ADDENDUM: Information for the Applicant
NAVY | DRB | 2009_Navy | ND0901331
Types of Documents Submitted/reviewed Related to Military Service: DD 214: Service/Medical Record: Other Records: Related to Post-Service Period: Employment: Finances: Education/Training: Health/Medical Records: Substance Abuse: Criminal Records: Family/Personal Status: Community Service: References: Additional Statements: From Applicant: From Representation: From Congress member: Other Documentation: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY NAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL...
NAVY | DRB | 2007_Navy | ND0700734
The Applicant’s medical record also indicated a diagnosis, by competent medical authority, of personality disorder not otherwise specified. 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. With respect to a discharge adjudged by a court-martial, the action of the NDRB is restricted to upgrades based on clemency.
NAVY | DRB | 2009_Navy | ND0902144
The NDRB has no authority to upgrade a discharge for the sole purpose of enhancing employment or educational opportunities.Regulations limit the NDRB’s review to a determination of the propriety and equity of the discharge. The Applicant provided no further documentation concerning his record of service. ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided the application is received at the NDRB within 15...
NAVY | DRB | 2008_Navy | ND0801181
After a complete review of the entire record, including the evidence submitted by the Applicant, the Board determined the discharge was appropriate in light of the nature and seriousness of the Applicant’s misconduct and the evidence of post-service conduct was not sufficient to convince the Board an upgrade was appropriate at this time.After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s Summary of Service, Record Entries, Discharge Process and evidence submitted by...
NAVY | DRB | 2009_Navy | ND0901560
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.See the Addendum paragraph titled Employment/Educational Opportunities for more information.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...
NAVY | DRB | 2010_Navy | ND1000379
However,the Board did complete a thorough review of the circumstances that led to discharge and the discharge process to ensure discharge met the pertinent standards of equity and propriety.The Applicant’s record of service included NAVPERS 1070/613 (Page 13) warning and for of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ): Article 86 (Absence without leave, 3 specifications, specifics NFIR) and Article 91 (Insubordinate conduct toward a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty...
NAVY | DRB | 2007_Navy | ND0700696
As of this time, the Applicant has not provided any post- service documentation to consider mitigating the misconduct that resulted in the characterization of discharge. 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. Additionally, the NDRB does not have the authority to change a narrative reason for separation to one indicating a...
NAVY | DRB | 2008_Navy | ND0801271
Therefore, the Board determined an upgrade to “Honorable” characterization of service is appropriate.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 is unclear, not responsive to the issues you raised, or does not otherwise comport with the...
NAVY | DRB | 2008_Navy | ND0801208
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 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...
NAVY | DRB | 2012_Navy | ND1201618
Representation: By a vote of the Characterization shall .By a vote of the Narrative Reason shall .Discussion The NDRB, under its responsibility to examine the propriety and equity of an Applicant’s discharge, is authorized to change the character of service and the reason for discharge if such change is warranted.In reviewing discharges, the Board presumes regularity in the conduct of governmental affairs unless there is substantial credible evidence to rebut the presumption, to include...