RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS. IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-01916 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED 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 transferred his Post-9/11 benefits via the telephone prior to his retirement. He questioned the six year commitment and was told it had been met. He is now being told the benefits were not transferred to his dependents. The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 26 October 1994. On 1 Nov 14, the applicant voluntarily retired, in the grade of staff sergeant (SSgt) E-5, and was credited with 20 years and 5 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 noting there is no evidence the applicant applied to transfer his education benefits to his dependents. The applicant’s Total Active Federal Military Service Date (TAFMSD) is 26 Oct 94. There is no record in the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) that the applicant applied for TEB, or that he inquired about his TEB status with the Total Force Service Center (TFSC) personnel prior to his retirement. Therefore, eligibility for the program could not be established. Without a request, a TEB application cannot be approved. A complete copy of the AFPC/DPSIT 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 29 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. 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-2015-01916 in Executive Session on 5 Apr 16, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: , Panel Chair , Member , Member The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-01916 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 1 May 15. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 8 Jun 15, w/atchs. Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Sep 15. 3