RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-05118
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING: YES

APPLICANT’S REQUEST. That he be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill transfer of education benefits (TEB) to his dependent.

APPLICANT’S CONTENTION. He transferred from the Montgomery GI Bill to the Post-  9/11 GI Bill; however, his period of eligibility expired 1 Aug 09. The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS. The applicant retired on 1 Aug 10 in the grade of master sergeant. His Total Active Federal Military Service Date (TAFMSD) is 1 Nov 88. For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION. AFPC/DP3SA recommends denying the application.  There is no record in the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) the applicant applied for TEB. Based on the applicant’s TAFMSD, he would not have incurred a service commitment with TEB approval.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION. The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 29 Jan 18 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.
THE BOARD CONCLUDES:
1.	The application was timely filed.
2.	The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.

3.	After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error or injustice. The Board concurs with AFPC/DP3SA and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions. The Board is mindful that if the applicant had elected to transfer his educational benefit before his retirement, he would have incurred no extra time in service. If the applicant had submitted any documentation to substantiate his claimed date of transfer, the Board’s recommendation could easily have been different.  As the evidence stands, the Board is unable to recommend a correction to the record.

4.	The applicant’s case is adequately documented and it has not been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS: The APPLICANT be informed that the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION: The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2016-05118 in Executive Session on 29 Mar 18:
Panel Chair
Member Member
All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A: Applicant’s application, DD Form 149, dated 22 Sep 17, w/atchs. Exhibit B: Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records. Exhibit C: Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3SA, dated 18 Jan 18.
Exhibit D: Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 18 Jan 18.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings in BC-2016-05118, as required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.

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