DEPARTMENTOFTHE NAV
Y
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370.5100
JRE
Docket No: 6306-02
13 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
Your allegations of error and
session, considered your application on 29 August 2002.
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.
tiith administrative regulations and procedures
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 enlisted in the Navy on 6 December 1999, at age 29. It appears
that your enlistment was fraudulent, in that you concealed several disqualifying medical
defects when you underwent your preenlistment physical examination. You were discharged
on 29 December 1999 by reason of your failure to meet medical procurement fitness
standards. You were assigned a reenlistment code of RE-4, as permitted by governing
directives.
The Board rejected your unsubstantiated contentions to the effect that you are physically
qualified for military service, and that the symptoms which resulted in your discharge were
related to withdrawal from nicotine.
discharge was erroneous or unjust, the Board was unable to recommend any corrective action
in your case. Accordingly, your application has been denied. The names and votes of the
members of the panel will be furnished upon request.
In the absence of evidence which demonstrates that your
It is regretted that the
circumknces 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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