RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00691

					COUNSEL:  NONE

					HEARING DESIRED:  NO 


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Post 9/11 G.I. Bill, Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) be corrected so that he can give them to his dependents.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He did not know that he had to transfer his (TEB) prior to separating from Active Duty.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 24 Jul 96, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force.

On 19 Aug 13, applicant applied for TEB.

On 25 Sep 13, applicant was rejected for TEB since he failed to obtain the retainability and submit a signed SOU.

On 13 Aug 14, the Secretary of the Air Force directed the applicant be permanently retired under the provisions of 10 USC 1201.

On 27 Nov 14, the applicant was medically retired and credited with 18 years, 4 months, and 4 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 applicant contends that at the time of his separation he was not advised that his application for (TEB) should be accomplished prior to his separation on 27 Nov 14.  Member was notified by E-mail on 26 Nov 13 that he failed to obtain the required retainability and sign the Statement of Understanding (SOU) as required by AFI 36-2649, Voluntary Education Program, Attachment 13, Para A13.18.1.1.1., therefore he has been denied the benefit.

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 30 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 the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) 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-2015-00691 in Executive Session on 28 Jan 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-00691 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 9 Mar 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 23 Mar 15.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 30 Jun 15.