RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01624 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: YES 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

He be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his 
dependents. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He was miscounselled. 

 

He was advised to make an election based on enrollment in other 
programs. He was informed his eligibility was intact based on 
his years of service and that no other action was required. He 
was not provided a certificate of eligibility. He was never 
informed his election had to occur while he was on active duty. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant submits copies of the 
Post-9/11 MGIB Questions and Answers and 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: 

 

On 31 Mar 11, the applicant was retired from the Regular Air 
Force. He served 26 years, 10 months and 22 days on active duty. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ USAF/A1PA recommends denial, since the Air Force made 
reasonable efforts to ensure the information was available to the 
applicant prior to his retirement. A1PA states members may have 
had the impression that being on active duty or in the Selected 
Reserve on the effective date of the law, 1 Aug 09, was 
sufficient to “vest” them with the right to transfer benefits at 
some time in the future. The applicant attended a Transistion 
Assistance Planning Seminar in Sep 10 and received a briefing on 
the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The briefing was standardized across the 
Air Force in late 2009 and contains the basic information about 


the program and includes the requirement to be on active duty to 
transfer benefits. He also stated he was directed to the 
Veterans Affairs GI Bill Web site. This web site has a link to 
the specific Post-9/11 GI Bill site that includes an additional 
link to complete information on how to transfer benefits to 
dependents as well as the eligibility requirements. The 
applicant had ample opportunity to seek further clarification 
from an educational counselor or read the available DoD or AF 
guidance. 

 

 

The complete A1PA evaluation is at Exhibit B. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 17 Jun 12, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this 
date, this office has received no response (Exhibit C). 

 

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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 error or injustice. We took notice 
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of 
the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation 
of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its 
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has 
not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the 
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to 
recommend granting the relief sought in this application. 

 

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 the Board's understanding of the issues involved. 
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered this application in 
Executive Session on 9 Feb 12, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603: 


 

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2011-01624: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 10 Apr 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, HQ USAF/A1PA, dated 2 Jun 11. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Jun 11.