IN THE CASE OF:  

		BOARD DATE:  16 December 2020

		DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20200005076


APPLICANT REQUESTS:  correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending 9 May 1986, item 3 (Social Security 
No.) from to 

APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD:

*	DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record Under the Provisions 
of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552), dated 23 February 2020
*	Prison Medical Records (not dated)
*	DD Form 214, for the period ending 9 May 1986

REFERENCES:

1.  Title 10, United States 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) prescribed the separation 
documents that must be prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release 
from active duty service or control of the Active Army. It established standardized policy 
for preparing and distributing the DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge 
from Active Duty). The general instructions stated to ensure that all information entered 
on the DD Form 214 is accurate. The specific instructions for item 3 (Social Security 
No.) stated to verify the accuracy with the social security number of record. Personnel 
officers will use the following source documents when preparing DD Forms 214 and 
other separation documents:

*	DA Form 201 (Military Personnel Records Jacket)
*	DA Forms 2 and 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Records)
*	separation orders
*	DD Forms 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Documents)
*	DA Form 3716 (Personnel Financial Record)
*	enlistment records and DD Forms 214 for prior service personnel
*	any other available records

FACTS:

1.  The applicant did not file within the 3-year time frame as provided in Title 10, 
U.S. Code, section 1552(b); however, the ABCMR 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 at the time of entry into the U.S. Amy, the recruiter placed the 
incorrect information on his record which followed him his entire time of service. He is 
unable to access housing or certificate of eligibility benefits as a result of this error.

3.  On 9 November 1983, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army. His social security 
number is shown as 

4.  DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) showed the applicant completed 
basic training at Fort Jackson, SC and advanced individual training as a medical 
specialist (91B) at Fort Sam Houston, TX. His social security number is shown as 

5.  On 9 May 1986, the applicant was discharged from active duty under the provisions 
of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations – Enlisted Personnel) for 
dependency and issued an honorable discharge. His social security number is shown 
as 

6.  The applicant was diagnosed with the following, which are all in decent remission 
with medication:

*	anxiety
*	post-traumatic stress disorder
*	obsessive compulsive disorder
*	depression

BOARD DISCUSSION:

After reviewing the application and all supporting documents, the Board found that relief 
was not warranted.  The Board carefully considered the applicants request, supporting 
documents and evidence in the records.  The Board considered the applicant’s 
statement, his military service record and documents provided by the applicant.  The 
Board determined the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a 
probable error or injustice.  The applicant used the contested SSN during his entire 
period of service.  Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are 
insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.

The Army has an interest in maintaining the integrity of its records for historical 
purposes.  The information in those records must reflect the conditions and 
circumstances that existed at the time the records were created.  In the absence of 
evidence that shows a material error or injustice, there is a reluctance to recommend 
that those records be changed. 

The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document, along with his 
application and the supporting evidence he provided, will be filed in his official military 
records.  This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion regarding the 
difference in the SSN recorded in his military records and to satisfy his desire to have 
his SSN documented in his military records.

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.
ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)	 AR20200005076


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