RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03992 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Post-9/11 GI Bill Educational benefits be transferred to his dependents. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was not briefed on the requirement to obtain Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Eligibility Benefits (TEB) approval prior to his separating from active duty. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 6 Apr 89. On 1 Oct 09, the applicant retired, and was credited with 20 years, 5 months, and 25 days of active service. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is included at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIT recommends granting the applicant’s request, indicating there was an error or an injustice. The applicant made no attempt to apply for the GI Bill Educational benefits prior to his retirement. However, based upon the date of his retirement, he would not have incurred an active duty service commitment (ADSC) for his TEB approval. The TEB program was established on 1 Aug 09, after the applicant had completed his pre-separation checklist, so there is no way he could have been properly briefed on the program at that time. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIT evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 17 Nov 14, for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). 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 not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 3.  Sufficient 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 the case and agree with the opinion and recommendation of AFPC/DPSIT and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, we recommend the applicant's records be corrected as indicated below. THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 30 September 2009, he transferred his Post-9/11 GI Bill Educational Benefits to his dependents. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-03992 in Executive Session on 14 Jul 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-03992 was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 14 Oct 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 20 Oct 14, w/atch. Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Nov 14.