RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00875 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Date of Birth (DOB) be changed in his Official Military Personnel Record from 15 May 35 to 15 May 38. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He used the incorrect DOB to enter the Air Force. He is now a proud 75 year old veteran on a fixed income and Veterans Benefits would be helpful to him. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 29 Apr 55. On 29 May 59, the applicant was discharged with an honorable characterization of service and was credited with 3 years, 10 months, and 22 days of active service. According to the DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge found in the applicant’s military personnel record, the applicant’s DOB is reflected as 15 May 35. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIRP recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. In accordance with Air Force Instruction 36-3208, Military Personnel Records System, Table A7.5, Correction of Date of Birth, Note 3 states “Do not correct records of former members unless evidence proves the date of birth used while serving in the Air Force was erroneously recorded.” A review of the applicant’s records revealed he enlisted, served, and was discharged under the DOB of “15 May 35.” As this was the DOB the applicant presented for enlistment and there was no change to his DOB during enlistment, it does not appear to have been erroneously recorded. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIRP evaluation is at Exhibit C. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 28 Jul 14 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, no response has been received by this office. 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case. While we note the comments of the Air Force office of primary responsibility indicating that there was no evidence presented that the applicant’s date of birth was erroneously recorded, based on the documentation provided, we find it reasonable to conclude that the applicant, as with many in his generation, provided an incorrect date of birth so he could serve his country, even though he was too young to legally do so. Given this, we believe it would be an injustice for the applicant to be deprived of benefits that his honorable service should bestow. Therefore, we recommend the applicant's records be corrected as indicated below. THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that his Date of Birth (DOB), as reflected in his military personnel records, be changed from 15 May 35 to read 15 May 38. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-00875 in Executive Session on 22 Jan 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-00875 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 Feb 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIRP, dated 20 Mar 14. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Jul 14.