BOARD DATE: 15 August 2017 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20160002937 BOARD VOTE: _________ _______ ________ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING ____x____ ____x____ ___x_____ DENY APPLICATION 2 Enclosures 1. Board Determination/Recommendation 2. Evidence and Consideration BOARD DATE: 15 August 2017 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20160002937 BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: The evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned. _____________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case. BOARD DATE: 15 August 2017 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20160002937 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 2. Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) entered on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). 2. The applicant states after he was separated from the service, he learned there is another person in the Midwest with the same SSN. He believes this was discovered in May 1984 or 1985. 3. The applicant provides his driver license, social security card, and DD Form 214. CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. In all other respects, there are insufficient bases to waive the statute of limitations for timely filing. 2. The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 18 June 1982. He held military occupational specialty 64C (Motor Transport Operator). 3. In connection with his enlistment in the Regular Army, the applicant completed a DD Form 1966 (Verification of Personal Data) and listed his SSN as XXX-XX-XX85. 4. His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) lists his SSN as XXX-XX-XX85. He reviewed this form and signed the form indicating the information it contained was correct. 5. His available service records show he used social SSN XXX-XX-XX85 throughout his term of active service. 6. On 4 April 1983 and 23 June (year unknown), the applicant signed DA Forms 428 (Application for Identification Card) and listed his SSN XXX-XX-XX85. 7. The applicant also signed a DA Form 664 (Service Member’s Statement Concerning Compensation from the Veteran’s Administration) using SSN XXX-XX-XX85. 8. He was honorably released from active duty on 4 May 1983. His DD Form 214 shows he completed 10 months and 17 days of net active service. Item 3 (SSN) lists his SSN as XXX-XX-XX85. 9. He provides a social security card listing his SSN as XXX-XX-XX75 and a driver license that does not list an SSN. REFERENCE: Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time, established the standardized policy for preparing and distributing the DD Form 214. The regulation directs that the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service. It is important that information entered on the form should be complete and accurate. With regard to item 3, the regulation required verification of accuracy with the SSN of record. DISCUSSION: 1. The evidence of record shows the applicant's SSN was listed as "XXX-XX-6485" upon his enlistment. He consistently used this SSN throughout his military service. He did not use the SSN shown on his social security card at any time during his military service. It is noted that the only difference in the SSN in his record and the SSN he claims is correct is the penultimate digit, i.e., "XXX-XX-XX85" (record SSN) versus "XXX-XX-XX75." 2. For historical purposes, the Army has an interest in maintaining the integrity of its records. The data and information contained in those records should reflect the conditions and circumstances that existed at the time the records were created. In the absence of a showing of material error or injustice, there is a reluctance to recommend that those records be changed. 3. Absent convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed the applicant's military service records, including his DD Form 214, correctly reflect the information available at the time they were prepared. 4. The applicant is advised a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his official military personnel file. This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion in regard to the difference in the SSN recorded in his military records and the SSN shown on his social security card. //NOTHING FOLLOWS// ABCMR Record of Proceedings AR20150000953 Enclosure 1