RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-01561

	COUNSEL: NONE
	
  	HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Social Security Number (SSN) be corrected.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He wrote the wrong Social Security Number (SSN) in the SSN box and needs it corrected in order to secure housing so that he will not become homeless.  He is having problems with his Housing and Urban Development (HUD) application, as his SSN does not match.  

In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his social security card reflecting the last digit of the SSN as a two instead of eight.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a former member of the Air Force.  On 17 Nov 71, he received an under honorable conditions discharge.  The last digit on his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge is an eight.  

In a letter dated 28 Mar 18, AFPC/DP2SSM advised the applicant that a review of  his personnel records revealed source documents showing a “2” as the last digit of his social security.  They further noted that the source documents validated his correct social security number and it appears an administrative error occurred when completing his DD Form 214.  They recommended SAF/MRBR refer the applicant’s case to the appropriate office to correct 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-214 recommends denying the application.  After a review of the applicant’s record, it was determined there is no evidence of an error or injustice with regard to his SSN.  In addition, he did not provide any evidence of an official change to his Social Security Card number.  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 4 May 18 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

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 the rationale and recommendation of AFPC/DP2STM-214 and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.    While we note the comments of AFPC/DP2SSM, we disagree.   There does not appear to be any documents in his MPR that reflect a “2” as the last digit of his SSN.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

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 Docket Number BC-2017-01561 in Executive Session on 13 Jun 18:

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

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 9 Feb 17.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP2STM-214, dated 29 Mar 18.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 4 May 18.

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