Is the requirement for a hearing before the BCMR applicable to all applicants?

The requirement for a hearing before the Board for Correction of Military Records (BCMR) is not universally applicable to all applicants. In fact, the BCMR process does not guarantee a hearing for every individual who submits an application. Instead, hearings are discretionary and can be determined based on the specifics of each case. This means that, while some applicants might have the option for a hearing based on the circumstances surrounding their discharge or the nature of their claims, others may receive decisions based solely on the evidence provided in their application without a hearing being held. Therefore, stating that there is no hearing option for BCMR accurately reflects the general procedure and would guide applicants to understand that not all will automatically be entitled to a hearing as part of their application process.