DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD. SUITE 1004,
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 ~" -
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This is in reference to your latest reconsi
17 November 2014. You previously petitione
advised in our letter that your application
member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval
sitting in executive session on 4 Pepruaty 2015. Th es
votes of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request.
Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of your
application and any material submitted in support of yo
Your current request has been carefully examined by a three-
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application.
After careful and conscientious consideration of the enti
record, the Board determined that your assertions of alco
abuse, depressive symptoms, opiate and cocaine use, lower
pain, and suffering from Post-traumatic Stress Disorder :
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Defense’s Memorandum, " ‘Supplemental Guidance to Mil
for Correction of Military/Naval Records Considerin
Upgrade Requests by Veterans Claiming Post Traumati
Disorder” of September 3, 2014 In accordance with gui
the Board gave liberal and special consideration to treatment
record documentation of PTSD symptoms and Department of Veteran
Affairs determinations of the existence of service connected
PTSD. In addition, the Board provided liberal consideration to
finding PTSD where a service record substantiated the existence
of PTSD symptoms or when a civilian provider diagnosed PTSD
After applying these guidelines to the evidence in the case, the
Board was not able to substantiate the existence of PTSD in your
case,
It is regrettable 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 within one year from the date of the Board’s
decision. New evidence is evidence not previously considered bv
the Board prior to making its decision in your case. [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 record, the burden is on
the applicant to demonstrate the existence of material error or
injustice.
Sincerely,
ROBERT J. O'NEILL
Executive Director
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ANTES
NAVY | BCNR | CY2014 | NR7899 14
Your current request has been carefully examined by a three- member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session on 4 February 2015. In accordance with the guidance, the Board gave liberal and special consideration to treatment record documentation of PTSD symptoms and Department of Veteran Affairs determinations of the existence of service connected PTSD. Consequently, when applying for a correction of an official record, the burden is on the applicant...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2014 | NR13226 14
Because your application was submitted with new evidence not previously considered, the Board found it in the interest of justice to review your application. Your current request has been carefully examined by a three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session on 8 May 2015. After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board determined that your assertion of post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the letter you...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2014 | NR13226 14_Redacted
Because your application was submitted with new evidence not previously considered, the Board found it in the interest of justice to review your application. Your current request has been carefully examined by a three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session on 8 May 2015. After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board determined that your assertion of post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the letter you...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2014 | NR2151 14
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 20 March 2015. , The Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as your desire to upgrade your character of service and assertion of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a reason for your misconduct. Consequently, when applying for a correction of an official naval record, the burden...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2014 | NR5880 14_Redacted
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 19 June 2015. After applying these guidelines to the evidence in the case, the Board was not able to substantiate the existence of PTSD in your case. 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.
NAVY | BCNR | CY2014 | NR621 14
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 3 February 2015. 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...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2014 | NR10758 14_Redacted
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 15 May 2015. 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. After applying these guidelines to the evidence in the case, the Board was not able to substantiate the existence of PTSD in your case.
NAVY | BCNR | CY2014 | NR4339 14_Redacted
Your current request has been carefully examined by a three- member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session on 17 April 2015. New evidence is evidence not previously considered by the Board prior to making its decision in your case. 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.
NAVY | BCNR | CY2014 | NR4339 14
Your current request has been carefully examined by a three- member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session on 17 April 2015. New evidence is evidence not previously considered by the Board prior to making its decision in your case. 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.
NAVY | BCNR | CY2014 | NR621 14_Redacted
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 3 February 2015 . 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 pclicies. After applying these guidelines to the evidence in the case, the Board was not able to substantiate the existence o= PTSD in your case .