RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:	BC-2015-00207 COUNSEL:	NONE
HEARING DESIRED:	NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to show he transferred his Post-9/11 GI Bill Education Benefits to his eligible dependents in 2010.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was not properly briefed on the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) to his dependents prior to his retirement. When he attended his [pre]retirement seminar in May 2009, information on the TEB program was not available. He was told he could transfer his benefits, but not that he needed to do so prior to his retirement. He retired in November 2010 and now (2015) the first of his four children will be attending college. He has inquired on the TEB website and with the service desk but has not been able to obtain the relief he is seeking.

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 4 Feb 90, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force, establishing his Total Active Federal Military Service  Date (TAFMS) as 4 Feb 90.

According to Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) 09-003: Post-9/ 11 GI Bill, 22 Jun 09, for those individuals who have an approved retirement date after August 1, 2009, and before July 1, 2010, no additional service is required.

On 28 Feb 10, the applicant was relieved from active duty and retired, effective 1 Mar 10, and was credited with 20 years, and
27 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 relief, indicating there is evidence of an error or injustice. The applicant attended his retirement seminar in May, 2009, prior to the Post-9/11 GI Bill stand up. The applicant would have been approved for TEB, without further obligation, if he submitted an application prior to his
1 Mar 10 retirement date. It is recommended to approve the applicant’s request.

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 9 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.	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. Specifically, when the applicant met all the eligibility criteria, with no additional service obligation, the Board agreed it was reasonable to conclude he would have transferred his education benefit, with appropriate guidance. 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 1 Aug 09, he elected to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill Educational Benefits to his eligible dependents.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-00207 in Executive Session on 14 Oct 15 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

, Panel Chair
, Panel Member
, Panel Member
All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The following documentary was considered:

Exhibit A.	DD Form 149, dated 15 Jan 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B.	Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.	Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 28 Jan 15. Exhibit D.	Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 9 Jun 15.