BOARD DATE:  29 November 2018

		DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20170014038


BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION:

1.  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.

2.  The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in 
his official military personnel file.  This should serve to clarify any questions or 
confusion about the difference in the social security number recorded in his 
military records and the social security number he states is correct.
 											 
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.




		BOARD DATE:  29 November 2018

		DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20170014038 


BOARD VOTE:

Mbr 1	Mbr 2	Mbr 3

:	:	:	GRANT FULL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT FORMAL HEARING

:X	: X	: X	DENY APPLICATION



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




	
		BOARD DATE:  29 November 2018

		DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20170014038 


APPLICANT'S REQUEST AND STATEMENT:

1.  The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation 
from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as xxx-xx-xx. 

2.  The applicant states the first two numbers of the last four of his SSN were 
recorded incorrectly when he enlisted.  His DD Form 214 is incorrect and 
believes it is a result of a clerical error. He did not discover the error until he 
submitted a claim for VA benefits.

THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE:  

1.  Application for correction of military records.

2.  Evidence from the applicant’s service record and Department of the Army and 
Department of Defense records and systems:

*	DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract - Armed Forces of the United States)
*	DA Form 2-1 Personnel Qualification Record
*	DD Form 214 for the period ending 10 December 1974

REFERENCES:

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. 
 
2.  Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) establishes the policy for 
preparing and distributing the DD Form 214.  The regulations directs that the 
purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary
evidence of his or her military service at the time of release from active duty, 
retirement, or discharge.    

DISCUSSION:

1.  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, and 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 United States Army on 23 October 1974 and he 
was discharged on 10 December 1974.  

3.  A review of his records shows he enlisted under and used SSN xxx-xx-xx 
throughout his period of his service.  His DD Form 214 shows SSN xxx-xx-xx.

4.  The applicant did not provide any additional information or evidence 
confirming his SSN as xxx-xx-xx.  

//NOTHING FOLLOWS//
ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)	AR20160005706


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ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)	AR20170014038


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ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

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