IN THE CASE OF:  

		BOARD DATE:  12 December 2017

		DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20160004948


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


		IN THE CASE OF:  

		BOARD DATE:  12 December 2017

		DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20160004948


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.


		IN THE CASE OF:  

		BOARD DATE:  12 December 2017

		DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20160004948


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 his military records to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-XX30" instead of "XXX-XX-XX65."

2.  The applicant states, in effect, he is unable to access his military benefits due to the incorrect SSN reflected in his military records.

3.  The applicant provides a copy of his State of Texas Certificate of Birth and social security card. 

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 (RA) on 8 July 1980.  Item 2 (Social Security Account Number) of his DD Form 4/1 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document – Armed Forces of the United States) contains the entry "XXX-XX-XX65."

3.  A review of the documents contained in his available military personnel record fail to show his SSN as "XXX-XX-XX30;" however, they consistently show his SSN as "XXX-XX-XX65" and many of these documents contain his signature.

4.  The applicant was discharged on 9 June 1982.  Item 3 (SSN) of the DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-XX65" and this document contains his signature.

5.  The applicant provides a copy of his social security card which lists his SSN as "XXX-XX-XX30."

REFERENCES:

Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time of the applicant's separation, prescribed the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army.  This regulation established standardized policy for the preparation of the DD Form 214.  It stated, in pertinent part, that the complete name and SSN of the separating service member would be entered on the DD Form 214.

DISCUSSION:

1.  The evidence of record shows the applicant's SSN consistently appeared as   "XXX-XX-XX65" on documents in his available military record.  He authenticated his DD Form 214 and several of these documents requiring his signature by placing his signature in the appropriate blocks.

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 of records creation.  In the absence of a showing of material error or injustice, there is a reluctance to recommend changing those records.  

3.  The ABCMR will file a copy of this decisional document in his official military personnel file.  This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion regarding the difference in the SSN recorded in his military record and the SSN he currently uses.
//NOTHING FOLLOWS//
ABCMR Record of Proceedings		                                       AR20150000953



Enclosure 1

ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS



		

ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)	AR20160004948



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ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS



Enclosure 1

ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)	AR20160004948



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ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS



Enclosure 2