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NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 04153-02
Original file (04153-02.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied
DEPARTMENTOFTHE 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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TRG
Docket  No:
9 October 2002

4153-02

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 8 October 2002.
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.

Your allegations of error and

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 31 October 1977 and served until you
During this period
were honorably discharged on 30 April 1985.
You
of service, you were convicted by a special court-martial.
reenlisted in the Navy on 1 May 1985.
On 17 February 1987 you received nonjudicial punishment for an
unauthorized absence of about 62 days.
included forfeitures of pay and a reduction in rate.
the lengthy period of unauthorized absence, you were processed
for an administrative discharge by reason of misconduct due to
your commission of a serious offense.
processing, you elected to waive the right to have your case
heard by an administrative discharge board.
discharge authority directed discharge under other than honorable
conditions and you were so discharged on 20 March 1987.

The punishment imposed
Based on

In connection with this

On 13 March 1987 the

In its review of your application,
all potentially mitigating factors,
service.
to warrant recharacterization of your discharge given your
commission of a serious offense.

the Board carefully weighed
such as your prior honorable
The Board found that these factors were not sufficient
The Board concluded that the

discharge was proper as issued and no change is warranted.

Accordingly, your application has been denied.
votes of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request.

The names and

The Board believes that you maybe eligible for veteran's benefits
Therefore, if you have
based on your prior honorable service.
been denied benefits, you should appeal that denial under
procedures established by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that
You are entitled to have the
favorable action cannot be taken.
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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