RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01922 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

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

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

In 2009, he submitted his election through the Department of 
Veterans Affairs (DVA) website. He established an account using 
the website information he was provided. He was never notified a 
different procedure was required to process his request. To deny 
his claim three years later is an injustice. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant submits 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: 

 

On 30 Apr 10, the applicant retired from military service. He 
served 25 years and 21 days on active duty. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial. DPSIT states the applicant did not 
provide adequate justification and/or documentation. On 17 Nov 
09, he received pre-separation counseling and indicated he wanted 
counseling for educational benefits prior to his retirement. He 
had numerous opportunities to contact the Educational Center for 
guidance on how to apply for the TEB. On 19 Jan 10, during his 
outprocessing with the Education Center, he could have signed up 
for TEB, but he did not. 

 

The option to elect TEB for his dependents was available on the 
DVA website when he switched from the Montgomery GI Bill to the 
Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits. DPSIT opines the 
applicant’s request would have been approved had he sought 


guidance from personnel who could assist him with the TEB 
process. 

 

The complete DPSIT advisory, with attachments, is at Exhibit B. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

He received counseling from the education office on several 
occasions and attended the Transitional Assistance Program (TAP) 
before retiring. He was assured his information submitted to 
transfer his GI Bill educational benefits to his dependents was 
done correctly. His actions are difficult to prove because he 
did not print out a copy of the changes he made in the system. 
He was told his account information could not be pulled from the 
system; however, the information should have been back up and 
archived before transferring to a new system. The website he 
used is no longer available. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission is at 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 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. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that 
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 
that 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 this application in 
Executive Session on 11 Feb 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603: 

 

 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2012-01922: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 Apr 12, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 22 May 12, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Jun 12. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, dated 16 Jul 12.