ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS


IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 
March 2022 DOCKET NUMBER: 
AR20210014084

APPLICANT REQUESTS: correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 20 January 1982 to show her social 
security number (SSN) as entered on her application.

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)
*	Self-authored Statement
   *	DD Form 214 
FACTS:
1.	The applicant did not file within the 3-year time frame provided in Title 10,
U.S. 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 she began filing a Department of Veterans Affairs claim and 
discovered the SSN shown on her DD Form 214 is wrong.

3.	The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 10 August 1979. Item 2 (Social 
Security Account Number) of her DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document – 
Armed Forces of the United States) shows the contested SSN, an entirely different SSN 
than that requested.

4.	A review of her military records revealed all applicable documents show her SSN as 
shown on her DD Form 4.

5.	Headquarters, 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized) and Fort Polk, Orders 11-175,
18 January 1982, discharged her from the Regular Army effective 20 January 1982. The 
standard name line shows her SSN as shown on her DD Form 4.




6.	She was honorably discharged on 20 January 1982. Item 3 (SSN) of her 
DD Form 214 shows her SSN as shown on her DD Form 4.

7.	She did not provide a copy of her social security card, an SSN printout from the 
Social Security Administration, or a request for correction of her SSN submitted while 
she was in service.

BOARD DISCUSSION:

1.	After reviewing the application, all supporting documents, and the evidence found 
within the applicant's military records, the Board found that relief was not warranted. 
The Board carefully considered the applicant's record of service, documents submitted 
in support of the petition and executed a comprehensive and standard review based on 
law, policy and regulation. The Board determined the evidence presented does not 
demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice. The applicant used the 
contested social security number (SSN) during her entire period of service. The Board 
determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the 
records of the individual concerned. Based on this the Board determined relief was not 
warranted and denied relief.

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

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

3/14/2023

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):	N/A


REFERENCES:

1.	Title 10, U.S. 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 635-5 (Separation Documents), 15 August 1979, prescribed the 
separation documents which are prepared for individuals upon retirement, discharge, or 
release from active military service or control of the Army. It established standardized 
policy for preparing and distributing DD Form 214. The DD Form 214 is a synopsis of 
the Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty. It provides a brief, clear-cut 
record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or 
discharge. The specific instructions for item 3 stated to transcribe and verify accuracy 
with the SSN of record.

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