| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Mr. Joseph A. Adriance | Analyst |
| Ms. Jennifer L. Prater | Chairperson | |
| Mr. Arthur A. Omartian | Member | |
| Ms. Regan K. Smith | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that the social security number (SSN) listed in his records be corrected.
APPLICANT STATES: In effect, the SSN listed in his records is incorrect. In support of his application, he provides a copy of his current social security card.
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show:
On 30 March 1964, the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States and entered active duty for 2 years. A Record of Emergency Data (DA Form 41), signed by the applicant on the date he was inducted, contains the same SSN that is recorded in his Service Record (DA Form 24) and Enlisted Qualification Record (DA Form 20), which were both created upon his entry on active duty.
The primary identification number used in military records during the applicant’s period of service was the Service Number. However, all documents on file for the applicant that did list a SSN, contain the same SSN that was entered in his induction packet, in his service records, and which he used throughout his tenure on active duty.
On 27 May 1964, the applicant was honorably released from active duty after completing a total of 1 month and 28 days of active military service. The reason for his separation was the early release for Puerto Rican personnel who fail to qualify for training. On the date of his separation, he was issued a separation document (DD Form 214) that listed his service number, in Item 2 (Service Number), as the primary identification number. However, the SSN listed in his DA Forms 20 and 24, which he now claims is incorrect, is also listed in Item
32 (Remarks) of this DD Form 214.
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 SSN listed in his military records and the 27 May 1964 DD Form 214 should be changed. However, it finds insufficient evidence to support this claim.
2. In the applicant’s case, it appears that he was issued both the SSN he now claims is correct and the one recorded in his military records, which he now claims is incorrect. However, he provides no official explanation from the Social Security Administration to clarify the use of these duplicate SSNs. Lacking independent evidence to confirm that he was never issued the SSN listed in the military records that were prepared on him upon his entry on active duty in 1964, the Board finds there is insufficient evidence to support changing the SSN listed in his records at this time.
3. It is clear that the applicant’s active duty service was performed under the SSN he now claims was in error. It is also clear that this SSN was the one recorded in the military records prepared on him upon his entry on active duty and is the one he used throughout his tenure on active duty. For historical purposes, the Army has an interest in maintaining the accuracy of its records. The information contained therein should reflect the conditions and circumstances that existed at the time the records were created and under which the military service was performed. Therefore, the Board concludes the SSN listed in the applicant’s military records should not be changed at this time.
4. However, for clarity purposes this decisional document, along with the supporting material provided by the applicant, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File. This should serve to resolve any questions related to the duplicate SSNs used by the applicant.
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
JLP AAO RKS DENY APPLICATION
| CASE ID | AR2002069639 |
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| DATE BOARDED | 2002/06/04 |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | HD |
| DATE OF DISCHARGE | 1964/05/27 |
| DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | AR 635-205 |
| DISCHARGE REASON | PR personnel not qualified for training. |
| BOARD DECISION | DENY |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
| ISSUES 1. 10 | 100.0900 |
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