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USMC | DRB | 2007_Marine | MD0700269
Original file (MD0700269.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied
ex-, USMC
MD07-00269
Current Discharge and Applicant’s Request
Application Received: 20061227   Characterization Received:
Narrative Reason: INVOL DIS-NO BOARD (FRAUDULENT ENTRY INTO MILITARY)
Authority: MARCORSEPMAN 6204.3

 Applicant’s Request:      Characterization change to: HONORABLE
                           Narrative Reason change to: M EDICAL
Applicant’s Issues:       1. Veteran’s Administration benefits.
                           2. No pre-service injury.

Decision

By a vote of 5-0 the Characterization shall remain GENERAL (UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS).         
By a vote of 5-0 the Narrative Reason shall remain FRAUDULENT ENTRY INTO MILITARY SERVICE.

Date : 2007 1002      Location: Washington D.C. The Board found that

Discussion

Issue 1: The Board determined that th is Issue is n ot an issue which can form the basis for relief for the Applicant or that the Board did not have the authority to grant the relief for which the Applicant petitioned. The Applicant is directed to the Addendum .

Issue 2 (Equity ) . Marines who procure a fraudulent enlistment or period of active service will be processed for separation unless the fraud is waived or the fraud no longer exists. An enlistment is fraudulent when there has been deliberate material
misrepresentation, including the omission or concealment of facts which, if known at the time, would have reasonably been expected to preclude, postpone, or otherwise affect the Marine's eligibility for enlistment or induction. The Applicant’s own statement on 20050811 admitted to his fraudulent omission of damaging personal information. The NDRB generally does not consider the circumstances surrounding the Applicant’s stated condition, the implied incorrect diagnosis, nor the medical treatment given to the Applicant to be of sufficient nature to exculpate the Applicant’s narrative reason for discharge. The Applicant was seen by competent medical authority on numerous occasions resulting in his diagnosis of a nxiety disorder, depression disorder , and b orderline personality disorder. More importantly, the diagnosis was reaffirmed through the Applicant’s own statements that he suffered from the same afflictions pre-service.


Administrative Corrections to the Applicant’s DD 214

 The NDRB did note administrative error(s) on the original DD Form 214 :

         “ FRAUDULENT ENTRY INTO MILITARY SERVICE ”
        
The NDRB will recommend to the Commandant of the Marine Corps that the DD 214 be corrected as appropriate.

Summary of Service

Prior Service:
 Inactive: USMCR (DEP)     20040707 - 20041024             
Period of Service Under Review:
 Date of Enlistment: 20041025      Years Contracted :        Date of Discharge: 20050902
Length of Service : 00 Yrs 10 Mths 08 D ys          Lost Time : Days UA: Days Confine d :
Education Level:         Age at Enlistment:       AFQT: 32          MOS: 0311 Highest Rank:
Proficiency/Conduct marks (# of occasions):      4.4 / 4.4  
Awards and Decorations ( per DD 214): GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM SERVICE MEDAL, NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, RIFLE MARKSMAN BADGE

Medical/Service Record Entries Related to Characterization of Service or Basis for Discharge

 20050629 :        Medical Record: “ I'm out of my mind and I can't take it anymore. ”
         Diagnosis: Axis I: Anxiety disorder, depression disorder. Axis II: Borderline personality disorder. Axis III: Non-contributing: two broken metatarsals in the left foot (currently in a cast), and ligament damage in the right ankle. Axis IV: Foot injuries.
         Recommendation: Expeditiously pr ocess ing for administrative separation.

20050711:        Medical Record: Suicidal thoughts. Applicant reported a history of previous suicide attempt four years ago and a long history of psychiatric counseling..
         Diagnosis: Borderline personality disorder and anxiety disorder and depression disorder.
         Recommendation: Highly recommended for expeditious administrative separation for a personality disorder.

20050811:        Applicant’s statement.
Discharge Process

 Date Notified:   20050727
Basis for Discharge:      DUE TO
Least Favorable Characterization:       
Commanding Officer’s Intended Recommendation:   

Date Applicant Responded to Notification:                  20050802
Rights Elected at Notification:
         Consult with Counsel                      
         Obtain Copies of Documents               
         Submit Statement(s) (date)                        
         Administrative Board                       NOT APPLICABLE

Commanding Officer Recommendation (date):        ( 20050802 )
SJA review (date):       ( 20050823 )
Separation Authority (date):     COMMANDING GENERAL, 3D MARINE DIVISION ( 20050823 )
Basis for discharge directed:   DUE TO
Characterization directed:     
Date Applicant Discharged:       20050902


