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NAVY | BCNR | CY1999 | Document scanned on Thu Feb 01 14_50_25 CST 2001
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS

2 NAW ANNEX

WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100

JRE
Docket No: 5355-99
4 October 1999

Dear~E~ —11W~

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 23 September 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 underwent a periodic examination on 26 January 1999. You stated
that you had no gastrointestinal complaints at that time. The results of the physical
examina~tionand laboratory testing were essentially normal, and your post surgical course
was described as “stable”. The physician did note, however, that you required a “specific”
diet to control dumping symptoms, and he felt that you should be retained on the Temporary
Disability Retired List. The Physical Evaluation Board reviewed your case on 3 May 1999,
and found you fit for duty. You were notified of those findings by letter dated 12 May
1999. As you did not make a timely response to the notification letter, your acceptance was
presumed and your case finalized.
Commanding Officer, Naval Reserve Personnel Center, of your right to apply for
reenlistment in the naval service.

In a letter dated 3 July 1999, you were notified by the

The Board concluded that the finding of fitness made in your case by the Physical Evaluation
Board was warranted, given the absence of unfitting residuals of your stomach surgery at the
time of your final periodic examination, and your failure to make timely objection to the

finding of fitness.
It noted that the recommendation that you be retained on the Temporary
Disability Retired List which was made of the physician who examined you on 26 January
1999 was not binding on the Physical Evaluation Board. The Board concluded that the
subjective increase in symptomatology you experienced following the periodic examination
was insufficient to demonstrate that the finding of fitness was erroneous or unjust.
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.
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.

In this

Sincerely,

W. DEAN PFEIFFER
Executive Director



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