DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100
TJR
Docket No: 1520-03
16 October 2003
This is in reference to your application for correction of your
naval record pursuant to the provisions of Title 10, 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 15 October 2003. 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.
After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire
record, the Board found the evidence submitted was insufficient
to establish the existence of probable material error or
injustice.
You enlisted in the Navy on 22 February 2001 at age 19 and had no
disciplinary actions.
On 6 June 2002, after undergoing a psychiatric evaluation, you
were diagnosed with dysthymia, which existed prior to your
enlistment, an unspecified personality disorder with depressive
and negativistic features, and a severe long standing character
and behavior which rendered you incapable of adequately serving.
A naval hospital letter to your commanding officer stated that
you would most likely become an increasing burden to your command
with deteriorating performance, conduct, reliability, and
judgment. This letter also stated that you could become a threat
to harm yourself or others if retained in the Navy. At that time
you were recommended for an expeditious administrative
separation.
On 10 June 2002 you were notified of pending administrative
separation action by reason of convenience of the government due
to the diagnosed personality disorder. At that time you waived
your right to consult with legal counsel and to present your case
to' an administrative discharge board. Subsequently, the
discharge authority directed an honorable discharge by reason of
convenience of the government due to the diagnosed personality
disorder, and on 3 July 2002 you were so separated and assigned
an RE-4 reenlistment code.
The Board, in its review of your entire record and application,
carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as
your youth and immaturity, and your statement that you were told
that since you were an excellent Sailor with a clean record, you
would be able to reenlist in the service. Nevertheless, the
Board concluded these factors were not sufficient to warrant a
change in your reenlistment code. It concluded that the
diagnosed dysthymia and personality disorder, and your
nonretention in the Navy due to being a threat to yourself and
others, were sufficient to support the assignment of an RE-4
reenlistment code. 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 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.
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