Dear :  
 
This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to Title 10, United States Code, Section 1552.  After careful and conscientious consideration of relevant portions of your naval record and your application, the Board for Correction of Naval Records (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 July 9, 2020.  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 that your request of Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) Post 9/11 GI Bill application submitted on August 2, 2017 be approved.  You stated that the TEB request was rejected because  Career Planner “… the transaction that completes the transfer at HQMC between HQMC and the VA was never completed.”  The Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, to include your assertions.  However, the Board concluded that Marine Corps Administration (MARADMIN) message 0389/09, released on June 29, 2009 and MARADMIN 0421/09, released on July 15, 2009; published Marine Corps guidance implementing the transfer of Post 9/11 GI Bill education benefits.  Specifically, these MARADMIN messages outlined eligibility, processing, service obligation, and reference information germane to transferring education benefits to eligible dependents.  Your records indicate that you had multiple opportunities to apply for and ensure the appropriate service obligation was met to be eligible for Transfer of Education Benefits.  The Board noted that the Post 9/11 GI Bill is still available for your use.   
 
It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that favorable action cannot be taken.  You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon submission of new matters, which will require you to complete and submit a new DD Form 149.  New matters are those not previously presented to or 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,