DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 

Docket No. 6522-18 
Ref: Signature Date 

Dear 

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the 
provisions of Title 10 United States Code §1552. After careful and conscientious consideration 
of the entire record, the Board found the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the 
existence of probable material error or injustice. Consequently, your application has been 
denied. 

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 4 January 2019. The names and votes of the members of the 
panel will be furnished upon request. Your allegations of error and injustice were reviewed in 
accordance with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this 
Board. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of your application, together 
with all material submitted in support thereof, relevant portions of your naval record and 
applicable statutes, regulations and policies. 

You requested to establish eligibility to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to your 
spouse. The Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all 
potentially mitigating factors, to include your assertions. Nevertheless, the Board determined 
you did not meet the eligibility criteria to transfer education benefits in accordance with Title 38 U.S.C. Chapter 33. Pursuant to this law, Marine Corps Administrative message 0421/09 was 
promulgated specifying personnel must have served 6-years in the Armed Forces (active duty 
and/or Selected Reserve and agree to serve 4 additional years in the Armed Forces from the date 
of election. Our records indicate you were released from active duty after serving 3-years, 10months and 16 days and you are not assigned to the Selected Marine Corps Reserve; thereby 
ineligible to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits. 

Regarding your request for a personal appearance, the Board determined that a personal 
appearance with or without counsel will not materially add to their understanding of the issue(s) 
involved. Therefore, the Board determined that a personal appearance was not necessary and 
considered your case based on the evidence of record. 

It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that favorable action cannot be taken 
at this time. You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon the submission of 
new and material evidence. New evidence is evidence not previously considered by the Board. 

In this regard, it is important to keep in mind that a presumption of regularity attaches to all 
official records. Consequently, when applying for a correction of an official naval record, the 
burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

1/23/2019 


Executive Director