MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION

	IN THE CASE OF:   

	BOARD DATE:           6 March 2003
	DOCKET NUMBER:  AR2002079100

	I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual.

	Mr. Carl W. S. Chun		Director	
	Mr. William Blakely		Analyst	

  The following members, a quorum, were present:

	Mr. Walter T. Morrison		Chairperson	
	Ms. Linda D. Simmons		Member	
	Mr. Frank C. Jones, II		Member	

	The Board, established pursuant to authority contained in 10 U.S.C. 1552, convened at the call of the Chairperson on the above date.  In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice.

	The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein.

	The Board considered the following evidence:

	Exhibit A - Application for correction of military 
                            records
	Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including
	                 advisory opinion, if any)

APPLICANT REQUESTS:  In effect, that his military records be changed to show his correct Social Security Account Number (SSAN). 

APPLICANT STATES:  In effect, that the SSAN listed on his separation document (DD Form 214) is incorrect.  In support of his application, he submits a copy of his Honorable Discharge Certificate, separation orders from the United States Army Reserve (USAR), SSAN card, and Veterans Identification Card.

EVIDENCE OF RECORD:  The applicant's military records show:

On 21 November 1969, he was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) after completing a total 2 years of active military service.  He was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of expiration of term of service.

The DD Form 214, dated 21 November 1969, issued to and signed by the applicant on the date of his separation, confirms that at that time he held the rank of sergeant/E-5 (SGT/E-5), and that he was serving in military occupational specialty (MOS) 11B (Light Weapons Infantryman).  In addition, the SSAN entered in Item 3 (Social Security Number) of this separation document is consistent with the one recorded in his enlistment contract, the service record created on him upon his enlistment and entry on active duty, and in the records and documents prepared and published on him throughout his tenure on active duty.

The applicant provided a copy of his SSAN card; however, he provides no statement from Social Security Administration officials explaining the difference between his current SSAN and the one under which he performed his military service.  Further, he provides no other evidence nor does he give any indication that the SSAN recorded in his records was not changed subsequent to his separation from active duty.  

DISCUSSION:  Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:

1.  The Board notes the applicant’s contention that the SSAN recorded in his military records and in documents prepared and published throughout his active duty service is incorrect.  However, it finds insufficient evidence to show that the SSAN recorded in his military records was in error at the time he served.

2.  Although the evidence provided by the applicant shows that the SSAN he now claims is correct differs from the one under which he performed his military service, he offers no explanation from Social Security Administration officials as to when and why his SSAN was changed or why it is now different from the one recorded in his military records.

3.  The Army has an interest in maintaining the accuracy of its records.  The data and information contained in those records should reflect the conditions and circumstances that existed at the time the records were created.  In this case, the applicant has provided no evidence to suggest that the SSAN listed in his records was in error while he was performing his military service, or that maintaining this SSAN in his records would cause him any injustice.  Thus, the Board finds insufficient evidence to support granting the requested relief

4.  In addition, the Board wishes to advise the applicant that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided that lists his new SSAN he now claims is correct, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).  This should also serve to clarify any questions or confusion in regard to the difference in his new SSAN and the SSAN recorded in his military record.

5.  In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.

DETERMINATION:  The applicant has failed to submit sufficient relevant evidence to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.

BOARD VOTE:

________  ________  ________  GRANT

________  ________  ________  GRANT FORMAL HEARING

__WTM__  __LDS _  __ FCJ__  DENY APPLICATION 

		    Carl W. S. Chun
		    Director, Army Board for Correction
    of Military Records

INDEX

CASE ID	AR2002079100	
SUFFIX		
RECON	YYYYMMDD	
DATE BOARDED	2003/03/06	
TYPE OF DISCHARGE	(HD, GD, UOTHC, UD, BCD, DD, UNCHAR)	
DATE OF DISCHARGE	YYYYMMDD	
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY	AR .  .  .  .  .  	
DISCHARGE REASON		
BOARD DECISION	DENY	
REVIEW AUTHORITY		
ISSUES         1.	100.0900	
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6.