IN THE CASE OF: 

		BOARD DATE: 1 June 2023

		DOCKET NUMBER: AR20220011073


APPLICANT REQUESTS: correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 8 May 1986 to show his social 
security number (SSN) as shown on his social security card.

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

*	DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record under the Provisions 
of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552)
*	State Identification Card, issued 18 March 2021
*	Social Security Card, 20 August 2012 
*	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 the last four digits of his SSN are transposed as shown on his 
DD Form 214 and would like it corrected so he can file for Department of Veterans 
Affairs benefits. 

3.  He enlisted in the Regular Army on 12 February 1985. Item 2 (SSN) of his  
DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document – Armed Forces of the United States) 
shows the contested SSN. 

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

5.  He was honorably discharged on 8 May 1986. Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 
shows the contested SSN.  

6.  He provided a copy of his social security card, 20 August 2012, showing his 
requested SSN. 

7.  He also provided a copy of his state identification card; however, it does not contain 
his SSN. 

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 applicant’s 
contentions, the military record, and regulatory guidance were carefully considered. The 
evidence of record shows the applicant used the contested SSN, ending the with the 
numbers 152 during his entire period of service. There is no evidence he used the 
requested SSN ending with the numbers 251 during his military service. The Board 
agreed that there was insufficient evidence to change the SSN on the 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. 

2.  The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document, along with the 
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 
requested 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 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes 
the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the 
Army acting through the ABCMR. The ABCMR considers individual applications that are 
properly brought before it. The ABCMR will decide cases on the evidence of record; it is 
not an investigative body. The ABCMR begins its consideration of each case with the 
presumption of administrative regularity. The applicant has the burden of proving an 
error or injustice by a preponderance of the evidence. The ABCMR members will direct 
or recommend changes in military records to correct the error or injustice, if persuaded 
that material error or injustice exists and that sufficient evidence exists in the record.

3.  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 the 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 the 
accuracy with the SSN of record.

//NOTHING FOLLOWS//
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