NAVY | DRB | 2009_Navy | ND0900368
The Applicant is advised that completion of these items alone does not guarantee the upgrade of an unfavorable discharge, as each discharge is reviewed by the Board on a case-by-case basis to determine if post-service accomplishments help demonstrate previous in-service misconduct was an aberration and not indicative of the member’s overall character.The evidence of record reflects the Applicant did not provide any documentation of post-service conduct for the Board’s consideration. The...
NAVY | DRB | 2009_Navy | ND0900025
The Applicant has requested an upgrade in his discharge characterization to “General (Under Honorable Conditions)” to better his life. The Board determined the characterization of service received, “Under Other Than Honorable Conditions”, was an appropriate characterization considering the time served and the numerous and varied UCMJ violations involved, and based on the lack post service documentation provided an upgrade would be inappropriate.Should the Applicant obtain additional...
NAVY | DRB | 2004_Navy | ND04-01198
Additional issues submitted by Applicant’s representative (Veterans of Foreign Wars): No indication of appeal in the record.911101: Drug/Alcohol Dependency Screening: Applicant determined to be drug/alcohol dependent.911212: USS WASP (LHD 1) notified Applicant of intended recommendation for discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of alcohol rehabilitation failure due to your failure to successfully complete a Level II Alcohol Treatment and Rehabilitation Program, as...
USMC | DRB | 2012_Marine | MD1201432
The Applicant could have provided additional documentation as detailed in the Post-Service Conduct paragraph in the Addendum , however, completion of these items alone does not guarantee an upgrade from an unfavorable discharge as each discharge is reviewed by the Board on a case by case basis to determine if post-service conduct establishes that the in-service misconduct was an aberration. Relief denied.Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s...
NAVY | DRB | 2009_Navy | ND0900955
By a majority vote of 5-0, the Board determined the characterization of service received, “Under Other Than Honorable Conditions, ” and the narrative reason for the discharge; “Commission of a Serious Offense,” shall remain as issued considering the length of service and the UCMJ violations involved.After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries, discharge process and evidence submitted by the Applicant, the Board found...
NAVY | DRB | 2009_Navy | ND0901384
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENT Applicant’s Issues 1. Based on the three NJPs and seriousness of the violations, the Board determined the awarded characterization of service was warranted.Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries, and discharge process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the narrative reason...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0501220
Based on patient report and review of DAPA records, patient had numerous ETOH related incidents. 030115: Applicant notified of intended recommendation for discharge by reason of Alcohol Abuse Rehabilitation Failure. 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
NAVY | DRB | 2009_Navy | ND0900297
The NDRB determined based on the frequency and seriousness of the misconduct committed by the Applicant and the absence of mitigating circumstances that an upgrade is not warranted.Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries, and discharge process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the narrative reason for separation shall remain MISCONDUCT (DRUG ABUSE).The Applicant...
NAVY | DRB | 2007_Navy | ND0700785
After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s Summary of Service, Medical and Service Record Entries, Discharge Process and evidence submitted by the Applicant, the Board found that Administrative Corrections to the Applicant’s DD 214 The NDRB did note administrative error(s) on the original DD Form 214: “ PATTERN OF MISCONDUCT ” The NDRB will recommend to the Commander, Navy Personnel Command, that the DD 214 be corrected as appropriate. Summary of...
USMC | DRB | 2008_Marine | MD0801914
The Board determined the awarded discharge characterization was appropriate for the numerous NJP’s and UCMJ violations involved and an upgrade based on youth and immaturity would be inappropriate. After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s Summary of Service, Record Entries, Discharge Process and evidence submitted by the Applicant, the Board found ADDENDUM: Information for the Applicant Complaint Procedures : If you believe that the decision in your case...