BOARD DATE: 1 November 2012
DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120007161
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 fifth digit of his Social Security Number (SSN) to XXX-98-4275 instead of XXX-64-2524.
2. The applicant states prior to joining the Army his mother gave him his father's SSN card, which he used during his entire military service. He would like all his military service records corrected in this matter.
3. The applicant provides:
* two DD Forms 214, for the periods ending 28 January 1967 and
28 February 1969
* a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 4 May 1977
* a social security statement
* a State of South Carolina Certificate of Death
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 on 31 January 1972. His DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States), dated 31 January 1972, shows the applicant's fourth through ninth digits of his SSN as XXX-64-2524.
3. All documents in the applicants service records show his SSN from the fourth through ninth digits as XXX-64-2524.
4. On 7 September 1973, the applicant was honorably released from active duty. His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as XXX-64-2524.
5. A DD Form 215, dated 4 May 1977, was issued to the applicant that corrected item 3 (Social Security Number) of his DD Form 214 by adding the entry "XXX-94-4275."
6. The applicant provided a copy of a social security statement, which shows the fourth through ninth digits of his SSN as XXX-98-4275.
7. Army Regulation 635-5 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 the DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the Soldiers 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 applicants request for change of his SSN was carefully considered and it was determined there is insufficient evidence to support his request.
2. The preponderance of evidence shows from the applicant's entry to his separation from the military he used the SSN with the fourth through ninth digits as XXX-64-2524. After his separation from the military, he had his fourth through ninth SSN digits corrected to read "XXX-94-4275" on his DD Form 214. He now provides his social security statement that shows his SSN as "XXX- 98-4275."
3. For historical purposes, the Army has an interest in maintaining the accuracy of its records. The data and information contained in those records should 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, especially when the record cannot be absolutely verified one way or another. While it is understandable the applicant desires to now record his correct SSN in his military records, there is not a sufficiently compelling reason to decide which SSN was correct during the period he served.
4. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his records. This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion in regard to the different SSNs recorded in his military record and to satisfy his desire to have his correct SSN documented in his military record.
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) AR20120007161
3
ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
1
ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120007161
2
ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018597
However, he has failed to show through the evidence of record and the evidence submitted with his application sufficient explanation and evidence to show that the SSN he used throughout his service was incorrect. His records show that he served under the SSN reflected on his DD Form 214 throughout his service. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003841
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the fourth digit of his social security number (SSN) as "8" and the ninth digit as "6." The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 and SSN Card. _______ _ _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 | CY2014 | 20140007040
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "xxx-xx-xxx8" vice "xxx-xx-xxx9." His DA Form 2A (Personnel Qualification Record-Part I) and DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record-Part II) which were created upon his entry on active duty listed his SSN as "xxx-xx-xxx9 (the number 9 is listed as the ninth digit).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019099
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In connection with his induction into the Army of the United States (AUS), the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) wherein he listed "6" as the ninth digit of his SSN. His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) lists his service number; it does not list his SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005754
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Prior to induction into the Army of the United States, on 2 November 1965, the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) wherein he listed his SSN with the numbers "81" in the eighth and ninth digits. 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 by: * deleting the current SSN in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025472
The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 26 August 1968. All orders and documents in the applicant's military personnel records jacket that list an SSN use the number "3" as the seventh digit and the number "5" as the ninth digit. While it is understandable the applicant would like his SSN to reflect the one he now claims is correct and that is listed on his social security card, the evidence of record confirms he entered, performed his military service,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100015324
All of the applicant's service personnel records contain the SSN XXX-25-X0X0. There is no indication in the available record which shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. ____________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 | CY2014 | 20140005037
The applicant states the SSN shown on his DD Form 214 is incorrect; the fourth digit of his SSN is 4 and the last digit is 8. 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 that upon the applicant's induction into the AUS, he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010262
Prior to induction into the Army of the United States (AUS), the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) wherein he listed "4" and "0" as the fourth and fifth digits of his SSN. His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) listed his Service Number; it did not list his SSN. However, having listed the correct SSN at the time of induction, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show that same SSN at the time of separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020650
The applicant requests correction of item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214). 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. As a result,...