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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TJR
Docket No: 4638-01
7 January 2002
Dear
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 3 January 2002.
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.
Your allegations of error and
After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire
record, the Board found the evidence submitted was insufficient
to establish the existence of probable material error or
injustice.
The Board found you enlisted in the Navy on 9 November 1994 at
the age of 18, and served without disciplinary incident.
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chological evaluation after attempting suicide, you were
Your record reflects that on 11 September 1997, upon undergoing a
ps
diag osed with major depression and a severe personality disorder
with borderline and obsessive-compulsive traits.
As a result of
this diagnosis, you were recommended for an administrative
separation\
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On 17 September 1997 you were notified of pending administrative
separation action by reason of convenience of the government due
to the diagnosed personality disorder.
At that time you waived
your rights to consult with legal counsel or submit a statement
in rebuttal to the separation.
officer recommended an honorable discharge by reason of
convenience of the government due to the diagnosed personality
disorder.
Subsequently, the discharge authority approved the
foregoing recommendation and directed an honorable discharge by
reason of convenience of the government, and on 8 December 1997
you were so discharged and assigned an RR-4 reenlistment code.
On 7 October 1997 your commanding
The Board, in its review of your naval record and application,
carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as
your youth and immaturity and your contentions that your
separation was the result of another Sailor's actions and that
you are of clear and sound mind.
these factors and contentions were not sufficient to warrant a
change in your reenlistment code.
an individual is separated due to a diagnosed personality
disorder and often assigned when there is a risk of self-harm,
such as attempted suicide or a suicidal gestures.
Board noted that there is no evidence in the record, and you
submitted none, to support your contentions.
Given all the
circumstances of your case,
code was proper and no change is warranted.
application has been denied.
However, the Board concluded
Such a code is authorized when
Further, the
the Board concluded your reenlistment
Accordingly, your
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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