IN THE CASE OF: 

		BOARD DATE: 8 June 2022

		DOCKET NUMBER: AR20210016218


APPLICANT REQUESTS: correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from 
Active Duty) for the period ending 11 February 1974 to show his social security number 
(SSN) as shown on his social security card.

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)
*	Social Security Card (two copies)
*	State Driver's License
*	Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare Card

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 his SSN is incorrect as shown on his DD Form 214.

3.  He enlisted in the Regular Army on 22 December 1972. Item 1 (Service Number/ 
Social Security Account Number) of his DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract – Armed 
Forces of the United States) shows his SSN as 

4.  His DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), 5 January 1973, shows he listed 
his SSN as. He signed and dated this form attesting to its accuracy.

5.  He was discharged under honorable conditions on 11 February 1974. Item 3 (SSN) 
of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as.

6.  A review of his Official Military Personnel File revealed all applicable documents 
contain the SSN as shown on his DD Form 4.

7.  He provided two copies of his social security card, 12 May 2015, showing his SSN 
as.

8.  He also provided copies of his State driver's license and Department of Veterans 
Affairs healthcare card, neither of which contains his SSN.


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. One potential outcome was to grant relief based on the 
applicant’s SSN is clearly indicated by his social security card, and while he made no 
apparent effort to correct it during his period of service there is no harm in granting the 
request. However, upon review of the applicant’s petition and available military records, 
the Board determined the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a 
probable error or injustice. The Board recommended the applicant seek assistance 
through the social security administration office for correction of his social security 
number and they will be able to merge them as well and notify the department of 
veteran affairs of the correction. Based on this the Board determined relief was not 
warranted and denied relief.

2.  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 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.



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BOARD VOTE:

Mbr 1	Mbr 2	Mbr 3

:	X	:	GRANT FULL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT FORMAL HEARING

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.

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), 20 August 1973, prescribed the 
separation documents that are furnished to individuals who are retired, discharged, or 
released from active military service. 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.
	a.  The general instructions stated all available records would be used as a basis for 
preparation of the DD Form 214.

	b.  The specific instructions for item 3 stated to check the records with the 
separatee's social security card when possible. Otherwise, verify the accuracy of the 
SSN of record.

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