RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-04603

	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING:  NO

APPLICANT’S REQUEST:  The social security number on his DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, be corrected. 

APPLICANT’S CONTENTION:  The incorrect social security number prevents him from receiving medical benefits.  The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:  The applicant served in the Regular Air Force from 6 Sept 72 to 5 Sept 74.  A review of his records indicates the social security number shown during this period of service is consistent with the social security number indicated on his DD Form 214.  For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:  AFPC/DP2STM recommends denial.  Air Force Manual 35-6, Separation Documents and General Separation Procedures, dictates that the social security number on the DD Form 214 match the social security number recorded in a member’s master personnel records.  The applicant’s official military personnel file for the period in question [Regular Air Force] contains the same social security number the applicant enlisted, served, and was discharged under, which has been accurately recorded on his DD Form 214.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION.  The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 27 Nov 17 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES:

1.  The application was not timely filed.  

2.  The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.  

3.  After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error and injustice.  The Board concurs with AFPC/DP2STM and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS:  The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION: The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-04603 in Executive Session on 22 Mar 18:

, Chair
, Panel Member
, Panel Member

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A: Applicant’s applications, DD Forms 149, dated 21 Sept 16 and 11 Oct 16, w/atchs.
Exhibit B: Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C: Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2STM, dated 21 Nov 17.
Exhibit D: Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 27 Nov 17.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.