RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00998

   					COUNSEL:  NONE

					HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be authorized to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill Educational Benefits (TEB) to his dependents. 


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He believed he accomplished the necessary actions for transfer of his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits in May 10, but during his Transition Assistance Program (TAP) seminar he discovered his benefits had not been transferred.  When he first learned about the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits he immediately followed the guidelines he received concerning the program as laid out in the Power Point presentation he received.  Because it was an automated system, he did not get a printout verifying the transfer. 

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant served in the Air Force Reserve in the grade of lieutenant colonel during the time of the matter under review. 

On 1 Sep 15, the applicant voluntarily retired after serving 21 years, 1 month, and 26 days of total 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:

ARPC/DPTT recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  There is no documentation in the applicant’s official record which verifies he submitted a request to transfer his Post-9/11 educational benefits.  The     VA Form 22-1990, Applicant for VA Educational Benefits, which the applicant submitted with his application is used for any one of four GI Bill benefits.  To transfer educational benefits, the applicant would have had to make an on-line request through the DMDC website.  A proper request was not accomplished before the applicant’s retirement date of 31 Aug 15, therefore he is no longer eligible because he is not able to acquire the four-year active duty service commitment (ADSC) required to qualify of TEB. 

A complete copy of the ARPC/DPTT evaluation, with attachments, 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 ARPC/DPTT 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-2015-00998 in Executive Session on 14 Oct 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	Panel Chair
	Member
	Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 19 Feb 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPTT, dated 20 Apr 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jun 15.