RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02151 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be allowed to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to his dependents. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: On 4 Aug 09, he elected to transfer 18 months of his GI Bill eligibility to his dependents via the Veterans Affairs (VA) website. He received confirmation of the action. On 7 Jun 11, he discovered his election was not accepted. He was confused by the website but believed he had correctly completed his elections. It was never his intent to use his GI Bill for further education and would like to transfer all of his benefits to his children. In support of his request, the applicant submits copies of his certificate of eligibility, his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge and counseling checklist. The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. _________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 1 Dec 2009, the applicant was retired from the Regular Air Force. He served 20 years and 4 days on active duty. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ USAF/A1PA recommends denial. A1PA states there is no indication the applicant actually submitted a completed application. The documents submitted indicate “zero” months transferred. He did not provide evidence he submitted an application on or about 4 Aug 09. The Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) does not reflect an application was ever submitted. A1PA states the applicant has not provided evidence he intended to transfer benefits to his dependent children while on active duty. The complete A1PA evaluation is at Exhibit B. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 5 Aug 11, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this date, this office has received no response (Exhibit C). _________________________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered this application in Executive Session on 5 Mar 12, under the provisions of AFI 36- 2603: The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC- 2011-02151: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 Jun 11, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, HQ USAF/A1PA, dated 22 Jul 11. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Aug 11.