RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00033 

COUNSEL: NO 

 HEARING DESIRED: YES 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

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

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

It is an injustice that he is not allowed to transfer his Post-
9/11 educational benefits. He had countless conversations with 
the base education office regarding his ability to transfer his 
benefits. He began his terminal/permissive leave in Apr 09 with 
an effective retirement date of 1 Aug 09. He was informed by HQ 
USAF/A1PA that an attempt was made to contact him several times 
by mail; however, he never received any letters. Had he been 
informed of the effective date of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, he would 
have extended his retirement by one month. 

 

In support of her request, the applicant provides a personal 
statement and a copy of a letter from HQ USAF/A1PA. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant retired on 1 Aug 09 after serving over 23 years on 
active duty. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

HQ USAF/A1PA recommends denial. The Air Force determined that 
members with a retirement date of 1 Aug 09 were technically not 
on duty such that they could transfer benefits since their last 
duty day was 31 Jul 09. As a result, the Air Force contacted 
each service member with a 1 Aug 09 retirement date and offered 


those members an opportunity to extend their retirement date to 
1 Sep 09. Furthermore, had the applicant expressed an interest 
in extending his retirement date, he would have been counseled to 
review, sign, and return the Acceptance of Extension option form 
before 22 Jul 09. 

 

The Post-9/11 GI Bill was widely publicized along with the 
transferability feature. To be eligible, a member must have been 
on active duty on or after 1 Aug 09 and agree to serve a 
prescribed term of service. 

 

The HQ USAF/A1PA complete evaluation is at Exhibit B. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 24 Jun 11 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this 
date, this office has received no response. 

 

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 

 

1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing 
law or regulations. 

 

2. The application was timely filed. 

 

3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. We took notice 
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of 
the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation 
of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its 
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has 
not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the 
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to 
recommend granting the relief sought in this application. 

 

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 our understanding of the issue involved. 
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that 
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 


that the application will only be reconsidered upon the 
submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered 
with this application. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2011-0033 in Executive Session on 9 Feb 12, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 31 Dec 10, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, HQ USAF/A1PA, dated 15 Jun 11. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 Jun 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair