RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00083 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be approved for Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Eligibility Benefits (TEB). APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: There was a lack of procedural information at the time of his permanent change of station (PCS) and temporary duty (TDY) assignments which prevented him from completing the TEB application process. On 23 Sep 11, he applied for TEB but he was PCSing to Kunsan AB, Korea, so he didn’t have an e-mail account and did not receive the rejection notification until he arrived at his new duty station. He then found he did not have the retainability to qualify for TEB and he was not up for reenlistment. On 19 Oct 12, he was able to reenlist while TDY to Eielson AFB, Alaska, but was not able to sign the transfer paperwork until he returned to Korea in Dec 12. He signed the TEB paperwork as soon as he could on 4 Dec 12. He assumed everything would be OK, but when he retired on 1 Nov 14 after 21 years in the Air Force he was notified he didn’t have TEB. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 25 Aug 94. On 1 Nov 14, the applicant retired after 20 years, 2 months, and 6 days of active service. 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 C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. The member applied for TEB on 23 Sep 11. When he applied, he was presented a message on the MilConnect website which told him his transfer was not final until he signed the SOU, and that if he didn’t receive an e-mail with the paperwork to sign within 72 hours he was to call the Total Force Service Center ASAP. In addition, in order to proceed with his application, he had to click a button which states “I have verified my email and phone.” Had he checked his private email he would have received notification of disapproval from the Total Force Service Center. On 12 Oct 11 his application was rejected because he did not obtain the required four year active duty service commitment (ADSC) required for TEB, nor did he sign the TEB Statement of Understanding (SOU) within the application period. The member did sign the TEB SOU on 4 Dec 12, long after the 12 Oct 11 expiration of his application. Upon applying for TEB through the Virtual Military Personnel Flight, the applicant was presented with a screen showing his professional and private e-mail addresses to which notification would be sent. An application cannot be approved without the signed TEB SOU and the required retainability. 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 11 Jun 15 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 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 the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of AFPC/DPSIT and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2015-00083 in Executive Session on 8 Aug 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 2 Jan 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 27 Jan 15. Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jun 15.