Summary of Service :
Service Record Entries Related to Characterization of Service or Narrative Reason for Separation
Applicant’s Issues as Summarized by the Board:
NAVY | DRB | 2003_Navy | ND03-00699
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable and the reason for the discharge be changed to “FAILURE TO ADAPT”. 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).Issue 1: Applicant claims that he was never afraid of water and that his discharge for a phobia of water is incorrect. The Applicant...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0501443
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to general (under honorable conditions). 980407: Applicant notified of intended recommendation for discharge with the least favorable characterization of service as general (under honorable conditions) by reason of defective enlistment and induction due to erroneous enlistment as evidenced by a specific phobia; natural environment type.980407: Applicant advised of rights and having...
NAVY | DRB | 2000_Navy | ND00-00386
ND00-00386 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 000203, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to general/under honorable conditions and remove the reason for the discharge. Characterization of service as General is not warranted as the applicant’s active service was only 16 days. The applicant was properly processed for discharge as erroneous enlistment, however, an administrative error on the DD214 states “personality...
NAVY | DRB | 2003_Navy | ND03-00479
Entry Level Medical Separation – Lateral Meniscal Tear.001121: USS TRANQUILLITY Medical Clinic, Naval Hospital, Great Lakes, IL: Entry Level Medical Separation due to diagnosis Knee Arthralgia, Chronic. 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).By regulation, members discharged within the first 180 days of enlistment are given characterization of service...
NAVY | DRB | 2004_Navy | ND04-00859
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. In the acknowledgement letter, the Applicant was informed that the Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) first conducts a documentary review prior to any personal appearance hearing. 020219: Applicant notified of intended recommendation for discharge with a general (under honorable conditions) by reason of defective enlistment and induction due to erroneous enlistment as...
NAVY | DRB | 2006_Navy | ND0600301
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION Issues, as stated Applicant’s issues, as stated on the application and attached letter: “ I would like to have my re-entry code changed to RE-1 so that I may have the opportunity to re-enlist.” “Dear Sirs: This is to correct my Navy record so that I may once again begin a military career. By regulation, members notified of...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0501165
ND05-01165 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20050706. The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to general (under honorable conditions). On DD Form 2807, Question 12c, the Applicant denied having “Recurrent back pain or any back problem.” While on active duty, the Applicant encountered significant back pain that was ultimately diagnosed by Navy medical professionals as Spina Bifida Occulta.
NAVY | DRB | 2003_Navy | ND03-01048
ND03-01048 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20030530. The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable and the reason for the discharge be changed to whatever will allow enlistment. The Applicant’s service record did not contain any unusual circumstances during her less than three months in the military to warrant a change of discharge to “honorable.
NAVY | DRB | 2002_Navy | ND02-01102
ND02-01102 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020807, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable. Now I know you're tested before boot camp, and this could have given me a second chance. PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW Discussion The Applicant was discharged on 960917 with an entry level separation (uncharacterized) for defective enlistment and induction due to erroneous enlistment -...
NAVY | DRB | 2003_Navy | ND03-01154
The Applicant requests that the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable and the reason for the discharge be changed to “At Navy’s Discretion.” The Applicant requests a personal appearance hearing before the Board in the Washington National Capital Region. As the representative, we ask that consideration be given to equitable relief, as this is a matter that involves a determination whether a discharge should be changed under the equity...