IN THE CASE OF: 

		BOARD DATE: 27 January 2023

		DOCKET NUMBER: AR20220006231


APPLICANT REQUESTS: correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from 
Active Duty) to show a different social security number (SSN).

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

*	DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record)
*	DD Form 214
*	Certificate of Live Birth
*	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 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 and may 
preclude him from obtaining benefits. 

3.  The applicant's DD Form 1966 (Application for Enlistment – Armed Forces of the 
United States) shows he listed the SSN he claims is incorrect.

4.  The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 3 January 1978. His DD Form 4 
(Enlistment or Reenlistment Agreement – Armed Forces of the United States) shows 
the SSN he claims is incorrect.

5.  The applicant's DA Forms 2A and 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record – Parts I and 
II) show the SSN he claims is incorrect.

6.  Orders issued on 12 June 1979 directed the applicant's discharge from the Regular 
Army. The orders show the SSN he claims is incorrect.

7.  The applicant was discharged on 19 June 1979. His DD Form 214 shows the SSN 
he claims is incorrect. 

8.  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.

9.  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 relief is not warranted.

2.  The applicant used the SSN he states is incorrect throughout his period of military 
service.  As such, the Board found the SSN recorded on his DD Form 214 accurately 
reflects the information that was available at the time the form was completed.  The 
Board determined the SSN on the applicant’s DD Form 214 should not be changed.

3.  The applicant is advised that a copy of these proceedings will be filed in his military 
service record, which will serve to explain the difference between the SSN he states is 
correct and the SSN recorded on his DD Form 214.


BOARD VOTE:

Mbr 1	Mbr 2	Mbr 3

:	:	:	GRANT FULL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT FORMAL HEARING

:X	:X	:X	DENY APPLICATION


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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 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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ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)	AR20220006231


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