IN THE CASE OF: 

		BOARD DATE:  7 June 2023

		DOCKET NUMBER: AR20220005797


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


APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENT(S) CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD:

*	DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record)
*	DD Form 214, 10 September 1980
*	letter, Acknowledgement of Receipt to Applicant, 8 August 2017
*	photo, Social Security Card, undated
*	Congressional Privacy Release Form, 31 March 2022


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's military records were not available for the Board to review; however, 
the applicant provides his DD Form 214, which is sufficient for the Board to consider his 
case.

3.  The applicant states that he was not asked to provide a copy of his social security 
number at the time of enlistment. It was not until years after being discharged that he 
realized his social security number was incorrect and applied for a new social security 
number.

4.  His DD Form 214 shows his contested SSN. He does not provide nor does his 
record contain any military records showing the requested SSN.

5.  He provides a copy of his social security card which show the requested SSN.
6.  For historical purposes, the Army has an interest in maintaining the accuracy of its 
records. The information contained therein should reflect the conditions and 
circumstances that existed at the time the records were created and under which the 
military service was performed.

7.  Regulatory guidance provides that the source documents for administrative 
information for DD Form 214 were contained in the DA Form 2-1 or the 
servicemember's Military Personnel Record Jacket (MPRJ).


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. 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.

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

:	:	:	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, 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 (AR) 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time, 
established standardized policy for preparing and distributing the DD Form 214. The 
regulation in effect at the time of the applicant's separation stated the DA Form 2-1 and 
documents on file in the MPRJ were the primary sources for information for entries on 
the DD Form 214. 

//NOTHING FOLLOWS//
ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)	AR20220005797


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