RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-02849

			COUNSEL:  NONE

			HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits (TEB) to his dependent.  


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

In Mar 13, he applied to transfer his benefits to his dependents, but needed to obtain an extension of enlistment to have the required retainability.  In Jun 14 he completed the paperwork for his extension, but when he went back to the E-benefits website to submit his original request, it caused a new request to be submitted and invalidated his original submission.  The applicant admits that the error was on his part, but requests that the Board adjust the “date of submission” to his original date of Mar 13.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

During the events under review, the applicant was serving in the Air Force Reserve in the grade of Master Sergeant (E-7).

On 13 Mar 13, the applicant submitted a request to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.  

On 19 Jun 13, the MilConnect TEB discussion thread indicates that the applicant was sent a message informing him that he would need to extend his current enlistment and that “Failure to obtain retainability and submit the required documentation to us within 30 days of the date of this notice will result in disapproval of your application for transferability.”

On 25 Mar 14, AF Form 1411, Extension of Enlistment in the Air Force, shows that the applicant reenlisted for a period of 
23 months to qualify for TEB transfer. 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit B.    


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/DPTT recommends denial.  The applicant did not complete the extension until 25 Mar 14, 8 months after the deadline.  The applicant was notified of the need to extend his enlistment contract and was given ample time to accomplish the requirement. All members requesting the opportunity to transfer the Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefit are notified of the program's requirement and given a timeline to complete the necessary actions.

A complete copy of the ARPC/DPTT evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B.


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation, was forwarded to the applicant on 27 Oct 14 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C).  As of this date no response has been received by this office.   


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 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.


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-2014-02849 in Executive Session on 11 May 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:


The following documentary evidence was considered: 
Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 4 Jul 14.
Exhibit B.  Letter, ARPC/DPTT, dated 4 Sep 14, w/atchs.
Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Oct 14.