Search Decisions

Decision Text

NAVY | BCNR | CY2004 | 02142-04
Original file (02142-04.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied


DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100


                                                       FC
                                                                                                    Docket No: 2142-04
                                                                                                   16 August 2004

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 11 August 2004. 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.
The Board found that you enlisted in the Navy on 30 July 2001 at age 17. On 17 October 2001 you were diagnosed with an oppositional defiant disorder and borderline personality
Oppositional defiant disorder and a borderline to thoughts self-harm and had expressed such thoughts in a letter to your mother. The psychologist concluded by recommending administrative separation processing.
On 19 October 2001 you were notified of administrative separation processing by reason of erroneous enlistment due to the diagnosed disorders. You then elected to waive all of your procedural rights except the right to obtain copies of documents supporting the basis for the proposed separation. On 22 October 2001 the commanding officer directed separation by reason of erroneous enlistment due to the diagnosed oppositional defiant and personality disorders. On 25 October 2001 you were discharged with an entry-level separation by reason of erroneous enlistment and assigned a reenlistment code of RE-4.
         Applicable regulations authorize the assignment of an RE-4 reenlistment code when an individual is discharged due to an erroneous enlistment. Because of the diagnosed disorders and your admitted suicidal ideations, the Board concluded that the RE-4 reenlistment code was properly and appropriately assigned. Accordingly, your request 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.
Sincerely,































Similar Decisions

  • NAVY | BCNR | CY2001 | 06873-01

    Original file (06873-01.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied

    A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 12 March 2 0 0 2 . 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...

  • NAVY | BCNR | CY2010 | 01040-10

    Original file (01040-10.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied

    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. Nevertheless, the Board found these factors were insufficient to warrant changing your reenlistment code due to your diagnosed adjustment disorder. Consequently, when applying for a correction of an official naval record, the burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the existence of...

  • NAVY | BCNR | CY2009 | 10749-09

    Original file (10749-09.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied

    A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 10 August 2010. 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. Consequently, when applying for a correction of an official naval record, the burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the existence of probable...

  • NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 09439-02

    Original file (09439-02.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied

    A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 19 August 2003. On 26 November 1999 you were notified of administrative separation action by reason of convenience of the government due to defective enlistment and induction and/or erroneous enlistment as evidenced by the diagnosed oppositional defiant disorder and alcohol dependency. Consequently, when applying for a correction of an official naval record, the...

  • NAVY | BCNR | CY2001 | 05451-01

    Original file (05451-01.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied

    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. Subsequently, the separation authority directed an entry level separation by reason of erroneous enlistment, September 1999. reenlistment and were assigned an RR-4 reenlistment code. Consequently, when applying for a correction of an official naval record, the burden is existence of...

  • NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500544

    Original file (ND0500544.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied

    Recommendation: Entry level separation due to disqualifying psychiatric condition affecting Applicant’s potential for performance of expected duties and responsibilities while on active duty.030515: Applicant notified of intended recommendation for separation by reason of defective enlistment and induction due to erroneous enlistment as evidenced by oppositional defiant disorder and a passive-aggressive personality disorder. PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW...

  • NAVY | DRB | 2002_Navy | ND02-00758

    Original file (ND02-00758.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied

    ND02-00758 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020506, requested that the reason for the discharge be changed to Best Interest of Service (Secretarial Authority) and that a recommendation be made to the Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR) to change the reenlistment code to RE-1. 000811: Commanding Officer, RTC Great Lakes, directed Applicant's discharge with an uncharacterized service (entry level separation) by reason of defective enlistment and...

  • NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 00514-02

    Original file (00514-02.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied

    A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Navy Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 8 May 2002. You were so discharged on 24 April 2000. Reglations authorize the assignment of an RE-4 reenlistment code to individual separated by reason erroneous enlistment.

  • NAVY | BCNR | CY2008 | 02243-08

    Original file (02243-08.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied

    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. Given your diagnoses that resulted in discharge after about three months of active service and since you have been treated no differently than others in your situation, the Board could not find an error or injustice in the entry level separation or assignment of the RE-4 reenlistment code. ...

  • NAVY | BCNR | CY2008 | 08552-08

    Original file (08552-08.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied

    A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 19 May 2009. Given your suicidal ideation, and since you have been treated no differently than others in your situation, the Board could not find an error or injustice in the assignment of the RE-4 reenlistment code. Consequently, when applying for a correction of an official naval record, the burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the existence of probable...