RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2017-03988

	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING: YES

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

She be allowed to accomplish a Post-9/11 GI Bill transfer of education benefits (TEB) to her dependent.

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

In 2012, she attempted to TEB to her son, but her request was denied because she did not meet the minimum six years of active duty service for the TEB.  In 2017, while deployed, she again attempted to TEB, and it appeared to have been accepted.  However, upon her return from deployment, she discovered the transfer did not occur and tried again to TEB.  This time she was denied because her dependent had turned 23.  She wants her 2012 TEB to be honored.  The MyPers site did not work well on computers overseas, which caused confusion and delay of TEB.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant initially entered the Air Force on 21 Aug 08 and is currently serving in the grade of major.  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 noting the applicant did not meet the eligibility requirements to TEB.

Under the provisions of AFI 36-2306, Voluntary Education Program, a service member must have at least 6 years in the Armed Forces, and a dependent child must be under age twenty-three for TEB.

The applicant’s Total Active Federal Military Service Date (TAFMSD) is 21 Aug 08.  The Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) records reflect the applicant applied for TEB via milConnect on 7 Aug 12 and 5 Apr 17.  Her 2012 request was denied because she did not meet the minimum requirement of having at least 6 years of service in the Armed Forces.  Her 2017 application was denied because her dependent was not under the age of 23.  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 4 Jan 18 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

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.  The applicant did not meet the eligibility requirements for TEB.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

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 the Board’s understanding of the issues involved.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

The application was adjudicated without a personal appearance.

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-2017-03988 in Executive Session on 1 May 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, dated 31 Aug 17.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3SA, w/atchs, dated 7 Mar 18.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 4 Jan 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.