IN THE CASE OF: 

		BOARD DATE: 22 February 2023

		DOCKET NUMBER: AR20220007361


APPLICANT REQUESTS: correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 28 March 1980 and all databases to 
show his birthdate as shown on his social security profile.

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

*	two DD Forms 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record under the 
Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552)
*	Social Security Printout, 18 February 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 states his birthdate shown on his DD Form 214 is incorrect. He wants 
his DD Form 214 corrected, as well as all databases, to accurately document his 
military career. The Social Security Administration, his medical records, and the 
Department of Veterans Affairs show his correct date of birth.

3.  On 29 March 1977, he enlisted in the Regular Army. His DD Form 4 (Enlistment or 
Reenlistment Agreement – Armed Forces of the United States) reflects a birthdate in 

4.  On 28 March 1980, he was honorably discharged. His DD Form 214 reflects the 
same birthdate shown on his DD Form 4.

5.  His social security printout, 18 February 2022, reflects a birthdate in 

6.  He did not provide a copy of his birth certificate.

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BOARD DISCUSSION:

1.  After reviewing the application, all supporting documents, and the evidence found 
within the applicant's military records, 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. 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.


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 (Separation Documents), 15 August 1979, prescribed the 
separation documents that must be prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or 
release from active-duty service or control of the Active Army. It established 
standardized policy for preparing and distributing the DD Form 214.

	a.  The general instructions stated to ensure that all information entered on the 
DD Form 214 is accurate. Personnel officers will use the following source documents 
when preparing DD Forms 214 and other separation documents:

*	DA Form 201 (Military Personnel Records Jacket)
*	DA Forms 2 and 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Records)
*	separation orders
*	DD Forms 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Documents)
*	DA Form 3716 (Personnel Financial Record)
*	enlistment records and DD Forms 214 for prior service personnel
*	any other available records

	b.  The specific instructions for item 5 (Date of Birth) stated to enter the date using a 
six-digit number: year, month, and day, written in that sequence without spaces or 
slashes (e.g., 420106 for 6 January 1942).

//NOTHING FOLLOWS//
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