ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS


		BOARD DATE:  16 April 2019

	DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20170017015


APPLICANT REQUESTS:  correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty) to show her social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-
XXXX" instead of "XXX-XX-XXXX" and her last name as "XXXXXX" instead of 
"XXXXX."

APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD: 

*	DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record)
*	DD Form 214
*	Final Decree Changing the Name of an Adult
*	Driver’s License
*	Department of Veterans Affairs Identification Card
*	Report of Confidential Social Security Benefit Information
*	a letter

FACTS:

1.  The applicant did not file within the three year time frame provided in Title 10, United 
States Code (USC), section 1552 (b); however, the Army Board for Correction of 
Military Records conducted a substantive review of this case and determined it is in the 
interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. 

2.  The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on  November .

3.  All records available in her official military personnel file list her SSN as "XXX-XX-
XXXX" and her last name as "XXXXX."

4.  The applicant was released from active duty on 23 June 2013.  Her DD Form 214 
lists her SSN as "XXX-XX-XXXX" and her last name as "XXXXX."

5.  The applicant provides a copy of her Report of Confidential Social Security Benefit 
Information that lists her SSN as "XXX-XX-XXXX" and a Final Decree Changing the 
Name of an Adult dated 4 September 2013, which changed her last name from 
"XXXXXX" to "XXXXX."

6.  The DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous 
active service.  It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of 
release from active duty, retirement, or discharge.  

BOARD DISCUSSION:

1.  After review of the application and all evidence, the Board determined relief was not 
warranted.  The applicant’s contentions were carefully considered.  She used the 
contested SSN and contested name during her entire period of service.  The applicant 
provided evidence that shows the SSN and last name was changed after her period of 
service.  There were no extenuating circumstances (for example, witness protection) 
provided for the Board to consider.  Regulatory guidance provides for the showing of 
circumstances as they were at the time the separation document was completed.

2.  The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in her 
official military personnel file.  This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion 
about the difference in the name and SSN recorded in her military records and the 
name and SSN on her SSN Card and court document. 

BOARD VOTE:

Mbr 1	Mbr 2	Mbr 3

:	:	:	GRANT FULL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT FORMAL HEARING

:X	:X	:X       DENY APPLICATION


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.


ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE(S):

Not Applicable

REFERENCES:

1.  Title 10, USC, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military 
records must be filed within three 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 three-year statute of 
limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so.
2.  Army Regulation 635-5 (Separations Documents), prescribed the separation 
documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active 
military service or control of the Army.  It established standardized policy for the 
preparation of the DD Form 214.  It stated the DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the 
Soldier's most recent period of continuous active service.  It provides a brief, clear-cut 
record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or 
discharge.  Item 3 (SSN) states to transcribe SSN at the time of his separation from 
applicable documents.

//NOTHING FOLLOWS//

ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)	 AR20170017015

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