RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS.


IN THE MATTER OF: 			DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-00989

   						COUNSEL:  NONE

						HEARING DESIRED:  NO 



APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be authorized to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to his dependents. 


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

During his 2010 post-deployment debriefing, he was assured his papers were in order to proceed with the transfer of his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits (TEB).  However, he has now been informed the transfer did not take place.  He voluntarily retired on 1 Apr 15 because he had been placed onto no-points no-pay status due a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) recommendation.

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


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant served in the Air Force Reserve in the grade of technical sergeant during the matter under review.  

Under Reserve Order EK-2188, dated 12 Feb 15, the applicant was placed on the Reserve Retired List, effective 1 Apr 15.

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:

ARPC/DPTT recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice.  The applicant requested TEB on 13 Feb 15, however, he was in a no-pay no-points status on the date of this application, and had been since 29 Dec 14, precluding his eligibility.  The applicant would have been eligible to apply for TEB prior to being placed in no-pay no-point status.  Because of the member’s 1 Apr 15 retirement date, the PEB recommendation has no bearing his eligibility for TEB.  

A complete copy of the ARPC/DPTT evaluation, with attachments, 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 ARPC/DPTT 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-2015-00989 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-2015-00989 was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 9 Mar 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
	Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPTT, dated 6 Apr 15, w/atchs.
	Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Apr 15.









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