RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-02536 

						COUNSEL:  NONE

HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His record reflect that he transferred Post 9/11 G.I. Bill Education Benefits to his wife.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

When he applied to transfer the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill Education Benefits, he received no explanation that he needed approval for each family member.  He was told that once he transferred to one family member, he would be able to move the benefits around as needed after the service obligation was complete.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 21 Feb 96 and retired effective 1 Mar 16 with 20 years and 10 days of active service.

For more information, see the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP3SA recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  Defense Manpower Database Center  records show an approved Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) application, effective 6 Mar 10.  At that time, 36 months were allocated to his dependent child and zero months to his spouse.  Since the inception of the TEB website, when a member submits a TEB request and does not allocate months of benefits to a dependent, a message appears which states:

“Warning:  You have one or more eligible family members to whom you have not transferred months.  If you do not transfer months to these individuals before you separate from the Armed Forces, you will not be able to do so afterwards.  These family members will no longer be eligible for transferred educational assistance.  Would you like to continue submitting your transfer request?”

The member selected the option to submit his request and was approved.  When the member retired effective 1 Mar 16, dependents with zero months allocated became ineligible as he did not allocate them at least 1 month of benefits in accordance with AFI 36-2649, Voluntary Education Program, Attachment 13.

A copy of the complete AFPC/DP3SA evaluation is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

We sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 19 Dec 16 for comment, but have received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations.

2.  The application was timely filed.

3.  The applicant has presented insufficient relevant evidence to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  We considered all Exhibits in judging the case, agree with the Air Force OPR, and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion.  Therefore, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS 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-2016-02536 in Executive Session on 28 Sep 17 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records:

				Panel Chair
				Member
				Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-02536 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 20 Jun 16.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP3SA, dated 05 Oct 16, w/atch.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 19 Dec 16. 

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), I hereby certify that a quorum was present at the Board’s deliberations and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board’s proceedings.