ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 
IN THE CASE OF:   BOARD DATE: 15 March 2022 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20210015784 
APPLICANT REQUESTS: correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and all official records to change his date of birth (DOB) to show as shown on the Identification card he submitted in support of his request. 
APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD: 
. DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record) . two Identification Cards . DD Form 214 for the period ending 10 August 1969 . two Social Security Cards . DD Form 293 (Application for the Review of Discharge) . Pictures . Pay Vouchers 
FACTS: 
1. 
The applicant did not file within the three-year period provided in Title 10, United States 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, in his two applications, in effect: 


a. 
His midwife had his DOB as annotated on his military records. When he turned 62-years-old, the Social Security Administration stated, according to their records his DOB was not as shown on his military records. In 2007, his DOB changed to the date shown on his identification card. Although his social security numbers match his DOB does not and the military does not know who he is now. 

b. 
He served on the demilitarization zone (DMZ) while he was in Korea. He drew combat and flight pay. A number of his military associates were exposed to Agent Orange that had been applied to thick foliage on the DMZ. He has and is still suffering from a number of symptoms from the Agent Orange. 


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3. The applicant's service records contain the following documents, none of which shows his DOB as shown on the identification card(s) submitted in support of his application. 
. Record of Induction, dated 13 September 1968 
. Report of Medical Examination, dated 23 September 1968 
. Enlistment Contract, dated 11 August 1969 
. Report of Medical Examination, dated 13 January 1972 
. DD Form 214, for the period of 11 August 1969 to 14 February 1972 
4. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) directs that the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. 
BOARD DISCUSSION: 
After reviewing the application, all supporting documents, and the evidence found within 
the military record, the Board found that relief was not warranted. The applicant’s 
contentions, the military record, and regulatory guidance were carefully considered. The Board agreed that there was insufficient evidence to change the DOB on his DD Form 214. 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, unless there is sufficient evidence that shows a material error or injustice. The evidence of record shows the applicant used the contested DOB during his entire period of service. For that reason, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned. 
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 date of birth recorded in his military records and the date of birth on the documents he provided. 
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BOARD VOTE: Mbr 1 Mbr 2 Mbr 3 : : : GRANT FULL RELIEF : : : GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF : : : GRANT FORMAL HEARING 
XX: XX: XX: 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. 
X 
CHAIRPERSON 
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. 
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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) establishes the 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 at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. 


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