NAVY | DRB | 2008_Navy | ND0801466
Applicant’s Request: Characterization change to: Narrative Reason change to: ERRONEOUS ENTRY (OTHER) Summary of Service Prior Service: Inactive: USNR (DEP) 20050620 -20060730 Active: Period of Service Under Review: Date of Enlistment: 20060731Period of Enlistment: Years Extension Date of Discharge: 20060815Length of Service: Years Months15 Days Education Level: Age at Enlistment: AFQT: 46Highest Rank/Rate: E-3 Evaluation Marks: Performance: NFIR Behavior: NFIR OTA: NFIRAwards and Decorations...
NAVY | DRB | 2013_Navy | ND1301790
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...
NAVY | DRB | 2009_Navy | ND0900057
For the benefit of the Applicant, with respect to non-service-related administrative matters, i.e., VA benefits, educational pursuits, and especially civilian employment, an “Uncharacterized ” separation is considered the equivalent of an “Honorable ” or “General (Under Honorable Conditions) ” discharge.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 | ND0900624
The NDRB determined the Applicant’s case does not meet this high criterion for an upgrade to his characterization of service to “Honorable ” .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...
NAVY | DRB | 2009_Navy | ND0900146
The Applicant was unable during any of these proceedings to convince either his CO or the ASB he either didn’t knowingly use cocaine or the lab test was in error. Especially found credible was the testimony of Mr. S. that the Applicant could have taken cocaine on the Friday or Saturday preceding the urinalysis and still tested positive at the levels indicated in the drug test administered on 14 November 2006. The NDRB determined the awarded discharge characterization was appropriate and an...
NAVY | DRB | 2008_Navy | ND0801877
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 conduct mitigates the reason for the characterization of discharge.The Applicant submitted only a statement he no longer associates with drugs or drug users as evidence of post service conduct. The NDRB determined the awarded discharge characterization was appropriate and an...
NAVY | DRB | 2008_Navy | ND0801034
The Board determined an upgrade to General, as requested, would be inappropriate as the “ Uncharacterized ” better reflects the Applicant’s 22 days of service.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 Pertinent Regulation/Law A. ” Additional Reviews : Subsequent to a document review, former members are eligible for a personal appearance hearing,...
USMC | DRB | 2008_Marine | MD0801458
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENT Applicant’s Issues 1. Urinalysis was Command Directed, therefore not allowed to be used in characterization of discharge or for punishment. The Applicant may petition the Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR), 2 Navy Annex, Washington, DC 20370-5100 to request these changes.After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s Summary of Service,
NAVY | DRB | 2009_Navy | ND0901487
The Applicant is referred to the addendum, Reenlistment /RE-code for further information regarding this issue. ” 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 years of the Applicant’s date 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...
NAVY | DRB | 2009_Navy | ND0900374
Therefore, relief is denied.Additionally, the Applicant should be aware that, with respect to non-servicerelated administrative matters, i.e., VA benefits, educational pursuits, and especially civilian employment, an uncharacterized separation is considered the equivalent of an Honorable or General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge.After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s Summary of Service, Record Entries, Discharge Process and evidence submitted by...