DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORD
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2 NAVY ANNE
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WASHINGTON DC 20370-510
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ELP
Docket No.
30 November 2001
4437-01
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.
considered your application on
Your allegations of error and injustice were
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Navy Records,
sitting in executive session,
28 November 2001.
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 Navy on 28 June 1999
for four years as an SN (E-3).
On the following day, after
obtaining an elevated score on a recruit screening test, you
were referred to the recruit mental health unit.
evaluated, you reported a psychiatric history of outpatient
treatment and psychotropic medication because of depressive
symptoms and obsessive-compulsive behavior.
last used such medication only seven days prior to enlistment.
You reported obsessive-compulsive behavior which included taking
three or four showers a day and excessive cleaning.
examining psychologist noted that most of the time, you did not
recognize that your obsessions and compulsions were excessive or
unreasonable.
disorder, with poor insight.,
recommended.
You were diagnosed with an obsessive-compulsive
An entry level separation was
The
While being
You claimed that you
On 12 July 1999 you were notified that separation action was
being initiated by reason of convenience of the government due to
a physical or mental condition that affected your performance of
duty, specifically, the diagnosed obsessive-compulsive disorder.
You were advised of your procedural rights, declined to consult
with legal counsel or submit a statement in own behalf, and
waived the right to have your case reviewed by the general
martial convening authority.
directed an uncharacterized entry level separation.
discharged on 20 July 1999 by reason of erroneous entry and
assigned an RE-4 reenlistment code.
court-
Thereafter, the discharge authority
You were so
The doctor's statement does not challenge
Regulations authorize the assignment of an RE-4 reenlistment code
to an individual separation by reason of a erroneous enlistment.
The Board noted your explanation of the circumstances which led
to your discharge and the doctor's statement submitted in support
of your application.
the Navy diagnosis of an obsessive-compulsive disorder as invalid
or erroneous, but only states that you have been free of
psychotropic medication for a minimum of 90 days.
doctor states you are asymptomatic,
current mental status is situational anxiety.
this disturbing in that it indicates that you continue to have
some sort of mental problem.
situational anxiety suggests that the unique stresses of military
service could easily exacerbate this problem.
concluded that the assigned reenlistment code was proper and no
change is warranted.
denied. The names and votes of the members of the panel will be
furnished upon request.
Accordingly, your application has been
Further, being positive for
Although the
he also notes that your
The Board found
The Board
It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such
that favorable action cannot be taken.
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.
You are entitled to have
Sincerely,
W. DEAN PFEIFFER
Executive Director
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