IN THE CASE OF: 

		BOARD DATE:  3 August 2022

		DOCKET NUMBER: AR20220001297


APPLICANT REQUESTS: correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty) to show his social security number instead of  

APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD:

*	DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record)
*	social security card
*	driver's license

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 the SSN shown on his DD Form 214 is incorrect. He argues that 
without the correction to his DD Form 214, he will not get credit for military service upon 
his retirement. 

3.  The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 10 June 1980. His DD Form 4 
(Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) shows the SSN he claims is incorrect. 

4.  The applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record – Part II) shows the 
SSN he claims is incorrect.

5.  Orders issued on 13 February 1984 directed the applicant's discharge from the 
Army. The orders show the SSN he claims is incorrect.

6.  The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 17 February 1984 and 
shows the SSN he claims is incorrect. 

7.  A review of the applicant's available records revealed he listed the SSN he claims is 
incorrect throughout the entire period of his military service.

8.  The applicant provided his social security card showing the SSN he claims is correct.

BOARD DISCUSSION:

1.  After reviewing the application, all supporting documents, and the evidence found 
within the military record, 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 SSN card 
provided by the applicant. 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 applicant used the 
contested social security number (SSN) during his 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. 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 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

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.


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 635-5 (Separations Documents), in effect at the time, prescribed 
the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release 
from active military service or control of the Army. It established standardized policy for 
the preparation of the DD Form 214. It states the DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the 
Soldier's most recent period of continuous active service. It provides a brief, clear-cut 
record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or 
discharge.

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