IN THE CASE OF:  

		BOARD DATE:  30 November 2017

		DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20160005402


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.

												
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:  30 November 2017

		DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20160005402


BOARD VOTE:

Mbr 1	Mbr 2	Mbr 3

:	:	:	GRANT FULL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT FORMAL HEARING

:mwm	:dt	:mra	DENY APPLICATION


2 Enclosures
1.  Board Determination/Recommendation
2.  Evidence and Consideration



		IN THE CASE OF:  

		BOARD DATE:  30 November 2017

		DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20160005402


THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE:

1.  The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as  instead of .  

2.  The applicant states he had a severe brain injury and did not know he had a SSN, resulting in him applying for a second SSN in 1966.  All of his earnings have been applied towards it and personal matters are under SSN , the new one he was given, including his marriage, loans, and Veteran’s Administration (VA) files.  He found a copy of his DD Form 214 and saw the SSN was not the SSN he had worked for.  He would like the correction to avoid any confusion if his wife ever filed for death benefits.  

3.  The applicant provides a copy of his 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.  On 2 July 1964, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army.  His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record – Armed Forces of the United States) identifies him by his service number RA .  His SSN is not listed on this form. 
3.  The following documents in his Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) show his service number RA  and/or social security account number (SSAN) as : 

* 2AA Form 630 (Request for Personnel Security Action) 
* DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History)
* DA Form 24 (Service Record) 
* DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) 

4.  A DD Form 214 shows his date of entry on active duty as 2 July 1964 with a retirement (temporary disability) effective date of 11 May 1966.  Item 32 (Remarks), shows his SSN as .

5.  The applicant provides a copy of his social security card, dated 26January 2016, showing his SSN as .

REFERENCES:

Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), effective 13 August 1963, established the standardized policy for preparing and distributing the DD Form 214.  The purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his military service.  This regulation stated to transcribe a Soldier's SSAN from the DA Form 24 and enter it in item 32 of the DD Form 214 in the following manner:  "SSAN:  ."

DISCUSSION:

1.  The applicant enlisted on 2 July 1964 using his service number, which was the primary means of identification used throughout his period of military service. Although, the applicant provides evidence that shows his SSN as , a review of his records during that period of service shows his SSN as .  

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.  This Record of Proceedings will be filed in his military records to provide clarity and to deal with any confusion that may arise regarding the difference in his SSN under which he performed military service and the SSN he indicates he now uses.  

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