DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORD
S
2 NAVY ANNE
X
WASHINGTON DC 20370.510
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JLP:ddj
Docket No: 4988-02
24 September 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 24 September 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
In addition, the Board considered the advisory
applicable statutes, regulations and policies.
opinion furnished by NPC memorrandum 1780 Pers-604 27 August 2002, a copy of which is
attached.
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. In this connection, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in
the advisory opinion. Accordingly, your application has been denied.
the members of the panel will be furnished upon request.
The names and votes of
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.
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.
In this regard, it is important
Sincerely,
W. DEAN PFEIFFER
Executive Director
Enclosure
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
NAVY PERSONNEL COMMAND
5720 INTEGRITY DRIVE
MILLINGTON T
N 38055-000 0
178 0
PERS-604
27 Aug 02
MEMORANDUM FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF
NAVAL RECORDS
Via:
Sub
Ref:
Assistant for BCNR Matters (PERS-OOZCB)
IONS ICO
(a) CNPC memo 5420 PERS-OOZCB of 26 Aug 02
(b) Title 38,
United States Code, Chapter 34
1.
The following is provided in response to reference (a):
a.
When
tates he was promised a
"VA benefit
for enlistment in the Navy,
package"
to loan guaranty
the letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs,
benefits,.not education benefits.
As stated in
which-.
he did not serve enough time to
it appears he is referring
-included in his petition
be considered a veteran.
,
b.
Regarding education
benefits,- entered active
Per reference (b), the education
To establish eligibility for the VEGIB Program,
duty on 23 December 1976.
benefit program at that time was the Vietnam Era GI Bill (VEGIB)
Program.
members must have served 181 or more continuous days of active
f
duty.
he was not eligible for VEGIB Program'benefits.
active duty,
even if he had been eligible, opportunity to use
Additionally,
VEGIB Program benefits ended 31 December 1989.
Since-did not serve 181 continuous,days o
2.
PERS-604's point of contact is Ms.
who can be
Branch (PERS-604)
,
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