IN THE CASE OF:
BOARD DATE: 10 July 2012
DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120001188
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 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-X4-XXX9" instead of "XXX-X3-XXX0."
2. The applicant states:
* His SSN is incorrect on his DD Form 214 and throughout his military record
* He recently realized the number he provided at enlistment was the incorrect number
3. The applicant provides:
* DD Form 214
* Enlistment contract
* Discharge orders
* Letter, dated 13 September 2011, from the Social Security Administration
* Social security card
* Minnesota identification card
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. The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 19 October 1974 for a period of 2 years. His enlistment contract shows his SSN as "XXX-X3-XXX0." He served as an infantryman and he was discharged under honorable conditions on 16 September 1975.
3. Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows SSN "XXX-X3-XXX0."
4. His service personnel records show SSN "XXX-X3-XXX0."
5. He provides correspondence from the Social Security Administration and a copy of his social security card which show his SSN as "XXX-X4-XXX9."
6. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. It establishes standardized policy for the preparation of the DD Form 214. In pertinent part it states that the DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS:
1. The applicant contends the SSN shown on his DD Form 214 is incorrect and should read "XXX-X4-XXX9." However, the evidence of record shows the SSN of "XXX-X3-XXX0" was used when he enlisted in the RA in 1974 and when he was discharged in 1975.
2. For historical purposes, the Army has an interest in maintaining the integrity of its records. The data and information contained in those records should actually reflect the conditions and circumstances that existed at the time the records were created. In the absence of a showing of material error or injustice, there is a reluctance to recommend that those records be changed. Therefore, there is an insufficient basis for amending his SSN on his military records.
3. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document, which confirms his correct SSN, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion in regard to the difference in the SSN recorded in his military record and to satisfy his desire to have his correct SSN documented in his OMPF.
4. 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
___X____ ___X____ ___X ___ 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.
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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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