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NAVY | BCNR | CY2009 | 10268-09
Original file (10268-09.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS

2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100

 

DIC

‘Docket No. 10268-09
23 Feb 10

 

‘This is in reference to your application for correction of your
naval record pursuant to the provisions of 10 USC 1552.

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval
Records, sitting in executive session, considered your
application on 22 February 2010. 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. In addition, the Board considered the
advisory opinion furnished by NPC Memo dtd 16 Dec 09, a copy of
which is attached.

The Board notes that you have applied for a correction to your
record for an error that allegedly occurred more than ten years
ago. Under the rules governing this Board, an application for a
correction of a naval record must be made within three years
after the discovery of the alleged error. Failure to file
within the prescribed three years may be excused only in cases
where the Board finds that it is in the interests of justice to
do so.

After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire
record, the Board found that it is not in the interests of
justice to excuse the three year time limit in your particular
case. The Board also concurred with the comments contained in
the advisory opinion to the effect that your claim should be
barred by the the Barring Act. Additionally, the Board found
that your application is barred by the common law doctrine of
laches. Laches is a legal doctrine that essentially states that
a right or claim will not be allowed if a delay in asserting the
right or claim has prejudiced another party. Laches is based on
the legal maxim that equity aids the vigilant and not those who
procrastinate regarding their rights. In your case, you
neglected to assert your claim for an inordinately long period
of time without justification. You have provided no evidence as
to why you.did not seek to have the alleged error corrected
earlier. 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,

Ly Quad

W. DEAN PF
Executive Direstor

Enclosure

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