RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03010 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

He be able to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his 
children. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He was unaware of the need to list his children to use his Post-
9/11 GI Bill benefits prior to his retirement. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who 
served on active duty from 12 January 1990 to 30 June 2010 and 
was progressively promoted to the grade of technical sergeant (E-
6). He retired effective 1 July 2010 with 20 years, 5 months, 
and 19 years active military service. 

 

For those members eligible for retirement after 1 August 2009, 
and before 1 August 2010, one year additional service is required 
in order to utilize TEB benefits. 

 

The remaining relevant facts, extracted from the applicant’s 
military service records, are contained in the evaluation by the 
Air Force office of primary responsibility at Exhibit C. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial. DPSIT states the applicant did not 
provide adequate justification or documentation. He received a 
pre-separation briefing counseling prior to retirement on 
21 April 2010. He applied for the TEB request through the Total 
Force Service Center on 17 May 2010. His request was rejected on 
3 June 2010 because he did not complete and return the required 
Statement of Understanding. 


 

The complete DPSIT evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

He was never told that he had to transfer his education benefits 
to his dependents prior to retiring. Had he been informed of 
this requirement, he would have acted on it immediately. The 
pre-separation briefing he attended lasted all of 15 minutes and 
was more focused on the out-processing checklist completion than 
anything else. He is asking the Board to grant his request so he 
may transfer his education benefits to his daughter. 

 

The applicant’s complete rebuttal is at Exhibit E. 

 

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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 find insufficient evidence of an error or 
injustice to warrant corrective action. The facts and opinions 
stated in the advisory opinion appear to be based on the evidence 
of record and have not been adequately rebutted by the applicant; 
most notably, that he did not complete and return the required 
Statement of Understanding. 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 AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-03010 in Executive Session on 17 April 2013, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

Panel Chair 

Member 

Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered in connection 
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-03010: 

 

Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Jul 12. 

Exhibit B. Applicant’s Master Personnel Records. 

Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 3 Aug 12, w/atchs. 

Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Aug 12. 

Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 19 Sep 12.