RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2007-03791
		INDEX CODE:  100.02
	 	COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

Her social security number (SSN) be corrected on her military 
records.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

When she joined the military at age 19, her mother gave her a 
social security card.  She was born in San Francisco, 
California, but had lived in Oklahoma at one time as a child.

In 1992, she lost her social security card and requested a copy 
from the Social Security Administration (SSA).  However, the SSA 
informed her they never had a card with the SSN she had been 
using and provided her with the correct SSN. 

She did not think about correcting her records or know she had 
to, until she attempted to use her Veterans Administration (VA) 
Home Loan benefit.

Her husband is a veteran as well.  She is listed as his 
dependent and it was her understanding that this information was 
updated in the military system.

In support of her request, the applicant provided a copy of her 
driver’s license and social security card.
 
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant entered the Regular Air Force on 23 Apr 85 and was 
honorably discharged on 30 Dec 88.  She is credited with 3 
years, 8 months, and 8 days of active service. 

Other relevant facts are outlined in the AFPC/DPSS evaluation 
which is at Exhibit C. 


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSS recommends denial.  DPSS states the SSN recorded in 
the applicant’s service record is the one she enlisted, served, 
and was discharged with.  She has no continued affiliation with 
the Air Force as a retiree or Reservist.  Air Force Instruction 
36-2608, Military Personnel Records System, Table A7, allows the 
Air Force to make changes on prior service personnel if the data 
in question was recorded in error.  This is not the case as the 
SSN recorded was the same SSN presented for enlistment.

The complete AFPC/DPSS evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

She states that if the Board does not correct her records, an 
acknowledgement of both SSN’s in an addendum or attachment to 
her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty, should be made just like the SSA did, and state that the 
SSA has validated the correct SSN.

The applicant's complete response, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit E. 



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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by 
existing law or regulations.

2.  The application was timely filed.

3.  Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice.  We took notice 
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of 
the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation 
of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its 
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has 
not been the victim of an error or injustice.  Additionally, the 
letter the applicant received from the Social Security 
Administration provides a source of verification of her two 
social security numbers and can be used if questions are raised 
concerning her DD Form 214. Therefore, in the absence of 
evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to 
recommend granting the relief sought in this application.

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that 
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 
that the application will only be reconsidered upon the 
submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered 
with this application.

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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-
2007-03791 in Executive Session on 8 October 2008, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	XXXXXXXXXXXXX, Panel Chair
	XXXXXXXXXXXXX, Member
	XXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 2 Aug 07.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSS, dated 1 Aug 08.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Aug 08.
    Exhibit E.  Applicant’s Rebuttal, w/atchs, dated 4 Sep 08.




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                                   Panel Chair