DEPARTMENTOFTHE NAV
Y
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORD
S
2 NAVY ANNE
X
WASHINGTON DC
20370.5100
JRE
Docket No: 3170-01
19 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 7 February 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. In addition, the Board
considered the advisory opinion furnished by a designee of the Specialty Leader for
Psychiatry dated 5 September 2001, a copy of which is attached, and your response thereto.
based on your conviction by special court-martial of
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. It concluded that your service was appropriately characterized in
1979 with a bad conduct discharge,
being disrespectful to two superior non-commissioned officers and two specifications of
assault, your prior nonjudicial punishment for a one day unauthorized absence, and prior
conviction by special court martial for an unauthorized absence of more than 30 days
duration. Your recent diagnosis of bipolar affective disorder, and your psychiatrist’s opinion
that your misconduct was related to and/or the product of that disorder was not considered
sufficient to warrant the upgrading your discharge as a matter of clemency. In addition, the
Board was not persuaded that you lacked mental responsibility when you committed the
multiple acts of misconduct which resulted in your being separated from the Navy with a bad
conduct discharge. 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
MEMORANDUM
NAVAL RECORDS ICO
.db
EX-
Ref: (a)
ltr EBM, Docket
# 3170-01, dtd 05 JUN 01
File
Chairman, BCNR,
BCNR
Service Record (limited)
Medical Record (limited)
Civilian Psychiatric Record
.ve-rbal ‘request and
(3)
(4)
Per your
in accordance with
ref (a),
I have reviewed
Review of service record indicates a lo
NJP’s and it would appear time in the
&cIosures (1) through (4).
2.
AWOL,
bad conduct discharge.
3.
Review of the
concluded
4.
a diagnosis of Bipolar Affective Disorder (BAD) had been diagnosed.
that this was
.oneletter, dated 05 FEB 01, from a civilian
thasas suffering from a situational anxiety disorder.
white.theservicemember
medical record
likely present
wason active duty.
There is
“%
diiiculties, including
period of
rig. He was subsequently
indudes an evaluation by a psychiatrist. He
psychmtristindicating that
He opined
given a
honorable/medic$l.
Review of the BCNR record notes that the claimant is requesting an upgrade
I am most struck by the lack
chatis that
5.
in discharge status to
6;
civilian psychiatrist that in the
majority of
psychiatric history
followin
itself, doesn ’t help me ma
9(
It does ’ paint’
help.
being recognized.
ceremony because
In summary,
of information that
is in-this chart.
70’s bipolar disorder was underdiagnose
ree with the
Ia.
. The vast
2
f review with this diagnosis
.present evidence of a tong
discharge. His foul language towards superiors, in and of
e a diagnosis of BAD. His
oing AWOL also doesn’t
slig
a picture of someone who feels
ed by his “abilities” not
ilt
A statement made on 02 FEB 79 that he disrupted a retirement
&would. help him
ti.tcue,.is somewhat damning.
“get-out faster ”,
I just don ’t have enough information to respond favorably to his
If ‘he has in fact been in treatment between
request.
very important for that information to be forwarded to the board so that this chart
could be reviewed again.
1979~and ’2001, it would be
---
-,.
-
CDR MC USNR-R
Staff Psychiatrist
NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 07329-02
supports a diagnosis of a personality disorder. documents (sustained irritability, paranoia, not mixing well with people) are seen in personality disorders, including the one (Avoidant Personality Disorder) with which the Navy psychiatrists diagnosed this patient. A condition * The symptoms documented in the mental health assessments 3. meet DSM-IV criteria for a personality disorder -- see Reference The symptoms documented do not meet DSM-IV criteria for (c) either manic, hypomanic, major...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 05272-01
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORD S 2 NAVY ANNE X WASHINGTON DC 20370-510 0 JRE Docket No: 5272-01 14 November 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. Board of Correction of Naval Records. (Ma.jor Depressive The Should the petitioner have been retired by reason of physical disability service member did suffer from a psychiatric...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2001 | 06609-00
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 20 September 2001. 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. While the subject has been diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder since discharge, it is unclear when he first developed symptoms that were consistent with this diagnosis.
NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 04603-01
Your allegations of error and A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 1 May 2002. injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this Board. 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. The following...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2001 | 01176-01
1171 (b) Board for Correction of Naval Record letter of 7 August 200 1 (1) BCNR File (2) Service record (3) Medical records (4) VA records Per your request for review of the subject response to reference documentation of the charges that led to non-judicial punishment was provided in this packet. ” As a result, the 1: 1 watch was discontinued, and the patient was returned to full duty with instruction to take the provider appointment. He also endorsed a history of at least two episodes of...
USMC | DRB | 2005_Marine | MD0501226
PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION Issues, as stated Applicant’s issues, as stated on the application and/or from an attached document/letter to the Board:“Application for correction of military record under the provisions of title 10, U. S. code, section 1552 (5, 6) Application for the review of discharge from the Armed Forces of the Unites States (6):I, R_ E_ K_(Applicant), would like to request that my discharge determination of Other than Honorable be changed to a Medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008082
Headquarters, U.S. Army Disciplinary Barracks, Fort Leavenworth, KS, General Court-Martial Order Number 138, dated 22 February 1982, shows after completion of all required post-trial and appellate reviews, the convening authority ordered the applicant's bad conduct discharge executed. The evidence of record shows the applicant served through an enlistment and two reenlistments, in various positions, within and outside of the continental United States, and attained the rank/grade of SGT/E-5,...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-1984-04083A
On 13 Oct 83, his commander recommended discharge. A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant contends, as a diabetic herself, that her husband’s elevated blood sugar episode was not properly followed up by the Air Force. Review of service and DVA medical records through 1992 show no evidence of diabetes, and evaluation by DVA physicians also indicate no...
AF | BCMR | CY2004 | BC-1991-02293A
On 13 Oct 83, his commander recommended discharge. A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit D. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant contends, as a diabetic herself, that her husband’s elevated blood sugar episode was not properly followed up by the Air Force. Review of service and DVA medical records through 1992 show no evidence of diabetes, and evaluation by DVA physicians also indicate no...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2001 | 08655-00
Petitioner was impatient with Med Hold and the Mental Health Department, stating once more that he felt the Navy was the cause of his psychological problems. Diagnosed with “Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood (resolved); Marital Problem; Personality Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, with Antisocial and Narcissistic traits psychiatrically fit for full duty and accountable/responsible for his actions. In the petitioner ’s letter requesting a change in status of his discharge, the...