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NAVY | DRB | 2004_Navy | ND04-01229
Original file (ND04-01229.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied


DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
NAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB)
 DISCHARGE REVIEW
DECISIONAL DOCUMENT

ex-ENFN, USN
Docket No. ND04-01229

Applicant’s Request
The application for discharge review was received on 20040726. The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. The Applicant requests a documentary record review. The Applicant did not list a representative on DD Form 293.

Decision

A documentary review was conducted in Washington, D.C. on 20050316. After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, no impropriety or inequity in the characterization of the Applicant’s service was discovered by the NDRB. The Board’s vote was unanimous that the character of the discharge shall not change. The discharge shall remain: GENERAL (UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS)/PERSONALITY DISORDER, authority: NAVMILPERSMAN, Article 3620200.





PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION

Issues, as stated

 Applicant’s issues, as stated on the application:

1. “I did not have a personality disorder”

 Documentation
In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the Applicant, was considered:
Applicant’s DD Form 214 (Member 1 and 4)

PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE

 Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge):
         Inactive: USNR (DEP)     900605 - 910528  COG
         Active: None

 Period of Service Under Review :
Date of Enlistment: 910529               Date of Discharge: 940214

 Length of Service (years, months, days):

         Active: 02 08 15
         Inactive: None

 Age at Entry: 20                          Years Contracted: 4 (24 months extension)

 Education Level: 12                        AFQT: 59

 Highest Rate: ENFN

 Final Enlisted Performance Evaluation Averages (number of marks):

 Performance: 3.40 (3)             Behavior: 3.27 (3)                OTA: 3.33

 Military Decorations: None

 Unit/Campaign/Service Awards: NDSM

 Days of Unauthorized Absence: 5

 Character, Narrative Reason, and Authority of Discharge (at time of issuance):

GENERAL (UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS)/PERSONALITY DISORDER, authority: NAVMILPERSMAN, Article 3620200.

 Chronological Listing of Significant Service Events :

921216   Applicant to unauthorized absence 1230, 921216.

921221:  Applicant from unauthorized absence 1110, 921221 (5 days/surrendered).
921223:  NJP for violation of UCMJ, Article 86: Unauthorized absence.
 Date of Offense: 921216.
          Award: Forfeiture of $125 per month for 2 months, restriction and extra duty for 15 days. No indication of appeal in the record.
930621:  Applicant diagnosed with dysthymic disorder and borderline personality disorder. The psychiatrist recommended separation based on a personality disorder of such severity as to render the Applicant incapable of serving adequately in the naval service. Applicant was considered self-destructive and a continuing risk of harm to self or others. It is strongly recommended that he be expeditiously administratively separated by his command for the convenience of the government. Further retention will only lead to more problems for the command and himself.

931215:  Medical Record: Problems Summary List: (1) Severe borderline personality disorder with antisocial, passive aggressive and dependent features. (2) Alcohol dependency (in remission). (3) Dysthyma. (4) Severe adjustment disorder with depressed mood. It is strongly recommended that he be expeditiously administratively separated by his command for the convenience of the government.

940214:  DD Form 214: Applicant discharged with a general (under honorable conditions) by reason of convenience of the government on the basis of a personality disorder in accordance with NAVMILPERSMAN, Article 3620200.

 Applicant’s discharge package missing from service record

PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW

Discussion

The Applicant was discharged on 19940214 with a general (under honorable conditions) for convenience of the government on the basis of a diagnosed personality disorder of such severity as to render the Applicant incapable of serving adequately in the naval service (A and B). After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, the Board found that the discharge was proper and equitable (C and D). The presumption of regularity of governmental affairs was applied by the Board in this case in the absence of a complete discharge package (E).

Issue 1: The Applicant contends that he did not have a personality disorder. The Applicant was diagnosed with a “S evere borderline personality disorder with antisocial, passive aggressive and dependent features " by competent medical authority on 19930621, and was recommended for expeditious administrative separation from the Navy. Thus, the Board finds that the Reason for Discharge reflects the Applicant's mental health status at the time of his discharge, and was proper and equitable at the time of issuance. "Personality Disorder" is an accurate narrative description of the reason for the Applicant's discharge. The contention that the personality disorder never existed does not provide a legitimate basis to revise official records that were accurate at the time of issuance. Relief denied.

A characterization of service of under honorable conditions (general) is warranted when significant negative aspects of a member’s conduct or performance of duty outweigh the positive aspects of the member’s military record. The Applicant’s service was marred by award of nonjudicial punishment (NJP) for violation of Articles 86 of the UCMJ. The Applicant’s conduct, which forms the primary basis for determining the character of his service, reflects his disobedience of the orders and directives which regulate good order and discipline in the naval service, and falls short of that required for an honorable characterization of service. An upgrade to honorable is inappropriate. Relief denied.
The Applicant remains eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided an application is received, at the NDRB, within 15 years from the date of discharge. Representation at a personal appearance hearing is recommended but not required.

Pertinent Regulation/Law (at time of discharge)

 A. Naval Military Personnel Manual, (NAVPERS 15560C), Change 5, effective 05 Mar 1993 until 21 Jul 1994, Article 3620200, SEPARATION OF ENLISTED PERSONNEL BY REASON OF CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT.

B. Naval Military Personnel Manual, (NAVPERS 15560C, Change 5, effective 930305 - 940721), Article 3620225, SEPARATION OF ENLISTED PERSONNEL BY REASON OF CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT ON THE BASIS OF PERSONALITY DISORDER.

C. Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5420.174D of 22 December 2004, Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) Procedures and Standards, Part V, Para 502, Propriety .

 D. Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5420.174D of 22 December 2004, Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) Procedures and Standards, Part V, Para 503, Equity .
E. Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5420.174D of 22 December 2004, Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) Procedures and Standards, Part II, AUTHORITY/POLICY FOR DEPARTMENTAL DISCHARGE REVIEW.


PART IV - INFORMATION FOR THE APPLICANT
If you believe that the decision in your case is unclear, not responsive to the issues you raised, or does not otherwise comport with the decisional document requirements of DoD Directive 1332.28, you may submit a complaint in accordance with Enclosure (5) of that Directive. You should read Enclosure (5) of the Directive before submitting such a complaint. The complaint procedure does not permit a challenge of the merits of the decision; it is designed solely to ensure that the decisional documents meet applicable requirements for clarity and responsiveness. You may view DoD Directive 1332.28 and other Decisional Documents by going online at “ http://Boards.law.af.mil” .

The names, and votes of the members of the Board are recorded on the original of this document and may be obtained from the service records by writing to:

                  Secretary of the Navy Council of Review Boards
                   Attn: Naval Discharge Review Board
                   720 Kennon Street SE Rm 309
                  Washington Navy Yard DC 20374-5023

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