IN THE CASE OF: 

		BOARD DATE: 27 July 2023

		DOCKET NUMBER: AR20230001588


APPLICANT REQUESTS:  in effect, correction of the fourth number of his Social 
Security Number (SSN) from "5" to "6" on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United 
States Report of Transfer or Discharge) ending on 14 December 1970. 

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

*	DD Forms 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record)
*	DD Form 214, 14 December 1970 
*	VA Form 21-22 (Appointment of Veterans Service Organization as Claimant's 
Representative), 23 September 2022 
*	Social Security Card 

FACTS:

1.  The applicant did not file within the 3-year time frame provided in Title 10, U.S. Code 
(USC), 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 that the fourth number of his SSN is incorrect in his military 
records.   

3.  A review of the applicant's military records show the following:

	a.  On 13 March 1969, DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows he was inducted 
into the Army of the United States. Section X (Fingerprints of Right Hand) shows "SSAN 
[Social Security Account Number]: NOT VERIFIED."  

	b.  The SSN XXX-5X-XXXX was listed on multiple official documents until he was 
separated from active duty and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). The SSN 
XXX-5X-XXXX was listed on the following documents:  

*	DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record)  
*	DA Form 428 (Application for Identification Card)
*	DD Form 1584 (National Agency Check Request) 
*	VA Form 29-8286 (Servicemen's Group Life Insurance Election)
*	Special Orders Number 348 

	c.  On 14 December 1970, DD Form 214 shows he was honorably released from 
active duty and transferred to the USAR. Item 3 (Social Security Number) shows "XXX-
5X-XXXX." The applicant signed the form.  

4.  The applicant provides VA Form 21-22 dated 23 September 2022 and a Social 
Security Card, which shows his SSN as "XXX-6X-XXXX."


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 Board found the applicant s SSN was consistently recorded throughout his 
record as it is shown on his DD Form 214.  The SSN on his social security card was not 
recorded in his record.  The Board found insufficient evidence that would support 
changing an entry on his DD Form 214 that accurately reflects the data 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 Official 
Military Personnel File, which will serve to explain the difference between the SSN 
shown on his DD Form 214 and the SSN shown on his social security card.


BOARD VOTE:

Mbr 1	Mbr 2	Mbr 3

:	:	:	GRANT FULL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF

:	:	:	GRANT FORMAL HEARING

:xx	:xx	:xx	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, USC, 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 (AR) 15 185 (ABCMR) prescribes the policies and procedures for 
correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. 
In pertinent part, it states that 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 will decide cases 
based on the evidence of record. The ABCMR is not an investigative agency. 

3.  AR 635-5 (Personnel Separations   Separation Documents), in effect at the time, 
prescribes the separation documents that will be furnished to each individual who is 
separated from the Army. Section III (Instructions for Preparation and Distribution of the 
Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214)) 
specific instructions for item 3 (SSN) state to transcribe Social Security account number 
from DA Form 2139 (Military Pay Voucher).     

//NOTHING FOLLOWS//
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