# 33 CFR § 52.24: Evidence and burden of proof

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.24

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 CFR § 52.24
- **Heading:** Evidence and burden of proof
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 33—Navigation and Navigable Waters > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER B—PERSONNEL > PART 52—BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS OF THE COAST GUARD > Subpart C—General Provisions Regarding Applications

## Text

(a) It is the responsibility of the applicant to procure and submit with his or her application such evidence, including official records, as the applicant desires to present in support of his or her case. All such evidence should be submitted with the applicant's DD Form 149 in accordance with § 52.21(c)(1). Evidence submitted by an applicant after an application has been filed and docketed shall be considered late and its acceptance is subject to the provisions in § 52.26(a)(4) and (c).
(b) The Board begins its consideration of each case presuming administrative regularity on the part of Coast Guard and other Government officials. The applicant has the burden of proving the existence of an error or injustice by the preponderance of the evidence.

## Nearby sections

- [33 CFR § 52.1 § 52.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.1.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.2 § 52.2 Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.2.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.11 § 52.11 Establishment and composition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.11.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.12 § 52.12 Function.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.12.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.13 § 52.13 Jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.13.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.21 § 52.21 General requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.21.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.22 § 52.22 Time limit for filing application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.22.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.23 § 52.23 Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.23.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.24 § 52.24 Evidence and burden of proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.24.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.25 § 52.25 Access to official records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.25.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.26 § 52.26 Right to timely decision; effect of requests for extensions, changes in requests for relief, and late submissions of evidence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.26.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.27 § 52.27 Withdrawal of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.27.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.28 § 52.28 Stay of proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.28.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.31 § 52.31 Consideration of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.31.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.24. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.