DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100
TIR
Docket No: 7967-07
27 October 2008
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 21 October 2008. 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 May 1989 at age 21 and served
without disciplinary infraction. However, on 30 May 1989, you
were diagnosed with cannabis, cocaine, and hallucinogen abuse and
a personality disorder, all of which existed prior to your
enlistment. You were referred for a psychiatric evaluation and
observation, and recommended for an administrative separation.
As a result of the psychiatric evaluation referral, on 13 June
1989, you were diagnosed with a severe borderline personality
disorder. The psychiatric report stated, in part, that you
reported an extensive history of drug usage during the period
from 1978 to 1989, specifically, the use of marijuana about 50
times, cocaine about 30 times, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)
about five times, and Valium on one occasion. This report
further stated that you had a history of suicide attempts,
complaints of depression and anxiety, and that you were an
imminent risk for self harm and harm to others. At that time you
were again recommended for an administrative separation.
On 20 June 1989 you were notified of pending administrative
separation action by reason of a physical and/or mental condition
due to the diagnosed severe borderline personality disorder. At
that time you did not object to the discharge. On 8 August 1989
the discharge authority directed an uncharacterized entry level
separation by reason of a physical and/or mental condition as
evidenced by the diagnosed personality disorder. On 14 August
1989 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 desire to reenlist. Nevertheless, the Board
concluded these factors were not sufficient to warrant changes to
your narrative reason for separation or reenlistment code because
of your diagnosed personality disorder, pre-service drug abuse,
and failure to complete recruit training. An RE-4 reenlistment
code is authorized by regulatory guidance and required when a
Sailor does not complete recruit training and is not recommended
for retention and/or reenlistment. 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.
Sincerely,
W. DEAN PFE
Executive Dikréc
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