Types of Documents Submitted by Applicant and Considered By Board

 Related to Military Service:      Service and/or Medical Record:            Other Records:

Related to Post-Service Period:         
         Employment:                        Finances:                          Education:               
         Health/Medical Records:                   Substance Abuse:                           Criminal Records:       
         Family/Personal Status:                   Community Service:                References:              
        
Additional Statements From Applicant:    From Representative:
Other Documentation (Describe)

Pertinent Regulation/Law

 A. The Marine Corps Separation and Retirement Manual, MCO P1900.16F), effective 1 September 2001 until Present, paragraph 6204, DEFECTIVE ENLISTMENT AND INDUCTION.

 B. Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5420.174D of 22 December 2004, Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) Procedures and Standards, Part II, Para 211, Regularity of Government Affairs , Part V, Para 502, Propriety and Para 503, Equity .

ADDENDUM: Information for the Applicant


 Complaint Procedures : 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 Instruction 1332.28, you may submit a complaint in accordance with Enclosure (5) of that Instruction to the Joint Service Review Activity , OUSD (P&R) PI-LP , The Pentagon , Washington, DC 20301-4000 . You should read Enclosure (5) of the Instruction 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 Instruction 1332.28 and other Decisional Documents by going online at “ http://Boards.law.af.mil . ”

Additional Reviews : Subsequent to a document review, former members are eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provi ded the application is received at the NDRB within 15 years from the date of discharge. The Applicant can provide documentation to support any claims of post-service accomplishments or any additional evidence related to this discharge. Representation at a personal appearance hearing is recommended but not required. If a former member has been discharged for more than 15 years , has already been grante d a personal appearance hearing or has otherwise exhausted his opportunities before the NDRB, the Applicant may petition the Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR), 2 Navy Annex, Washington, DC 20370-5100 for further review.

 Service Benefits: The Veterans Administration determines eligibility for post-service benefits, not the Naval Discharge Review Board. There is no requirement or law that grants recharacterization solely on the issue of obtaining Veterans' benefits and this issue does not serve to provide a foundation upon which the Board can grant relief.
Employmen t / Educational Opportunities : The Board has no authority to upgrade a discharge for the sole purpose of enhancing employment or educational opportunities. Regulations limit the Board’s review to a determination of the propriety and equity of the discharge.

Reenlistment/RE-code: Since the NDRB has no jurisdiction over reenlistment, reentry, or reinstatement into the Navy, Marine Corps, or any other of the Armed Forces, the NDRB is not authorized to change a reenlistment code. Only the Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR) can make changes to reenlistment codes. Additionally, the Board has no authority to upgrade a discharge for the sole purpose of enhancing reenlistment opportunities. An unfavorable “RE” code is, in itself, not a bar to reenlistment. A request for a waiver can be submitted during the processing of a formal application for reenlistment through a recruiter.
Medical Conditions and Misconduct : DoD disability regulations do not preclude a disciplinary separation. Appropriate regulations stipulate that separations for misconduct take precedence over potential separations for other reasons. Whenever a member is being processed through the Physical Evaluation Board, and subsequently is processed for an administrative involuntary separation for misconduct, the disability evaluation is suspended. The Physical Evaluation Board case remains in suspense pending the outcome of the non-disability proceedings. If the action includes either a punitive or administrative discharge for misconduct, the medical board report is filed in the member’s terminated health record. Additionally, the NDRB does not have the authority to change a narrative reason for separation to one indicating a medical disability or “PTSD . ” Only the Board for Correction of Naval Records can grant this type of narrative reason change.

Automatic Upgrades - There is no law or regulation, which provides that an unfavorable discharge may be upgraded based solely on the passage of time or good conduct in civilian life subsequent to leaving Naval service. The NDRB is authorized to consider post-service factors in the recharacterization of a discharge to the extent such matters provide a basis for a more thorough understanding of the Applicant’s performance and conduct during the period of service under review. Examples of documentation that may be provided to the Board include proof of educational pursuits, verifiable employment records, documentation of community service, credible evidence of a substance free lifestyle and certification of non-involvement with civil authorities.

Issues Concerning Bad-Conduct Discharges (BCD ) – Because relevant and material facts stated in a court-martial specification are presumed by the NDRB to be established facts, issues relating to the Applicant’s innocence of charges for which he was found guilty cannot form a basis for relief. With respect to a discharge adjudged by a court-martial, the action of the NDRB is restricted to upgrades based on clemency. Clemency is an act of leniency that reduces the severity of the punishment imposed.

Board Membership: 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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