RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00104 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His record be corrected to reflect he transferred his Post-9/11 GI Bill to his dependents effective 11 February 2010. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He elected to transfer his educational benefits (TEB) to his dependents when it became available in February 2010. He was not aware the benefits did not transfer until August 2012. He contacted the education office and provided them with a copy of the screenshot as proof of his enrollment. He was told there was nothing they could do as there was no record of his enrollment. His only option was to reenroll. In support of his appeal, the applicant provides TEB screenshot, his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. ________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant is a member of the Air Force Reserves serving in the grade of technical sergeant. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this case are contained in the letter prepared by the office of primary responsibility and contained at Exhibit B. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFRC/A1K recommends denial. The applicant contends he applied for the TEB on 11 February 2010. However, there is no record of that transfer on the TEB website. Based on the screenshot submitted by the applicant, he never transferred anything to his dependents. The transferred months reflects 0 for both dependents. This is not a valid application for transfer. Furthermore, he did not have the retainability for the benefits on 11 February 2010. The record shows the applicant applied for the TEB on 14 August 2011. His application was rejected because he failed to complete the required Statement of Understanding. He applied for the benefits again on 22 August 2012. He met the requirements and this application was approved. His dependents have a start date of 22 August 2012 and his service obligation ends on 21 August 2016. The complete A1K 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 14 April 2013, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C). As of this date, this office has received no response. ________________________________________________________________ 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 an error or injustice. We took notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of this 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; most notably, the applicant failed to specify the number of months he wished to transfer to each of his dependents. Based on the evidence before us, it appears the applicant failed to exercise due diligence to ensure the transfer of benefits was effected as he intended. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this application. ________________________________________________________________ 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 ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2013-00104 in Executive Session on 24 September 2013, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Feb 13, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Letter, AFRC/A1K, dated 5 Apr 13. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Apr 13. 1 2