NAVY | DRB | 2007_Navy | ND0701070
Additionally, the Board has no authority to upgrade a discharge for the sole purpose of enhancing reenlistment opportunities. 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.
NAVY | DRB | 2007_Navy | ND0700340
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: “COURT-MARTIAL ” The NDRB will recommend to the Commander, Navy Personnel Command, that the DD 214 be corrected as appropriate. ADDENDUM: Information for the...
NAVY | DRB | 2007_Navy | ND0700286
After a thorough review of the Applicant’s record, issues submitted, and post service accomplishments, the Board determined that clemency was not warranted and that the sentence awarded the Applicant at his court-martial was appropriate for the offense that he committed. 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 Summary...
NAVY | DRB | 2008_Navy | ND0801660
Based on similar cases reviewed by the NDRB and the awarded discharge characterization those cases received for offenses of greater, and lesser, severity, the NDRB determined clemency was warranted in the Applicant’s case. The Board determined based on this misconduct an upgrade to “Honorable ” 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...
NAVY | DRB | 2007_Navy | ND0700700
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, provided the application is received at the NDRB within 15 years from the date of discharge. Whenever a member is being processed through the Physical Evaluation Board, and subsequently is processed for an administrative involuntary separation for misconduct, the...
NAVY | DRB | 2007_Navy | ND0700183
The Applicant’s case was considered under the pertinent standards of equity to determine if any factors in this particular case merited clemency. After a thorough review of the Applicant’s record, issues submitted, and post service accomplishments, the Board determined that clemency was not warranted and that the sentence awarded the Applicant at his court-martial was appropriate for the offenses he committed. The Manual for Courts-Martial authorizes the award of a punitive discharge if...
USMC | DRB | 2007_Marine | MD0700122
Date:20070830Location:Washington D.C.The Board found that Discussion Issue(s) 1-2: The Board determined that this Issue is not 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. 86 - Unauthorized absence (7 dys).Awarded - FOP ($552.00) for (2 months); Restr for (45 days); Extra duties (45 days).20020322: Applicant to voluntary leave. ” Additional Reviews : Subsequent to a...
NAVY | DRB | 2007_Navy | ND0700775
The Applicant’s conduct during the current period of service, which forms the primary basis for determining the character of his service, was marred by the award of five retention warnings and four nonjudicial punishments (NJP) for violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), Article 86 (unauthorized Absence), Article 92 (Dereliction of Duty), Article 121 (Larceny), and Article 134 (Unlawful Entry). After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the...
NAVY | DRB | 2010_Navy | ND1000211
Although the Applicant’s characterization was upgraded to Under Other Than Honorable Conditions at his document review, his case was considered under the pertinent standards of equity to determine if any factors in this particular case merited clemency. Since the Applicant had no documented misconduct or counseling warnings prior to his SPCM, had significant substance abuse prior to entry, and most of his mental health issues were diagnosed post-service, the NDRB determined the Applicant’s...
NAVY | DRB | 2007_Navy | ND0700050
Applicant’s Request:Characterization change to:Narrative Reason change to: Applicant’s Issues:1. After a complete review of the entire record, including the evidence submitted by the Applicant, the Board determined that the discharge was appropriate and that the evidence of post-service conduct was found not to mitigate the conduct which precipitated the discharge.In reviewing discharges, the Board presumes regularity in the conduct of Government affairs unless there is substantial credible...