RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-03993 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be allowed to accomplish a Post-9/11 GI Bill transfer educational benefits (TEB) to his dependent son. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Prior to his retirement he applied to TEB through the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), and was told that no further action would be required to receive the benefit. He recently learned the TEB application process was not completed. The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 3 May 84, the applicant commenced his enlistment in the Regular Air Force. On 1 Sep 09, the applicant voluntarily retired and was credited with 25 years, 3 months and 28 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 requested relief. The applicant’s Total Active Federal Military Service Date (TAFMSD) is 3 May 84. Based on the applicant’s TAFMSD he would not have incurred any service obligation for TEB approval. At the time the applicant attempted to transfer education benefits to his dependents the TEB program was in the infancy phase and he was not properly briefed on the requirements for TEB approval. The applicant’s TEB approval date would be 31 Aug 09, one day prior to his official retirement date. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIT evaluation 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 E). 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. 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 the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) 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 31 August 2009, he elected to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill Education Benefits to his dependent. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-03993 in Executive Session on 17 Jun 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-2014-03993 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 24 Sep 14. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 20 Oct 14. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Nov 14.