RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-02871 

						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His record reflect that he transferred his Post 9/11 education benefits to his daughter on 1 Aug 09.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He attended a mass briefing when the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) program launched in August 2009. The Subject Matter Expert giving the briefing told the applicant that he was not eligible for TEB. He had 20 years of service at that time and would have transferred the benefits to his daughter had he been given the correct information.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Air Force Reserve on 11 Aug 86 and retired effective 1 Sep 11.

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

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

ARPC/DPTT recommends granting the applicant’s request, indicating there is evidence of an error or injustice.  Member had 20 years’ satisfactory service as of 1 Aug 06 and so would not have had a service commitment.

A copy of the complete ARPC/DPTT 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 Jul 17 for comment(Exhibit D), 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 not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.

3.  The applicant presented sufficient relevant evidence to demonstrate the existence of an error or injustice.  We considered all Exhibits in judging the merits of the case, agree with the Air Force OPR, and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion.  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 August 2009, he transferred his Post 9/11 GI Bill Education Benefits to his dependents.

The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-02871 in Executive Session on 28 Sep 17 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records:

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-02871 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 12 Jul 16, w/atch.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPTT, dated 21 Nov 16.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 19 Jul 17.

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), I 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.