NAVY | DRB | 2010_Navy | ND1002198
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENTApplicant’s Issues 1.Applicant seeks a discharge upgrade to obtain G.I. Although the Applicant’s service records are incomplete (missing administrative separation documentation to include: notification of administrative separation and acknowledgment of rights forms, commanding officer comments and endorsement, and the Separation Authority decision letter), the Board completed a thorough review of...
NAVY | DRB | 2011_Navy | ND1100761
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENTApplicant’s Issues 1.The Applicant seeks an upgrade to qualify for the G. I. Bill.2. Representation: NONE 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...
USMC | DRB | 2008_Marine | MD0801909
While PTSD may be a contributing factor for the Applicant’s alcohol dependence, the record does not reflect the Applicant was not responsible for his actions or should not be accountable for his misconduct due to PTSD or TBI.Based on: 1) the Applicant’s willful nondisclosure of his actual marijuana use and history of depression and treatment prior to enlisting, 2) his NJP for underage drinking,3) his drunk driving incidents and continuing alcohol incidents after his second treatment for...
NAVY | DRB | 2013_Navy | ND1301433
The Applicant was notified by his command that he was being processed for administrative separation for a Condition, Not a Disability (Adjustment Disorder with depressed mood) and Alcohol Rehabilitation Failure. ” 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. Additionally, the NDRB has no authority to...
USMC | DRB | 2015_Marine | MD1501218
The NDRB conducted an extensive review of the Applicant’s service and medical records and found significant documentation concerning the Applicant’s substance abuse history and treatment. 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 remain GENERAL (UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS) and the narrative reason for separation...
NAVY | DRB | 2015_Navy | ND1500585
After an exhaustive review, the NDRB determined that his mental health issues did not mitigate the Applicant’s alcohol rehabilitation failure. 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 remain UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS (GENERAL) and the narrative reason for separation shall remain ALCOHOL REHABILITATION FAILURE. ”...
NAVY | DRB | 2013_Navy | ND1301625
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 | 2013_Navy | ND1300184
Applicant’s Request:Characterization change to:Narrative Reason change to:ERRONEOUS ENTRY Summary of Service Prior Service: Inactive:USNR (DEP)20000124 - 20000424Active: Period of Service Under Review: Date of Current Enlistment: 20000425Age at Enlistment:Period of Enlistment: YearsExtensionDate of Discharge:20000602Highest Rank/Rate:ARLength of Service:Year(s)Month(s) 08 Day(s)Education Level:AFQT: 65EvaluationMarks:Performance:N/ABehavior:N/AOTA: N/AAwards and Decorations (per DD...
USMC | DRB | 2013_Marine | MD1301269
Based on the Applicant’s alcohol rehabilitation failure, command administratively processed for separation. After considering the Applicant’s record of service in his current enlistment, the Separation Authority determined he met the bases of separation for Alcohol Rehabilitation Failure and Pattern of Misconduct and further determined the primary basis for separation should be Alcohol Rehabilitation Failure with an Under Honorable Conditions (General) characterization of service. ”...
USMC | DRB | 2010_Marine | MD1000437
record entries, and discharge process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the narrative reason for separation shall remain . ” 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. Additionally, the NDRB has no authority to upgrade a discharge for the sole purpose of...