DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490
TAL
Docket No: 4240-13
9 April 2014
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 26 March 2014. The names and votes of the
members of the panel will be furnished upon request.
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 and began a period of active on
7 February 1996 at age 23. On 19 February 1997, you were the
subject of a psychiatric evaluation due to suicidal ideation.
You stated in part that studying added too much pressure to your
Marriage and that there was too much pressure to pass tests.
You further stated that you were put on this planet to be your
wife’s husband and to make her happy. You were diagnosed with a
severe adjustment disorder with depressed mood and borderline
dependent narcissistic features that existed prior to
enlistment. Due to your severe personality disorder, you
represented a continuing risk of harm to yourself and others if
allowed to continue on active duty. You were notified of
pending administrative discharge processing with a general
discharge. On 2 April 1997, you received the general discharge
by reason of your diagnosed personality disorder.
The Board, in its review of your entire record and application,
carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as
your youth and overall record of service. Nevertheless, the
Board concluded these factors were not sufficient to warrant a
change in the characterization of service given your diagnosed
personality disorder. Accordingly, your application has been
denied. The names and votes of the members of the panel will be
furnished upon request.
Each branch of the Armed Forces established its own criteria for
enlistment within the provisions of federal law. The
characterization assigned by the Navy is not binding upon the
other services, which are free to accept or reject an
application on the basis of their own standards. If another
branch of service decides to waive your general characterization
of service and accept you for enlistment, the Navy will not
object.
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,
Ryan © A
ROBERT D. ZSALMAN
Acting Executive Director
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