ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS


	IN THE CASE OF:  +

	BOARD DATE:  30 March 2020

	DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20190012342


APPLICANT REQUESTS: correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United 
States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 16 February 1972, to 
show his social security number (SSN) as "" (further referred to as X) instead of " 
(further referred to as Y)."

APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD: 

*	DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record)
*	DD Form 214, dated 16 February 1972
*	letter, "DJL," Chief Executive Officer, The Children's Center of Hamden, dated 
4 September 2019
*	copy, Social Security card, dated 11 December 2013

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 states, in effect, the SSN listed on his DD Form 214 is incorrect.  He 
contends his application for housing revealed the error for his SSN being incorrectly 
listed on his separation document(s).  He has stayed at a veteran's home for two years 
and needs a correction of his record for his current circumstances and potenitally 
additional benefits. 

3.  The applicant's military personnel service records are not available to the Board for 
review.  A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members' records at the 
National Personnel Records Center in 1973.  It is believed that his records were lost or 
destroyed in that fire.  However, there are sufficient documents available for the Board 
to conduct a fair and impartial review of this case.  

4.  On 30 June 1969, the applicant entered active duty and was honorably released on 
16 February 1972.  His DD Form 214, item 3 (Social Security Number) shows his SSN 
as "Y."

5.  The applicant provides a social security card, dated 11 December 2013, which 
shows his SSN as "X."  He also provides a statement of support which shows:

*	his son ["MB Jr."] is a client of the Children's Center of Hamden
*	the center is preparing to discharge his son
*	the applicant has an issue with the requirement(s) for reunification with his son
*	his SSN does not match records
*	he was injured and his living conditions are not to standard [terrible]
*	his son has been in considerable trouble under his current living conditions
*	he does not currently have a car [transportation]
*	he is a Vietnam veteran and deserves better [opinion]

6.  Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect, stated to transcribe the 
SSN at the time of separation from applicable documents in item 3.

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, his record of 
service, the belief that the applicant’s records were burned or lost in the fire at the 
personnel records center and the SSN reflected on the DD Form 214 signed by the 
applicant at the time of separation.  The Board considered the number shown on the 
Social Security card (2013) provided by the applicant, but found no evidence of the in 
records.  The Board found insufficient evidence to show that the SSN in the applicant’s 
records was not consistent with the circumstances as they existed at the time of the 
applicant’s service.  Based on a preponderance of evidence, the Board determined that 
the SSN reflected on the DD Form 214 was not in error or unjust. 

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 SSN recorded in his military records and the SSN he uses 
today.

3.  After reviewing the application and all supporting documents, the Board found the 
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.














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), then in effect, 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.  It provides to transcribe the SSN in item 3 at the time of his separation from 
applicable documents.

					//NOTHING FOLLOWS//

ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)	 AR20190012342
	
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