MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION

	IN THE CASE OF:   

	BOARD DATE:           25 February 1999                   
	DOCKET NUMBER:   AC98-11681
                                              AR1999015588

	I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual.

	Mr. Loren G. Harrell		Director	
	Ms. Juanita I. Williams		Analyst	

  The following members, a quorum, were present:

	Mr. James M. Alward		Chairperson	
	Ms. Jennifer L. Prater		Member	
	Mr. Samuel Calderon		Member	

	The Board, established pursuant to authority contained in 10 U.S.C. 1552, convened at the call of the Chairperson on the above date.  In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice.

	The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein.

	The Board considered the following evidence:

	Exhibit A - Application for correction of military 
                records
	Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including
	            advisory opinion, if any)

APPLICANT REQUESTS:  That his social security account number (SSAN) be corrected in his records.   

APPLICANT STATES:  That due to circumstances beyond his control, his SSAN was used in a fraudulent manner.  He received a new SSAN by proving this to the Social Security Administration.  He now needs the change made in his military records in order to use his benefits.  

In support of his application he submits a copy of his “old” SSAN card, which reflects the number shown in his military records and a copy of his “new” SSAN card, which reflects a totally different number.  He also submits a machine-produced printout, which appears to be from the Social Security Administration. Along with other identifying information, this form shows the applicant’s “old” SSAN and his “new” SSAN, effective as of 31 July 1995.  He also submits a copy of his birth certificate.  

EVIDENCE OF RECORD:  The applicant's military records show:

The applicant served on active duty in enlisted status, attaining pay grade E-4, from 2 November 1987 through 1 November 1991.  He was honorably released from active duty upon the expiration of his term of service and transferred to the USAR to complete his military service obligation.  Effective 11 July 1995 he was honorably discharged from the USAR.   

All of the applicant’s military records show his “old” SSAN.  

DISCUSSION:  Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:

1.  The applicant has submitted evidence to show that subsequent to his period of military service, the Social Security Administration issued him an SSAN different from the one he used while in the Army.  He states that this was done because his “old” SSAN was being fraudulently used.  

2.  The Board understands the applicant’s desire to have his SSAN changed in his military records.  However, the Army has an interest in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of its records.  The information contained in those records should reflect the circumstances and conditions that existed at the time the records were created.  

3.  At the time the applicant served in the Army his “old” SSAN was correct and had not been compromised.  It would be inappropriate, therefore, to correct his records to show an SSAN that was not issued to him until 4 years after he was discharged from the Army.  
4.  It appears that the applicant would have no problem using the benefits derived from his military service with the documentation he has from the Social Security Administration showing both his “old” and his “new” SSAN.   

5.  In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.

DETERMINATION:  The applicant has failed to submit sufficient relevant evidence to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.

BOARD VOTE:

________  ________  ________  GRANT

________  ________  ________  GRANT FORMAL HEARING

____X____  __X______  ____X____  DENY APPLICATION

						Loren G. Harrell
						Director

INDEX

CASE ID AR1999015588
	AC AC98-11681	
SUFFIX		
RECON	YYYYMMDD	
DATE BOARDED	19990225	
TYPE OF DISCHARGE	(HD, GD, UOTHC, UD, BCD, DD)	
DATE OF DISCHARGE	YYYYMMDD	
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY	AR .  .  .  .  .  	
DISCHARGE REASON		
BOARD DECISION	(DENY)	
REVIEW AUTHORITY		
ISSUES         1.100.0900		
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