RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-02744
		
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be allowed to accomplish a Post-9/11 GI Bill transfer of 
education benefits (TEB) to his dependent daughter.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was recently made aware that he could not accomplish a Post-
9/11 GI Bill TEB to his dependent daughter because he did not 
complete any paperwork before he retired.  He was never informed  
or advised that the TEB paperwork had to be submitted and 
confirmed before his retirement.  He believes that the Post 
Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and depression that he was 
experiencing at that time, hindered his ability to take the 
necessary steps to transfer this important benefit.  

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a former member of the Vermont Air National 
Guard who was permanently disability retired in the grade of 
Master Sergeant (MSgt), on 13 September 2011, per AFI 36-3212, 
Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, and Separation, 
with a compensable percentage for physical disability of 50 
percent.  

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application, 
extracted from the applicant’s military personnel records are 
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of 
the Air National Guard at Exhibit C.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

NGB/A1YR recommends approval if the Board finds there is an 
injustice.  A1YR states they contacted the retention office 
Manager (ROM) of the applicant’s former unit and the ROM stated 
that a month before the applicant retired, he received a Post-
9/11 GI Bill separation briefing and was given instructions on 
how he could apply for the benefit but unfortunately he was not 
given the Post-9/11 TEB briefing.  He was not informed of the 
requirement to complete a TEB to his dependents prior to his 
retirement.  

The complete NGB/A1YR evaluation is at Exhibit C.  

NGB/A1PS states they concur with the NGB/A1YR advisory.  

The complete NGB/A1PS evaluation is at Exhibit D.  

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 30 August 2012 for review and comment within 30 
days (Exhibit E).  To date, a response has not been received.  

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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.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an injustice.  In this respect, the 
Air Force offices of primary responsibility (OPR) have indicated 
that through no fault of the applicant it appears he may not 
have been afforded the opportunity to transfer his Post-9/11 GI 
Bill TEB to his dependents because he was not informed of the 
requirement to complete a TEB to his dependents prior to his 
retirement.  As such, we believe the applicant was the victim of 
an injustice and recommend his records be corrected as indicated 
below.  

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air 
Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 
25 January 2010, he elected to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill 
Educational Benefits.  

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The following members of the Board considered in Executive 
Session on 22 April 2013, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

			, Panel Chair
			, Member
			, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-02744 was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 5 June 2012, with atchs.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Record.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, NGB/A1YR, dated 25 July 2012.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, NGB/A1PS, dated 6 August 2012.
    Exhibit E.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 August 2012.