RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS. IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00612 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Post 9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) be reinstated retroactively to 28 Dec 11. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: He applied to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to his children on 28 Dec 11; however, he did not realize his request was denied. He didn’t realize the transfer of benefits was denied until he tried to find out the process to use the benefits when his oldest child was starting college. He now realizes that the reason his TEB benefits were denied was because he miscalculated and was slightly short of the required service obligation of four years. He understands it is his fault; but, after spending 20 years of serving honorably, he would like the opportunity to appeal the decision and have his benefits restated retroactively. He also states that at the time he applied to transfer the benefits he was PCSing, the benefits transfer was a new program, and he did not receive any notification the benefits were denied. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: On 4 Oct 95, the applicant entered the Regular Air Force. On 28 Dec 11, the applicant applied for the Post 9/11 Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB). On 13 Jan 12, the applicants TEB was denied based on the AFI 36-2649, Voluntary Education Program, Attachment 13, A13.18.1, Statement of Understanding (SOU). TEB will not be approved until the SOU is signed and the member has obtained the required retainability. On 9 Mar 15, the applicant signed his Pre-Retirement checklist. Section 2 of the checklist discusses the Post 9/11 GI Bill counseling and says the Education and Training Section provides Montgomery GI Bill and Post 9/11 GI Bill Counseling prior to leaving active duty. By law (USC Title 38), the Post 9/11 GI Bill (TEB) is only available while you are on active duty. If you retire/separate prior to being approved for TEB, you will be ineligible. On 31 Oct 15, the applicant was furnished an Honorable discharge, and was credited with 20 years, and 27 days of active service. 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. The applicant provided no evidence that there was an injustice on the part of the Air Force. He was given the opportunity to obtain required retainability and sign the Statement of Understanding (SOU); however, he failed to contact the Total Force Service Center (TFSC) as advised and failed to follow through with actions required to obtain TEB approval. 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 15 Sep 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. 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-2015-00612 in Executive Session on 28 Jan 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-00612 was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 9 Feb 15, w/atchs. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 8 Apr 15. Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 15 Sep 15.