Has anyone filed a Board of Corrections to Naval Records seeking medical retirement?

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 22:15:34 -0400

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2016 12:14 AM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 00:14:12 -0400

Do you have a specific story behind your inquiry?

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Sep 2 at 2016 1:35 AM

CAPT Kevin B. — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 01:35:22 -0400

Odd, because the question isn't aligned with the process. BCNR is the last stop to correct an error or injustice. On the disability/retirement side, it's for "Physical disability retirements (including discharge for physical disability with severance pay)." So a BCNR appeal would be related to a Medical Board which there is an error or injustice. So if the beef is the Medical Board didn't set the % high enough in your mind, there isn't much traction available if all you have is how you feel or have some urban legend thing. The best leverage is an error in the criteria utilized and analyzed. Appealing the conclusion is a tough road because, absent process errors, conclusions are the opinion of the Medical Board and are subjective to some extent. BCNR won't have a reason to deal with it. "Injustice" is what they believe, not you.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Sep 2 at 2016 3:51 AM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 03:51:28 -0400

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Response by ENS Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 3 at 2016 4:40 PM

ENS Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 03 Sep 2016 16:40:26 -0400

BCNRs cane take upwards of 18 months. And rarely come back in your favor. However, I have had two BCNRs come back rectifying my records. Most people don't see or hear of a BCNR in their career; I've submit 5 in my short time in. I've had 3 LPOs since then. They all know what a BCNR is now!