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NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 01675-01
Original file (01675-01.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied
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: 1675-01
1 February 2002

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 17 January 2002.
injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures
applicable to the proceedings of this 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

Documentary material considered by the Board

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 were evaluated by a clinical psychologist on 17 March 1992, and
were given diagnoses of post traumatic stress disorder, and personality disorder, not
otherwise specified, with immature and anti-social features. The psychologist apparently
believed that the latter disorder rendered you unsuitable for military service, and he
recommended that you be discharged expeditiously because of that disorder.
you did not require and would not benefit from hospitalization or psychiatric treatment.
Although you were not considered homicidal or suicidal, the psychologist felt that you would
be a continuing danger to yourself and others if retained in the Navy.
that you seek treatment for the post traumatic stress disorder from the Department of
Veterans Affairs following your separation.
examination on 7 April 1992, and were found physically qualified for separation. You were
discharged from the Navy on 16 April 1992 by reason of 
CONDITIONS 

You underwent a pre-separation physical

- PERSONALITY DISORDERS ”.

“OTHER PHYSICAL/MENTAL

In his opinion,

He also recommended

The fact that you suffered from post traumatic stress disorder during your naval service was

not considered probative of the existence of material error or injustice in   your naval record,.
In this regard, the Board was not persuaded that you were unfit to perform the duties of your
office, grade, rank or rating by reason of physical disability because of that condition. In
addition, it noted that a personality disorder is not considered to be a disability under the
Accordingly, your application has been
laws administered by the military departments.
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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