ADDENDUM TO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02433 XXXXXXX COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be entitled to the Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) portion of the Post 9/11 GI Bill. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: A similar appeal was considered and denied by the Board on 27 Mar 13. For an accounting of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant’s request for the TEB entitlements, and, the rationale of the earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings, with attachments, at Exhibit E. The applicant requests reconsideration of his entitlement to the TEB and contends that he was miscounseled and was not provided the correct information about the TEB. He received a briefing from an official at the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) that the eligibility requirements had changed in 2011 and that having to serve 20 years of active duty was all that was necessary to allow for 100 percent of the TEB. He made his decision to retire in Oct 11 just weeks after his initial briefing. In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a personal statement and electronic mail from a representative of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit F. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: In an earlier finding, the Board determined there was insufficient evidence to warrant corrective action because the applicant had not provided substantial evidence to support his contentions of miscounseling. The applicant now submits an email from a Disabled American Veterans Transition Service Officer stating that he recalls the VA representative briefing that there was a change that eliminated the ADSC for personnel with 20 or more years. While the letter provided in support of his request is noted, we do not find it sufficiently persuasive to warrant the requested relief. Therefore, absent evidence that he was denied rights to which he was entitled, 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 our understanding of the issue(s) involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material 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. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-02433 in Executive Session on 31 Mar 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit E. Record of Proceedings, dated 4 Apr 13, w/atchs. Exhibit F. Letter, Applicant, dated 6 Jun 13, w/atchs.