DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 


Docket No: 2746-21   
Ref: Signature Date 



Dear M
 
This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to Section 1552 of Title 10, United States Code.  After careful and conscientious consideration of relevant portions of your naval record and your application, the Board for Correction of Naval Records (Board) found the evidence submitted insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice.  Consequently, your application has been denied. 
   
Although your application was not filed in a timely manner, the Board found it in the interest of justice to waive the statute of limitations and consider your application on its merits.  A three-member panel of the Board, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 14 May 2021.  The names and votes of the panel members will be furnished upon request.  Your allegations of error and injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of the Board.  Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of your application together with all material submitted in support thereof, relevant portions of your naval record, and applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. 

Your record reflects a change of social security number to on 13 June 1961. You were recalled to active duty and began a period of active service on 20 November 1962. On 19 November 1964, you were discharged with an honorable characterization of service.  Block 32 (Remarks) of your Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) reflects a social security number of 

In your petition, you request to have your social security number listed on your DD Form 214 changed to .” The Board reviewed the documents you submitted to support your request, and determined the evidence you provided was insufficient.  The Board noted that a verification from the social security administration to reflect your social security number would be adequate.  Please note benefit verifications are available online at www.ssa.gov.  You should be able to obtain an instant verification letter online with a personal “my Social Security account.” Accordingly, given the totality of the circumstances, the Board determined that your request does not merit relief. 

You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon submission of new matters, which will require you to complete and submit a new DD Form 149.  New matters are those not previously presented to or considered by the Board.  In this regard, it is important to keep in mind that a presumption of regularity attaches to all official records.  Consequently, when applying for a correction of an official naval record, the burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice.   

Sincerely, 

Executive Director