IN THE CASE OF: 

		BOARD DATE: 3 January 2024

		DOCKET NUMBER: AR20230006614


APPLICANT REQUESTS:  correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United 
States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as  
(SSN 1) instead of (SSN 2).

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

*	DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record), 28 March 2023
*	DD Form 214, 7 April 1972
*	SSN Card, issued on 14 April 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, in effect, his SSN is incorrect. 

3.  The applicant provided a copy of his SSN card issued in 2022 showing SSN 1, with a 
copy of his DD Form 214 showing SSN 2 (contested SSN).

4.  A review of the applicant's service records and all the documents contained in his 
service records show the contested SSN 2, including but not limited to:

*	DD Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data)
*	DD Form 47 (Record of Induction)
*	Acknowledgement of Service Obligation (6-year acknowledgement)
*	South Carolina (County) Court Sentencing Order, 8 September 1971
*	DA Forms 20 and 20B
*	DD Form 214, 7 April 1972

5.  Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect in 1972, read transcribe 
social security number from DA Form 2139) Military Pay Voucher.

BOARD DISCUSSION:

1.  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. The Board determined the evidence presented does not demonstrate 
the existence of a probable error or injustice. Upon review of the applicant’s petition, 
and available military records, the Board determined the applicant used the contested 
social security number (SSN) during his entire period of service. The Board found the 
overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the 
individual concerned. The Board recommended the applicant seek assistance through 
the social security administration office for correction of his social security number and 
they will be able to merge them as well and notify the department of veteran affairs of 
the correction. Based on this the Board determined there was no error 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.

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
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 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes 
the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the 
Army acting through the ABCMR. 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.

3.  Army Regulation 635-5 (Separations Documents), in effect at the time, prescribed 
the separation documents that would be furnished each individual who is separated 
from the Army. It established standardized procedures for the preparation and 
distribution of these documents. All available records would be used as a basis for the 
preparation of the DD Form 214, including DA Form 20, and orders.

	a.  A DD Form 214 would be furnished at the time of separation to each member of 
the Regular Army.

	b.  In item 3, transcribe social security number from DA Form 2139) Military Pay 
Voucher.

//NOTHING FOLLOWS//
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