DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
30} S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490
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Docket No: 5593-14
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12 February AOL'S
RK three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval
Records, sitting in executive session, considered your
application on 3 February 2015. The names and votes of the
members of the panel 1 be furnished upon request Your
allegations of error and injustice were reviewed in accordance
with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the
pro of this Board. Documentar! material considered by
the sisted of your ap together with all
mat G i ip 2 ar naval record, and
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duty on 26 6 x 3e oO
without dis incident, but during tne period from abe)
January to - 1967, you received nonjudicial punishment
(NOP) on fo ns for misbehavior as a sentinel, absence
from your at lace of duty, an unspecified period of
unauthorized a (UA), and assault.
On 19 December 1968, you were convicted by special court-martial
(SPCM) of two specifications of failure to obey a lawful order
and a 77 day period of UA. You were sentenced to confinement and
a bad conduct discharge (BCD).. The BCD was approved at all
levels of review and on 26 October 1969, you were 50 discharged
The Board, in its review of your entire record and application,
carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as
your desire to upgrade your discharge and your friend's
assertions that you are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress
Disorder (PTSD). Nevertheless, the Board concluded these factors
were not sufficient to warrant recharacterization of your
discharge because of the seriousness of your repetitive
misconduct. Accordingly, your application has been denied
vour friend's assertion that you suffered from PTSD was fully and
carefully considered by the Board in light of the Secretary of
Defense's Memorandum, “Supplemental Guidance to Military Boards
for Correction of Military/Naval Records Considering Discharge
Upgrade Requests by Veterans Claiming Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder” of September 3, 2014. In accordance with the guidance.
the Hoard gave iiveral and speéciat nencideration to treatment
record documentation of PTSD symptoms and Department of Veteran
affairs determinations of the existence of gervice connected
PTSD. In addition, the Board provided liberal consideration to
finding PTSD where a service record substantiated the existence
of PTSD symptoms pr 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 regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that
avorable 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
within one year from the date of the Board's decision In this
regard, it is important to keep in mind that a presumption Gx
regularity attaches to all official records Consequently, when
applying for 4 correction of an official naval record, the burden
h licant to demonstrate tne © ence of probable
terial error or injustice.
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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 | 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 | NR8553 14
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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 | 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 .
NAVY | BCNR | CY2014 | NR2340 14_Redacted
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 20 March 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. As a result, on 2 February 1973, you submitted a written request for an other than honorable discharge in order to avoid trial by court-martial for...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2014 | NR2340 14
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 20 March 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. As a result, on 2 February 1973, you submitted a written request for an other than honorable discharge in order to avoid trial by court-martial for...
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 | NR8553 14_Redacted
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 7011S. 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. On 18 June 1976, you werg igsued an other than honorable discharge.