RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-03189 

						COUNSEL:  NONE

HEARING DESIRED:  NO 

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

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

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He attempted to transfer the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill educational benefits to his wife after reducing the number of benefit months transferred to his sons. He was unaware that the transfer to his wife did not take effect until three days after his retirement.

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

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 16 May 92.

On 31 Jul 16, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, and was credited with 24 years, 2 months and 15 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/DP3SA recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  Defense Manpower Database Center (DMDC) records show an approved Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) application, effective 4 Mar 10.  At that time, 18 months were allocated to each of his dependent children and zero months to his spouse.  When the member retired effective 1 Aug 16, dependents with zero months allocated became ineligible in accordance with (IAW) AFI 36-2649, Voluntary Education Program, Attachment 13.  

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

APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 14 Sep 17 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 OPR and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error or 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-2016-03189 in Executive Session on 28 Nov 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-2016-03189 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 03 Aug 16.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DP3SA, dated 03 Nov 16, w/atch.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, AFBCMR, dated 14 Sep 17. 

Pursuant to paragraph 1 of AFI 36-2603 (Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 865.1), it is certified that a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter.