IN THE CASE OF: 

		BOARD DATE: 1 March 2023

		DOCKET NUMBER: AR20220009853


APPLICANT REQUESTS: correction to block 19a. (Mailing Address After Separation) of 
his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), to show a 
different address than currently listed.

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

*	DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record)
*	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 he is a resident of Texas after being separated from service at 
Fort Hood, TX. He claims the error disqualifies him from Hazelwood Act benefits.

3.  The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 28 November 2005.

4.  On 3 December 2009, the applicant was honorably discharged. Block 19a of the 
DD Form 214 he was issued lists the contested address.  

5.  The applicant provides a different address for placement in block 19a of his 
DD Form 214.

6.  Army Regulation 635-8 (Separation Processing and Documents) states that block 
19a is provided by the Soldier and must be a permanent address for mailing purposes.  
The "permanent" address serves as a basis for contacting a Soldier within a short time 
after separation in the event the need arose. 


BOARD DISCUSSION:

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. Upon review of the applicants petition available military records the Board 
determined based on regulatory guidance the applicant’s DD Form 214, dated 
3 December 2009 accurately documents his mailing address.  The Board noted the 
applicant, nor his official records provide evidence that supports correction to his 
DD Form 214.  The Board found; the regulation provides that at separation the service 
member’s record will be used to enter accurate information when completing their 
DD Form 214, a summary of a specific period of active-duty service.  The Board found 
no error on the applicant’s DD Form 214 and agreed his separation paperwork was 
accurate.  Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are 
insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.


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 635-8, establishes the policies and provisions for the preparation 
and distribution 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. This regulation states that block 19a is provided by the Soldier and must be 
a permanent address for mailing purposes. Civilian penal institutions will not be 
accepted. The "permanent" address serves as a basis for contacting a Soldier within a 
short time after separation in the event the need arose. It also states that block 19b 
(Nearest Relative) is provided by the Soldier and should reflect the name and address 
of a relative who would know the Soldier's location and address. If a relative is not 
available, list a close friend. Neither address is intended to be changed or updated each 
time the individual or family member relocates following a Soldier's separation.

//NOTHING FOLLOWS//
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