RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-05218 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect he transferred his Post-9/11 GI Bill Education Benefits (TEB) to his dependents on 24 Feb 11, while on active duty. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He did not receive a Statement of Understanding (SOU) to complete in Feb 11. This missing SOU is a technicality, which does not negate his intent and fulfillment of the requirement for TEB. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 15 Apr 94. On 30 Apr 15, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, retired effective 1 May 15, and was credited with 21 years, and 16 days of active service. As the applicant served on active duty since 11 Sep 01, he is entitled to Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits in his own right. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. In review of the applicant’s military records, they determined that he initially applied for TEB on 24 Feb 11. The applicant was presented a message on the MilConnect website advising him that the transfer request was not final until he digitally signed AF Form 4406, Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Educational Benefits Statement of Understanding. The message advised him that within 72 duty hours, he would receive an Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) email with ‘TEB INCIDENT’ in the subject line, stating his AF Form 4406 was ready for signature. If he did not receive that email, he needed to contact the Total Force Service Center (TFSC) as soon as possible. Records revealed the applicant never contacted the TFSC as instructed in the aforementioned message. Right Now Technology (RNT) records showed a notification email of application rejection was sent to the applicant by the TFSC personnel on 16 Mar 11, because he failed to obtain retainability for his Active Duty Service Commitment (ADSC) and not signing the TEB SOU. Without the required retainability and signing of the required TEB SOU, no eligibility for the TEB program could be established. There is no evidence the applicant obtained the required retainability and/or signed the SOU for TEB approval based on the 24 Feb 11 TEB application. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIT evaluation is at Exhibit C. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 28 Apr 15 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). As of this date, no response has been received by this office. 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 an 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 (OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error of injustice. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. 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 issues involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered. THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the application was denied without a personal appearance; and the application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this application. The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-05218 in Executive Session on 18 Aug 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-05218 was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 17 Dec 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 23 Jan 15. Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Apr 15.