IN THE CASE OF:
BOARD DATE: 01 July 2008
DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080001174
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 that the social security number (SSN) reflected throughout his official military record be changed.
2. The applicant states, in effect, that he was informed by the Social Security Administration that the SSN he used at the time of his enlistment in the Army is incorrect.
3. The applicant provides in support of his application, a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); a copy of his
DD Form 215 (Correction to the DD Form 214); and a printout from the Social Security Administration, dated 27 December 2007, verifying his SSN.
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 applicants 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 applicants failure to timely file. In all other respects, there are insufficient bases to waive the statute of limitations for timely filing.
2. On 31 August 1977, the applicant enlisted in the United States Army Reserve in Columbia, South Carolina, for 6 years, in the pay grade of E-1. He enlisted in the Regular Army for 3 years on 5 January 1978. At the time of both of his periods of enlistment, he used the SSN that he now contends is incorrect.
3. He reenlisted in the Army on 15 November 1980 and he continued to use the same SSN as he used in his prior enlistment and that same SSN appears on every document contained in his official military record.
4. After completing 6 years, 3 months and 10 days of net active service, the applicant was honorably discharged on 26 May 1984, at the expiration of his term of service. The DD Form 214 that he was furnished at the time of his discharge reflects the same SSN that he used at the time of his enlistments and throughout his Army service.
5. On 14 November 1984, a DD Form 215 was prepared for the applicant correcting the spelling of his name on his DD Form 214. The DD Form 215 also reflects the same SSN that he used throughout his Army service and now contends is incorrect.
6. The SSN Verification printout that the applicant submits in support of his application from the Social Security Administration indicates that a completely different SSN is assigned to the applicant. This SSN is totally different from the SSN that he used throughout his Army service.
7. Army Regulation 635-5 serves as the authority for the preparation of the DD Form 214. It provides, in pertinent part, that the DD Form 214 will be prepared to reflect an individual's service as it exists on the date of release from active duty or discharge.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS:
1. The SSN that the applicant used at the time of his enlistments and throughout his Army service are the same. The SSN reflected on his DD Form 214 and his DD Form 215 both match the SSN reflected in his service record.
2. Although he has submitted a printout from the Social Security Administration that shows he is assigned a different SSN, the applicant has provided no explanation how such an error could have occurred.
3. The Army has an interest in maintaining its service records to show an individuals service as it existed while he served in the Army, and at the time that the applicant served in the Army, he served under the same SSN that is reflected throughout his service record. Inasmuch as the applicant served his entire Army service under that same SSN his records are correct as currently reflected.
4. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy this requirement. However, a copy of these proceedings and the SSN Verification printout from the Social Security Administration will be included in his service record for future reference.
5. In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.
BOARD VOTE:
________ ________ ________ GRANT FULL RELIEF
________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF
________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING
__XXX __ __XXX__ __XXX__ DENY APPLICATION
BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION:
The evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
___ XXX ___
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.
ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080001174
3
ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
1
ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080001174
3
ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003385
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request that the social security number (SSN) reflected throughout his official military record be changed. The DD Form 214 that he was furnished at the time of his retirement reflects the same SSN that he used at the time of his enlistment and throughout his Army service. His contention that he was not available at the time of his separation to sign his DD Form 214 does not explain how he enlisted in the RA using an SSN totally...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140005073
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. On 7 January 1967, in conjunction with his enlistment in the Regular Army, the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) wherein he listed his SSN with the second and third digits as "72." DISCUSSION AND...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130016669
Item 3 (SSN) of the DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows his SSN as XXX-XX-7XXX. __________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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130016669 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130016669 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20120000835
A DD Form 1584 (National Agency Check Request), dated 26 June 1967, shows the last three digits of his SSN as "909." Item 3 (SSN) of the DD Form 214 he was issued shows his SSN with the last three digits as "090." The block titled SSN of both pages of this DD Form 215 shows his SSN with the last three digits as "090."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140001386
The applicant requests his military records be corrected to show the last four numerals of his social security number (SSN) as "2882" instead of "5219." However, the evidence he submitted is dated 7 January 2014, which is more than 20 years after his retirement. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to change the SSN recorded in his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130017209
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant states the: * SSN on his DD Form 214 is incorrect * SSN is 2xx-7x-7xxx 3. In this case, based on the evidence of record and the evidence he submitted, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018430
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 26 April 1977. All orders and other documents prepared on the applicant during his military service on file in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) list the SSN recorded on his DD Form 4, DA Form 2-1, and DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023613
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his social security number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 31 May 1985 be corrected. _______ _ _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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011241
The available records do not contain the applicant's DA Form 2139 as described in Army Regulation 635-5 at the time in effect. However, his DA Form 20, DA Form 66, discharge orders, and all other documents in his available records that contain an SSN show his SSN as *76-46-**42, which is the same SSN as reflected on his DD Form 214. While the applicant provides a copy of a current Social Security Administration printout which shows his SSN as *27-34-**46, the applicant enlisted, served,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026116
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his correct social security number (SSN). All orders and other documents prepared on the applicant during his military service on file in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) list the SSN recorded on his DD Form 4, DA Form 2-1, and DD Form 214. The applicant contends his SSN is incorrectly listed on his DD Form 214 and military record and should be corrected at this time.