UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2016-02671

COUNSEL: NONE

HEARING: NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to his dependents.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

In Nov 10, he submitted what he believed to be a complete application to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. On 1 Oct 16, he attempted to change the distribution of his benefits, when the system notified him that he had not transferred the benefits. He was left with the decision to accept a new four-year active duty service commitment (ADSC) or meeting family needs tied to his decision to retire. He takes full responsibility for not completing the application process; however, he feels it is an injustice to deny him the ability to transfer his benefits due to an application oversight. The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant’s Total Active Federal Military Service Date is 12 Jun 97. On 1 Oct 17, the applicant retired in the grade of lieutenant colonel and was credited with 20 years, 3 months and 19 days of total active service. 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 evidence of an error or injustice on the part of the Air Force. The Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) hows no record the applicant applied for TEB; therefore, eligibility could not be established. 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 5 Mar 18 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

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 and injustice. The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of AFPC/DP3SA and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the application was not timely filed; it would not be in the interest of justice to excuse the delay; 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 Docket Number BC-2017-02671 in Executive Session on 5 Apr 18:

Panel Chair Panel Member
Panel Member
All members voted not to correct the record. The panel considered the following: Exhibit A: Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 1 Jun 17.
Exhibit B: Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records. Exhibit C: Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3SA, dated 5 Mar 18.
Exhibit D: Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 5 Mar 18.

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

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