ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS


	

	BOARD DATE:  9 July 2019

	DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20180004379


APPLICANT REQUESTS:  his social security number (SSN) be corrected on his military 
records.

APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD: 

*	DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record)
*	Copy of his Social Security Card

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.  Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the 
previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of 
Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20120006235 on 18 September 2012.

3.  The applicant states his social security number is incorrectly listed on his military 
documents.  He reports it is off by one number.  Instead of the last four numbers 
reading XXX-XX-XXXX it should read XXX-XX-XXXX.  He needs the correction for 
medical and claims reasons.

4.  The applicant provides his social security card showing XXX-XX-XXXX.

5.  A review of his records show:

*	14 September 1982 – he enlisted in the Regular Army with the                             
SSN XXX-XX-XXXX
*	6 May 1986 – he was released from active duty and transferred to the US Army 
Reserve Control Group; his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge) 
shows SSN XXX-XX-XXXX
*	13 September 1988- he was honorably discharged from the US Army Reserve 
and his orders show the same SSN XXX-XX-XXXX as seen on his DD Form 214 
*	all documents in his service record reflect the SSN XXX-XX-XXXX 

6.  On 21 March 2012, the applicant petitioned the Board to correct the SSN in his 
records.  On 18 September 2012, the Board denied his request.
7.  Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time, established 
the standardized policy for preparing and distributing the DD Form 214.  The regulation 
directs that the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with 
documentary evidence of his or her military service.  It is important that information 
entered on the form should be complete and accurate.  With regard to item 3, the 
regulation required verification of accuracy with the SSN of record.
BOARD DISCUSSION:

1.  The Board carefully considered the applicant’s request, supporting documents and 
evidence in the records.  The Board considered the applicant’s statement, the copy of 
the SS Card he provided and the evidence in the records consistently showing the 
contested SSN on all documents, including those the applicant signed.  Absent some 
other evidence (letter from SSA) that supports his claim, the Board found insufficient 
evidence of an error in the applicant’s records.  The Board advises the applicant that a 
copy of this decision will be placed in his records to clarify the difference between the 
SSN in his records and the one he uses today.

2.  After reviewing the application and all supporting documents, the Board found that 
relief was not warranted.?
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

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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 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time, established 
the standardized policy for preparing and distributing the DD Form 214.  The regulation 
directs that the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with 
documentary evidence of his or her military service.  It is important that information 
entered on the form should be complete and accurate.  With regard to item 3, the 
regulation required verification of accuracy with the SSN of record.


ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)	 AR20180004379
	
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