IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090019955 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 2. Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the number "3" instead of the number "2" as the seventh digit of his Social Security Number (SSN). 2. The applicant states when he was discharged from the military, his SSN was wrong and that it would take a little effort to correct this error. 3. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, dated 11 December 1967, and a copy of his Social Security Card in support of his request. CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 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 Army Board for Correction of Military Records (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. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant’s failure to timely file. In all other respects, there are insufficient bases to waive the statute of limitations for timely filing. 2. Prior to his induction into the Army of the United States (AUS), the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) on 28 December 1965. He listed an SSN that contained the number "3" as the seventh digit and he authenticated this form by placing his signature in the appropriate place. 3. His records show he was inducted into the AUS on 29 December 1965. His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his Service Number; it does not show his SSN. However, a handwritten entry of his SSN on the top portion of this form listed his SSN with the number "3" as the seventh digit. 4. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) that was created upon his entrance into the Army shows his Service Number; it does not show his SSN. 5. He completed basic combat and advanced individual training and he was awarded military occupational specialty 05C (Radio Teletypewriter Operator). 6. On 18 May 1966, he was issued a DA Form 873 (Certificate of Clearance and/or Security Determination) that also listed his Service Number but not his SSN. However, a handwritten entry of his SSN on the top portion of this form listed his SSN with the number "3" as the seventh digit. 7. He was honorably released from active duty on 11 December 1967 and he was transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve Control Group (Annual Training) to complete his Reserve obligation. Item 3 (SSN) on his DD Form 214 shows his SSN with the number "2" as the seventh digit. He authenticated this form by placing his signature in the appropriate block. 8. He submitted a copy of a Social Security Card with his name and SSN, showing the number "3" as the seventh digit. 9. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) establishes the standardized policy for preparing and distributing the DD Form 214. The regulation directs, in pertinent part, that the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service. It is important that information entered on the form should be complete and accurate. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows that upon his induction, the applicant listed his SSN containing the number "3" as the seventh digit. Although he used his Service Number throughout his military service, his correct SSN was handwritten on various official documents that show the number "3" as the seventh digit. It appears that his DD Form 214 erroneously lists his SSN with the number "2" instead of the number "3" as the seventh digit. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN. BOARD VOTE: ___X___ ___X____ ___X____ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING ________ ________ ________ DENY APPLICATION BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from item 3 of his DD Form 214 the current SSN and replacing it with a similar SSN that contains the number "3" instead of the number "2" as the seventh digit. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON 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. 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