RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02830
		COUNSEL: NONE
		HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

She be allowed to transfer her Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to her dependents.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

On 17 Jan 12, she applied to transfer her Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to her dependents; however, on 30 Jan 12, her 
application was rejected because she did not complete and return the Statement of Understanding (SOU).  She tried to resubmit her 
application and attempted to sign the SOU but was informed she needed to extend her enlistment for a year.  At the time of her 
initial application, she had the required amount of time on her enlistment to be approved for the benefits.  She does not 
understand why her application is now being denied, when this should have been brought to her attention at the time of her application. 

In support of her request, the applicant provides a copy of an email.

The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving on active duty.   

In accordance with Directive-Type Memorandum 09-003, any member of the Armed Forces, active duty or Selected Reserve, officer or 
enlisted, on or after 1 Aug 09, who is eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, has at least 6 years of service in the Armed 
Forces on the date of election, and agreed to serve a specified additional period in the Armed Forces from the date of election 
(if applicable), may transfer unused Post-9/11 benefits to their dependents pursuant to Service regulations (38 United States 
Code (USC) 3319(b)(1).  
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial.  The applicant did not provide 
adequate justification or documentation.  Prior to the applicant 
reaching the MilConnect website to submit her Transfer of 
Educational Benefits (TEB) request, she would have gone through 
the virtual Military Personnel Flight (vMPF).  Prior to being 
able to access Self-Service Actions, the applicant would have 
had to click a button stating “I have verified my email and 
phone.”  This function allows the applicant to provide both a 
military and personal email address.  Had the applicant 
accurately completed this step, she would have received two 
emails from the Total Force Service Center (TFSC).  The first 
one would have been her initial application, instructing her on 
the actions she needed to complete.  The second would have been 
the rejection of her TEB request.  

In addition, when the applicant applied through MilConnect there 
was a “Message from your Service Component” displayed, which 
states “Your transfer request is not final until you digitally 
sign the AF Form 4406, Post-9/11 GI Bill TEB SOU in vMPF.  
Within 72 duty hours, you will receive an Air Force Personnel 
Center (AFPC) email with “TEB incident” in the subject line, 
stating your AF Form 4406 is ready for signature.”  If you do 
not receive this email, call the TFSC at 1-800-525-0102 ASAP!”  
There is no record of the applicant inquiring on the status of 
her application until an email was sent from AFPC/DPSIT 
Education Services advising her that her previous submission had 
expired and she would need to reapply.

The complete DPSIT evaluation is at Exhibit B.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 28 Jun 13, for review and comment within 30 days 
(Exhibit C).  As of this date, this office has not received a response
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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 AFBCMR BC-2013-02830 in Executive Session on 28 Mar 14, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 4 Jun 2013, w/atch.
    Exhibit B.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 17 June 2013.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 June 2013.
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