RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2015-02359 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to show he transferred his Post-9/11 GI Bill Education Benefits to his son while on active duty. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Within two months of retirement he submitted for transfer of his education benefits (TEB) to his son under the Post–9/11 GI Bill program. However, he failed to follow-up on the TEB request prior to retiring. When he recently inquired of the TEB for his son, he found out they had not been transferred. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: The applicant initially entered the Regular Air Force on 12 May 88. On 29 Dec 99, the applicant was furnished an honorable discharge, credited with thirteen years, seven months, and nineteen days of active service, and transferred to the Florida Air National Guard. On 30 Jun 09, the applicant was relieved from his assignment, and retired effective 1 Jul 09, credited with 21 years, 1 month, and 19 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: ARPC/DPTT recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an error or an injustice. In accordance with DoDI 1341.13, Post-9/11 GI Bill, “Any Service member on or after August 1, 2009, who is entitled to the Post-9/11 GI Bill at the time of the approval of his or her request to transfer that entitlement under this section, may transfer that entitlement provided he or she… becomes retirement eligible during the period from August 1, 2009, through July 31, 2012, and agrees to serve the additional period, if any.” The applicant retired before the inception of the TEB program, therefore, he was never eligible to transfer the Post-9/11 benefit. A complete copy of the ARPC/DPTT evaluation is at Exhibit C. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant alleges that Post-9/11 GI Bill TEB information given to members of Geographical Separated Units (GSUs) was not complete, omitting the four year retention requirement. When he submitted his request to switch his Montgomery GI Bill to the Post-9/11 GI Bill, it appeared all known requirements were met, and because he did not receive notification of disapproval, he thought the benefit was granted, therefore, no follow-up required. It wasn’t until recently when he requested the status of his TEB that he discovered the Post-9/11 GI Bill TEB was not in place. A complete copy of the Applicant’s rebuttal 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 careful notice of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of the case, to include his response to the Air Force Evaluation; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility that since the applicant retired prior to the implementation of the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) program, he is not eligible to transfer educational benefits and he has not been the victim of an error or 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-2015-02359 in Executive Session on 26 May 16 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2015-02359 was considered: Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 2 Jun 15. Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C.  Memorandum, ARPC/DPTT, dated 29 Jul 15,   w/atchs. Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Oct 15. Exhibit E.  Letter, Applicant, received 27 Oct 15. 3 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY – PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY – PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 5 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY – PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY – PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 1