  in the Marine Corps at age 18. 
A  psychiatric evaluation, conducted on 13 December  1994, 
diagnosed you with a personality disorder.  Subsequently, on 30 
January 1995 you received an honorable discharge by  reason of 
convenience of the government due to the diagnosed personality 
disorder.  At  that time you were assigned a reenlistment code of 
RE-4. 

In its review of your application the Board carefully weighed all 
potentially  mitigating factors, such as your contention that you 
did not have a personality  disorder.  However, the Board 
concluded that since you submitted no evidence that you were 
incorrectly diagnosed with a personality disorder, there is no 
basis to change the reason for your discharge. 

The Board also noted that an RE-4  reenlistment code is authorized 
by  regulatory guidance and often assigned to individuals 
separated due to diagnosed personality  disorders.  It means that 
you may not reenlist in the Marine Corps without prior approval 

of the Commandant of the Marine Corps.  The Board thus concluded 
that there is no error or injustice in your reenlistment code. 

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 
record, the burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the 
existence of probable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

W.  DEAN PFEIFFER 
Executive Director 



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