RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00325 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: He be allowed to accomplish a Post-9/11 GI Bill transfer of educational benefits (TEB) to his dependents. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He was honorably discharged after serving ten years in the Air Force. He is a disabled veteran on Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR) status. He submitted a request to transfer education benefits to his wife while he was still on active duty but never received the email notifying him he needed to sign documents. He was on terminal leave and did not have access to his military email account. The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 28 May 02, the applicant commenced his enlistment in the Regular Air Force. On 28 May 12, he was released from active duty and transferred to Air Force Reserve. He was credited with ten years and one day of active service. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the memorandum prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is included at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. The applicant’s Total Active Military Service Date (TAFMSD) is 28 May 02. He applied for TEB on 10 May 12. His application was rejected on 29 May 12. He separated at his high year tenure (HYT) on 28 May 12. Under the provisions of AFI 36-2306, Voluntary Education Program, the applicant is not eligible to transfer education benefits because he could not serve an additional 4 years of service and did not have ten years of active service on the date of election. The Virtual Military Personnel Flight and Right Now Technology reflect he had an official and personal email on file. Furthermore, he did not inquire about his request until after he had separated. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIT evaluation is at Exhibit C. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: In further support of his request, the applicant states when he filed to transfer education benefits on 10 May 12, it was initially approved, but he was not notified by email while he was on terminal leave. The advisory states he was ineligible to transfer education benefits because he could not serve the four year ADSC and he did not have ten years of service on the date of election. He disagrees. He meets the criteria to transfer education benefits because he served in the military for ten years of active duty and in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) for three years. The applicant’s complete response, with attachments, is at Exhibit E. 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, to include his rebuttal response, 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. The applicant alleges he was initially approved for TEB, but never received email notification. There is no evidence provided or located showing the applicant was approved for TEB. Furthermore, based on the evidence of record, the applicant did not meet the eligibility requirements for TEB when he submitted his application. In addition, under the provisions of the governing instruction, service in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) does not qualify for TEB. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to recommend granting the requested relief. 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-2015-00325 in Executive Session on 14 Oct 15, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-00325 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 Jan 15. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 23 Feb 15. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jun 15. Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 25 Jun 15, w/atchs.