RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00854 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: YES 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

He be allowed to apply to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits 
to his dependents with an effective date of 12 Aug 09. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

Prior to his retirement, he completed the application to transfer 
education benefits to his dependents in September or October 
2009. Upon inquiring about the transfer of benefits prior to his 
retirement, he was informed no changes were necessary on the 
form. Therefore, he assumed the transfer process was okay. He 
also started the process for Veterans On-Line Application 
(VONAPP), but did not proceed beyond the application point. He 
is confident he received notification the transfer was 
accomplished, but does not have any documentation to confirm 
this. 

 

In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of his 
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty. 

 

The applicant's complete submission, with attachment, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant is a former Regular Air Force member who retired on 
1 Feb 10. 

 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the 
Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ USAF/A1PA recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence 
of an error or injustice. The applicant does not contend he was 


miscounseled or unaware of the website for the transfer of 
education benefits. He has not provided any documentation to 
support his contentions and there is no record the website was 
not properly working during the time frame in question. There is 
no evidence the applicant ever logged on to the site. In 
addition, the website does not function in a manner that mirrors 
the applicant’s description. The applicant stated he started the 
VONAPP process; perhaps he tried to transfer his benefits to his 
dependents in this system and not the transfer of education 
benefits system. If so, this is an error on the part of the 
applicant and not the Department of Defense (DoD) or the Air 
Force. 

 

The complete HQ USAF/A1PA evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 29 Apr 11 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this 
date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit D). 

 

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 

 

1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing 
law or regulations. 

 

2. The application was timely filed. 

 

3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice. The 
applicant's complete submission was thoroughly reviewed and his 
contentions were duly noted. However, we do not find the 
applicant’s assertions and the documentation presented in support 
of his appeal sufficiently persuasive to override the rationale 
provided by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR). 
Therefore, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force OPR 
and adopt its rationale as the basis for our decision the 
applicant has failed to sustain his burden of proof of the 
existence of an error or injustice. Therefore, in view of the 
above and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no 
basis to recommend granting the relief sought. 

 

4. The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not 
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel 
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved. 
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and the 
application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of 
newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this 
application. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-00854 in Executive Session on 2 Aug 11, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-00854 was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 23 Feb 11, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant’s Military Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, HQ USAF/A1PA, dated 15 Apr 11. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Apr 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair