RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:		DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2008-02710
		INDEX CODE: 128.14 
			               COUNSEL:  NONE
						HEARING DESIRED:  NOT INDICATED

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Social Security number (SSN) be corrected.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He used an incorrect SSN while he was in the service.  After he was discharged from the Air Force he discovered his real SSN.  He is purchasing a home and wants to use Department Veterans Affairs (DVA) benefits.

In support of his request the applicant provided a personal statement, a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and a copy of his Social Security card.

His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant enlisted in the Air Force on 26 Sep 79 for four years.  On 25 Sep 83, he was discharged in the grade of senior airman (E-4). He served a total of four years on active duty.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

HQ AFPC/DPSS recommends denial.  DPSS states the source document provided does not meet the legal requirements for a correction of his records.  Air Force Instruction 36–2608, Military Personnel Records System, allows these changes if it is shown the Air Force erroneously recorded the data.  DPSS asked the applicant by letter to provide a letter from the Social Security Administration stating his SSN reflected the requested change at the time of his enlistment.  DPSS advised him that upon receipt, the change would be made as requested.  The applicant has failed to provide the necessary documents. 

The complete DPSS evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 24 Oct 08, for review and comment within 30 days.  As of this date, this office has received no response (Exhibit C).

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.

2.  The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  After a thorough review of the available evidence and the applicant’s complete submission, we cannot confirm that his SSN is in error without official correspondence from the Social Security Administration.  Should he secure such documentation, we would be willing to reconsider his appeal.  Therefore, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.  In the absence of persuasive evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to recommend favorable consideration of his application. 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence no considered with this application.

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2008-02710 in Executive Session on 11 December 2008, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

			Panel Chair
			Member
Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2008-02710 was considered:

   Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 24 Jun 08, w/atchs.
   Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSS dated 6 Oct 08, w/atch.
   Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Oct 08. 

						     	
						     	Panel Chair