IN THE CASE OF: 

		BOARD DATE:  25 February 2022

		DOCKET NUMBER: AR20210010311

APPLICANT REQUESTS: correction of the social security number (SSN) shown on his 
DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) from 
A (xx5-xx-xxxx) to B (xx9-xx-xxxx).  

APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD:

*	(DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record), 10 September 2020
*	Copy of Driver’s License
*	Copy of Medicare Health Insurance

FACTS:

1.  The applicant did not file within the three-year time frame provided in Title 10, United 
States Code, section 1552(b); however, the Army Board for Correction of Military 
Records (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 that his social security number needs to be corrected from (A) 
to the correct one (B). He did not know how to get it corrected until now.

3.  On 15 October 1968, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army. 

4.  His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record), is not available for review.

5.  The applicant provided his driver’s license that shows the same name and date of 
birth listed on the DD Form 214 and his Medical Health Insurance Card; however, 
neither shows his SSN.

6.  On 20 July 1971, he was honorably released from active duty. His DD Form 214 is 
not fully legible, but shows he completed 2 years, 9 months and 6 days of net service. 
His DD Form 214 shows in item 3 (Social Security Number) – his SSN as A.

7.  By regulation (AR 635-8), the DD Form 214 is a summary of the Soldier's most 
recent period of continuous active duty. The information entered thereon reflects the 
conditions as they existed at the time of separation. For item 3, verify accuracy by 
reviewing initial enlistment contract and/or application for appointment. If the Soldier has 
had more than one SSN, list the other SSN of record in block 18.

BOARD DISCUSSION:

1. After reviewing the application, all supporting documents, and the evidence found 
within the military record, the Board found that relief was/was not warranted. The 
applicant’s contentions, the military record, and regulatory guidance were carefully 
considered.  Evidence of his SSN within his record other than the DD Form 214, which 
he authenticated with his signature, was not available for the Board to review and hid 
did not provide any evidence showing the SSN he requested belongs to him. The Board 
determined there is insufficient evidence to grant relief.

2.  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 
the SSN he requested 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.

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 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 635-8 (Separation Processing and Documents) prescribes policy 
and procedural guidance relating to transition management. It consolidates the policies, 
principles of support, and standards of service regarding processing personnel for 
transition. Paragraph 5-6 (Rules for completing the DD Form 214) provides detailed 
instructions for data required in each block of the DD Form 214. For item 3, verify 
accuracy by reviewing initial enlistment contract and/or application for appointment. If 
the Soldier has had more than one social security number, list the other social security 
number of record in block 18 (Remarks).

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