DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100
JLP:ddj
Docket No:
27 November 2001
6895-01
This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the
provisions of title 10 of the
Ilnited States Code, section
1552.
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive
session, considered your application on 27 November 200 1
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.
In addition, the Board considered the advisory
opinion furnished by
attached.
nlemorandum 1780 Pers 604 of
. Your allegations of error and
NI’C1
25 October
2001, a copy of which is
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 connection, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in
the advisory opinion. Accordingly, your application has been denied. The names and votes of
the members of the panel will be
filrnislietl 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
f3oard reconsider its decision upon submission of new and material
evidence or other matter not previously considered by the Board.
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 regard, it is important
Sincerely,
W. DEAN PFEIFFER
Executive Director
Enclosure
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
N AVY PERSON
NE L COMMAN
5720 INTEGRITY DRIVE
MILLINGTON TN 38055-0000
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1780
PERS-604
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MEMORANDUM FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
NAVAL RECORDS
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF
Via:
Assistant for BCNR Matters (PERS-OOZCB)
Subj:
REQUEST FOR COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ICO
Ref:
(a) CNPC memo 5420 PERS-OOZCB of 16
(b) Title 38,
(c) Veterans Improvement Act of 1996 (PL 104-275)
(d) Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of
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United States Code, Chapter 32
2000 (PL 106-419)
1.
The following is provided in response to reference (a):
a.
Recommend the Board deny
VEAP was available to members who entered the
in the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP).
reference (b),
military for the first time between 1 January 1977 and
30 June 1985.
but reopened for five months from 28 October 1986 to
31 March 1987.
lost their eligibility.
It was closed to new enrollments on 30 June 1985,
Members who did not enroll before these deadlines
Per
request to enroll
b.
Reference (c) offered Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) Program
enrollment to active duty members with money in a VEAP account on
9 October 1996 (date of enactment).
individual who was a VEAP participant on or before 9 October 1996
and served continuously from that date through at least
1 April 2000 will be allowed an opportunity to convert from VEAP
to the MGIB Program.
references (c) and (d) for members like EN1
participate in VEAP.
Unfortunately, no pro
Per reference (d), an
were made in
who did not
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A review of
enroll in VEAP before the
not eligible for VEAP benefits.
was not a VEAP participant,
the MGIB Program.
record indicates he did not
legislated deadlines and,
Additionally, since
he is not eligible for co
t
Subj:
PERS-604's point of contact is Mrs.
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reached at (DSN) 882-4275 o
who can be
Commander, U.S. Navy
Navy Drug
Director,
Behavioral Health, Federal
Education,
& Partnerships
Division (PERS-60)
& Alcohol,
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