D E P A R T M E N T O F THE N A V Y
B O A R D F O R C O R R E C T I O N OF NAVAL R E C O R D S
2 NAVY ANNEX
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Docket No. 532-02
16 May 2002
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 Navy Records,
sitting in executive session, considered your application on
15 May 2002. 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.
You enlisted in the Navy on 22 October 1992 for four years at age
20. The medical record reflects that you were advanced to HTFA
(E-2) and served without incident until 26 April 1993, when you
were referred for a psychological evaluation due to depression
and suicidal ideation. You stated "I'd rather be dead khan in
the Navyvv and that you had just returned from a one month cruise
where you were seasick, and experienced nightmares. You also
reported that you had thoughts of suicide for the past 4-5 months
and that about 18 months before this, you placed a loaded
revolver to your head. You were diagnosed with an adjustment
disorder with depressed mood and a personality disorder with
avoidance and immature features. The examining psychologist
opined that although you were not imminently suicidal, you were
considered to be self-destructive and a potential risk for harm
to yourself and others if retained. Administrative separation
was recommended.
On 17 May 1993 you were honorably discharged by reason of "Other
Physical/Mental Conditions-Personality Disorder" and assigned an
RE-4 reenlistment code.
Regulations authorize the assignment of an RE-4 reenlistment code
to individuals separated by reason of a diagnosed personality
disorder. The Board noted your contention that you do not suffer
from depression, a personality disorder, or any other condition
which would render you unfit for military service. However, you
provide no medical evidence that refutes the Navy's diagnosis.
The Navy views individuals who express suicidal ideation with
serious concern. Assignment of an RE-4 reenlistment code to such
individuals is justified since they pose a risk to harm them-
selves and others if retained. The Board concluded that the
reenlistment code was proper and no change is warranted.
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. 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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