IN THE CASE OF: 
BOARD DATE: 14 June 2023 
DOCKET NUMBER: AR20220011522 




APPLICANT REQUESTS:  to change his Social Security Number (SSN) in his records to show  instead of . APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENT(S) CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD: 

•DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record)

•Social Security 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 theinterest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file.

2.The applicant states he is requesting that his SSN be corrected to show his correctSSN. He has a mental disorder: schizoaffective disorder, bipolar.

3.The applicant provides a copy of his social security card, dated 31 July 2015, whichshows the requested SSN.

4.A review of the applicant's service record shows the following:

a.He enlisted in the Regular Army on 18 June 1980.

b.All documents in the applicant's records, to include his DD Form 1966(Application for Enlistment - Armed Forces of the United States), DD Form 4 (Enlistment or Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States), and DA Forms 2 (Personnel Qualification Record - Part 1) and 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record - Part II), all list the contested SSN.  

c.His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged from active duty on 10 March 1981.His DD Form 214 shows the contested SSN. 
5.The Board has an interest in maintaining the accuracy of its records; for historicalpurposes, the data and information contained in those records should reflect theconditions and circumstances, as they existed at the time of the records' creation.


BOARD DISCUSSION: 

1.After reviewing the application and all supporting documents, the Board found thatrelief was not warranted. The Board carefully considered the applicant's record ofservice, documents submitted in support of the petition and executed a comprehensiveand standard review based on law, policy and regulation. The evidence presented doesnot demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice at the time of his militaryservice. The applicant used the contested social security number (SSN) during hisentire period of service. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this caseare insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned. TheBoard recommended the applicant seek assistance through the social securityadministration office for correction of his social security number and they will be able tomerge them as well and notify the department of veteran affairs of the correction. Basedon this the Board determined relief was not warranted and denied relief.

2.The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in hisofficial military personnel file. This should serve to clarify any questions or confusionabout the difference in the social security number in his military records and socialsecurity number on his social security card.

3.The Army has an interest in maintaining the integrity of its records for historicalpurposes. The information in those records must reflect the conditions andcircumstances that existed at the time the records were created. In the absence ofevidence that shows a material error or injustice, there is a reluctance to recommendthat those records be changed.


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. 

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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 ofmilitary records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error orinjustice. This provision of law also allows the ABCMR to excuse an applicant's failure totimely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be inthe interest of justice to do so.

2.Army Regulation (AR) 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time, statedthe purpose of separation documents was to provide the individual with documentaryevidence of his/her military service. DD Form 214 preparers were to use all availablerecords, to include enlistment documents, and the Soldier's DA Forms 2, and 2-1, assources for the entries in the DD Form 214.

3.AR 635-8 (Separation Processing and Documents) currently in effect, prescribes theseparation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release fromactive military service or control of the Army. It states, Block 3 (SSN), verify accuracy byreviewing initial enlistment contract and/or application for appointment. If the Soldier hashad more than one SSN, list the other SSN of record in block 18 (Remarks).

4.Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribesthe policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of theArmy acting through the ABCMR. The ABCMR begins its consideration of each casewith the presumption of administrative regularity. The applicant has the burden ofproving an error or injustice by a preponderance of the evidence.

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