DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No. 7801-18 
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 30 November 2018. 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 
eligible dependents. 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 the ability to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to eligible dependents did 
not become effective until 1 August 2009 in accordance with Title 38 U.S.C. Chapter 33. 
Pursuant to this law, Navy Administrative message 187/09 was promulgated specifying active 
duty Sailors that separated, retired, transferred to the Fleet Reserve or who were discharged prior to 1 August 2009 were not eligible to elect transferability. 

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, 

12/20/2018 
 
Executive Director