DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2
NAVY
ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100
JRE
Docket No: 4859-01
12 August 200 2
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
injustice were reviewed in accordance
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. In addition, the Board
considered the advisory opinion furnished by designees of the Specialty Leader for Psychiatry
dated 22 January 2002, a copy of which is attached.
o? 8 August 2002. Your allegations of error and
lyith administrative regulations and procedures
Documentary material considered by the Board
After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, and notwithstanding the
advisory opinion, the Board found that the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the
existence of probable material error or injustice.
It noted that although the diagnosis of a
personality disorder may not be substantiated by the available medical and personnel records,
The Board felt that the diagnosis
you have not demonstrated that the diagnosis is incorrect.
was reasonable, given the symptoms which led to repeated contacts with mental health
personnel in 1995, and adversely affected your deployability
duties. In addition, it noted that you did not contest the diagnosis when it was made, or
object to your discharge.
time.
It concluded that you were unsuitable for further service at that
qnd ability to perform your
In
view of the foregoing, your application has been denied. The names and votes of the
members of the panel will be furnished upon request.
material evidence or other matter not previously considered by the Board. In this regard, it
hke the Board reconsider its decision upon submission of new and
It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that favorable action cannot be
taken. You are entitled to
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
Enclosure
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER
PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA 23708-2197
6520
0506: SLB-4024
22 JAN 02
From: Case Reviewers
To:
Chairman, Board for correction of Naval Records,
Department of the Navy, Washington, D.C. 20370-2197
Subj: REQUEST FOR COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ICO
Ref:
(a) Your letter dated 26 SEP 01
Encl:
(1) BCNR file
(2) Service Record
Pursuant to reference (a) the review of enclosure (1)
1.
was conducted to form opinions about the subject
petitioner's claim requesting a correction of his naval
record.
2.
Facts of the case:
a) The service member enlisted in the United States
Navy on 7 June 1988.
b) On the service member's entrance physical
examination, dated 15 January 1988 there were two crossed
out answers (SF 93 Question
and excessive worry" and
"yes" and
former, and the
over.
prior hospitalizations and wrote "nothing, my being crazy."
‘loss of memory or amnesia." The
‘I don't know" responses were crossed out in the
"yes" response on the latter was marked
#19 the service member answered yes to
#11) regarding "depression
On question
c) The service member was hospitalized from 11-13 July
1995 on the Inpatient Psychiatry Service at Keesler Medical
Center. He was diagnosed with Adjustment Disorder with
Mixed Disturbance of Emotions and Conduct and Personality
Disorder, Not
and dependent features.
Othe,rwise Specified, with passive-aggressive
Subj.
d) The service member was administratively separated
at the convenience of the United States Government on 09
November 1995 on the basis of a personality disorder.
e) MEPERS evaluation dated 26 April 2001 rendered the
not have a Personality
opinion that the service member does
Disorder.
3.
The following opinions were submitted:
a) There is insufficient documentation to support the
diagnosis of Personality Disorder.
b) The markings noted on the service member's entrance
physical examination pertaining to psychiatric evaluation
and treatment prior to enlistment are not sufficiently
explained.
c) There is insufficient documentation pertaining to
the reasons for administrative separation.
d) The MEPERS evaluation dated 26 April 2001 does not
sufficiently clarify the patient's past psychiatric
history.
Recommendation: There is insufficient documentation to
4.
evaluate the diagnosis of Personality Disorder, Not
Otherwise Specified. The MEPERS evaluation of 26 April 2001
represents an incomplete psychiatric evaluation. It is
recommended that documentation from the 1995 inpatient
hospitalization be made available. A thorough and
independent psychological evaluation including a complete
history of social adaptability and psychologic testing is
also recommended.
This review was con
5.
under the supervision of
MC USN
IDR MC USN
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