Docket No: 3966-20 
Ref: Signature Date 



Dear 
 
 to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to Title 10, United States Code, Section 1552.  After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board for Correction of Naval Records (Board) found the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice.  Consequently, your application has been denied.     
 
Although your application was not filed in a timely manner, the Board found it in the interest of justice to waive the statute of limitations and consider your application on its merits.  A three-member panel of the Board, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 9 October 2020.  The names and votes of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request.  Your allegations of error and injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this Board.  Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of your application, together with all material submitted in support thereof, relevant portions of your naval record, and applicable statutes, regulations, and policies.   
 
You enlisted in the Marine Corps on 1 August 1977.  After serving honorably, you were discharged at the completion of required active service on 31 July 1980.   
 
The Board carefully reviewed your application and your request to change the social security number (SSN) on your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).  Specifically, you contend your wallet was stolen while you were in the military, and you were issued a new SSN.  Since the new SSN is not on your DD Form 214, your request to use your Veterans Administration loan has been denied because your SSN does not match your DD Form 214.  The Board noted you provided a copy of your new SSN card but also noted you did not provide any documentation from the Social Security Administration (SSA) explaining when and why you were issued a new SSN.  Without supporting documentation from the SSA, and with the prevalence of identity theft, the Board exercised an abundance of caution and determined you submitted insufficient evidence to support your request.   
 
It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that favorable action cannot be taken.  You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon submission of new matters, which will require you to complete and submit a new DD Form 149.  New matters are those not previously presented to or considered by the Board.  In this regard, it is important to keep in mind that a presumption of regularity attaches to all official records.  Consequently, when applying for a correction of an official naval record, the burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice.                                                                                
 
 Sincerely,