IN THE CASE OF:
BOARD DATE: 7 August 2012
DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120002276
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 military service records to show his correct social security number (SSN).
2. The applicant states his SSN was incorrectly recorded on his separation document.
3. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and social security 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 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. The applicant's DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows he was inducted on 18 March 1969. It also shows his SSN as "XXX-74-4391."
3. A DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), completed by the applicant on 9 March 1970, shows he entered "XXX-74-4391" in the SSN block.
4. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), reviewed by the applicant on 12 March 1970, shows in item 1 (Name and Service Number): "XXX-74-4391."
5. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he entered active duty on 18 March 1969, was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on 6 February 1971, and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve Control Group (Annual Training) to complete his Reserve obligation.
a. He had completed 1 year, 10 months and 19 days of net active service.
b. Item 3 (SSN) shows "XXX-74-4391."
6. In support of application, the applicant provides a copy of his social security card that shows his SSN is "XXX-06-9762."
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS:
1. Records show upon entry into the U.S. Armed Forces the applicant reported his SSN as "XXX-74-4391." The evidence of record also shows this SSN was consistently recorded in the applicant's military service records, including on his DD Form 214 when he was REFRAD.
2. The applicant states his SSN is now "XXX-06-9762."
3. Considering all the evidence and information presented by the applicant together with the evidence of record, applicable law, and regulations, it is concluded that the evidence provided by the applicant relating to his SSN is insufficient to warrant a change to his military service records and separation document.
4. 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.
a. The applicant's military service records clearly show he reported his SSN as "XXX-74-4391" and this is documented in his military service records.
b. In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request to change the SSN in his military service records or his separation document because his military service records accurately reflect the conditions and circumstances that existed during the period of his military service.
c. Therefore, the applicant is not entitled to correction of his records in this instance.
5. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File.
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.
__________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) AR20120002276
3
ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
1
ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120002276
3
ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001873
At the time of his enlistment and throughout his active duty service the applicant's SSN was recorded as "XXX-74-XXXX." However, at the time of his REFRAD his DD Form 214 was prepared indicating a strike-over in the entry for his SSN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 and Letter Orders Number 11-1260050, dated 3 November 1971, to show his SSN as recorded at the time of his enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020308
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his Social Security Number (SSN) as xxx-xx-x20x instead of xxx-xx-x02x. Therefore, his SSN should be corrected at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from his DD Form 214 the current SSN entry and replacing it with the SSN as shown on his Social Security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140021226
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Documents prepared during the applicant's first year of service that show an SSN utilized the SSN xxx-74-xxxx. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting the applicant's DD Form 214 to show the SSN listed on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130011523
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. His military records show his SSN as XXX-74-XXXX with the exception of his DD Form 214. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence indicates an administrative error was made when recording the applicant's SSN on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003348
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-4X-XX3X." 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001837
His records contain a U.S. Army Administration Center (USAAC) Form 170 (Army Reserve Personnel Data Review), dated 1 March 1967, that shows he attempted to have his military records corrected to show his correct SSN. However, the evidence of record shows the SSN of "XXX-X5-XXXX" was used when the FSM enlisted in the RA in 1962 and when he was released from active duty in 1965. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120010760
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) to show his Social Security Number (SSN) as "xxx-xx-xxx4" instead of "xxx-xx-xxx5." The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows his SSN as "xxx-xx-xxx5." However, his military personnel record contains a DA Form 20 that was reviewed and signed by him and his Army Good Conduct Medal orders that show he used the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018912
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. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the SSN the applicant claims is correct was recorded in his record. In light of the available evidence, it would be appropriate to correct item 32 of his DD Form 214 to show the SSN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010987
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct social security number (SSN). The evidence of record shows the applicant reported his SSN while serving in the U.S. Army and it was correctly recorded on his DA Form 20 and REFRAD orders. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024048
His record contains, in part: * DD Forms 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States), dated 10 January 1957 and 7 May 1964, that do not list his SSN * DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data) signed by the applicant and last reviewed on 1 December 1966, that shows the entry "XXX-XX-3XX1" in Item 9 (SSN) * DA Form 24 (Service Record) that shows the entry "XXX-XX-3XX1" as his SSN * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) that does not list his SSN 6. The evidence of record shows...