IN THE CASE OF:
BOARD DATE: 1 July 2014
DOCKET NUMBER: AR20130020253
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) and DD Form 256A (Honorable Discharge Certificate) to show his social security number (SSN) as
"574-XX-XXXX" instead of "570-XX-XXXX."
2. The applicant states his SSN is incorrect on both forms.
3. The applicant provides:
* DD Form 214
* DD Form 256A
* social security card
* Veterans Administration (VA) Certificate of Eligibility for Loan Guaranty Benefits
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 completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) prior to his enlistment in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). This form lists his SSN as "570-XX-XXXX."
3. On 26 February 1967, the applicant enlisted in the USAR Delayed Entry Program (DEP) for an 8-year period with subsequent enlistment in the Regular Army not later than 9 January 1968. On 8 January 1968, he was honorably discharged from the USAR DEP for immediate enlistment in the Regular Army. On 9 January 1968, he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 3 years.
4. The DD Forms 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) which were prepared during the applicant's USAR DEP and Regular Army enlistment process show his SSN as "570-XX-XXXX." He authenticated the forms by placing his signature in the appropriate block.
5. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows his SSN as
"570-XX-XXXX."
6. No documents in his records show he used the requested SSN during his military service.
7. On 15 August 1970, he was honorably released from active duty and transferred to the USAR Control Group (Annual Training) to complete his remaining service obligation. Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "570-XX-XXXX."
8. The applicant provided a copy of his social security card and VA Certificate of Eligibility for Loan Guaranty Benefits which show his SSN as "574-XX-XXXX." He also provided a copy of his DD Form 214 and Honorable Discharge Certificate which show his SSN as "570-XX-XXXX."
9. The applicant's DA Form 2139 (Military Pay Voucher) is not available for review.
10. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Document), in effect at the time, stated the SSN in item 3 of the DD Form 214 would be transcribed from the Soldier's DA Form 2139.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS:
1. The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 and Honorable Discharge Certificate to show his SSN as "574-XX-XXXX" instead of
"570-XX-XXXX" was carefully considered.
2. There is nothing in his records to show he used the requested SSN and he has not provided evidence showing he used the requested SSN while serving on active duty.
3. For historical purposes, the Army has an interest in maintaining the integrity 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. While it is understandable the applicant desires to now record a different SSN, there is not a sufficiently compelling reason for compromising the integrity of the Army's records at this late date.
4. Absent convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed that the applicant's military service records, including his DD Form 214, were correct at the time of preparation and there is insufficient evidence to grant him relief in this case.
5. However, a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his official military records. This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion regarding the difference in the SSN recorded in his military records and the SSN shown on his social security card.
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 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) AR20130020253
3
ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
1
ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130020253
2
ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130014891
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) entered on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), effective 1 February 1967, stated the SSN in item 3 of the DD Form 214 was to be transcribed from the Soldier's DA Form 2139. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the SSN shown on the applicant's social security card was recorded in his record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002369
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 and DD Form 215 to show his SSN as "367-xx-xxxx." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from item 3 of his DD Form 214 the current entry and replacing it with the SSN as shown on his DD Form 4 and DD Form 398.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008723
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. The applicant's official military personnel file (OMPF) contains a DA Form 2139 (Military Pay Voucher) for the period 1-5 August 1968. Accordingly, the applicant is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show the SSN 357-XX-XXXX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008519
Item 1 (Name and Service Number) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) was last audited on 4 February 1968, shows his SSN as 417-xx-xxxx. This document contains his signature. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows his SSN as 417-xx-xxxx. 8. The applicants SSN is correctly listed on the all other documents in his record that contain an SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020912
Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as 449-XX-XXXX. In light of this evidence, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show the SSN shown on his Social Security card. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by replacing the SSN listed on his DD Form 214 with the SSN shown on his Social Security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130015789
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) for the period ending 1 October 1975 to show his social security number (SSN) as 574-XX-XXXX. His DD Form 214 for this period of service shows his SSN as 574-XX-XXXX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018651
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 3 (Social Security Number) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 20 December 1969 to show his social security number (SSN) as XX2-XX-XXXX instead of XX4-XX-XXXX. Additionally, several orders and other documents contained in the applicant's military records dated subsequent to the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130000080
The evidence of record shows that either a TIN or an invalid SSN was used throughout the majority of the applicant's military service. However, based on the evidence of record, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his proper SSN. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his SSN as "417-XX-XXXX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013427
His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "243-XX-XXXX." The regulation in effect at the time of the applicant's release from active duty stated the complete name and social SSN of the separating service member would be entered on the DD Form 214. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110013427 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110013427 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130018658
His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his SSN as 253-XX-XXXX. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant provided the SSN he claims is correct during his induction processing. _____________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.