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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JRE
Docket No:
’ 17 August 2001
5285-01
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 9 August 2001. 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.
In this regard, it noted that in order for a service member to qualify for disability
separation or retirement from the Navy, he must be unfit to perform the duties of his office,
grade, rate or rating by reason of physical disability at the time his service terminates. The
available records do not establish that you suffered from post traumatic stress disorder at the
time of your release from active duty or for several years thereafter, or that you were unfit
for duty when separated from the Navy.
you denied a history of nervous trouble of any sort in the Reports
traumatic events in 1983,
of Medical History you completed on 12 June 1986, 3 March 1988 and 23 September 1989,
in connection with physical examinations for extension of your enlistment, separation, and
active duty for training in the Naval Reserve, respectively. In addition, the Board noted you
apparently served successfully as a member of the Merchant Marine for several years
following your Navy service, and that you did not submit a claim to the Department of
Veterans Affairs for disability benefits for post traumatic stress disorder many years after
you were discharged. Notwithstanding your belief to the contrary, the Board noted that the
American Psychiatric Association published diagnostic criteria for post traumatic stress
disorder many years prior to your discharge.
It noted that although you were exposed to
In view of the foregoing, 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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