RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2017-00590

	COUNSEL:  NONE
	
	HEARING:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

That she be allowed to transfer her Post-9/11 education benefits (TEB) to her dependents.  

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

She was medically retired and the only communication she received regarding the GI Bill was provided just before starting terminal leave.  She was never informed of the required time to apply for TEB.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant was medically retired on 27 Nov 10 in the grade of staff sergeant.  For more information, see the excerpt of the applicant’s record at Exhibit B and the advisory at Exhibit C.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DP3SA recommends denying the application.  According to the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) there is no record the member applied for TEB.  Without a request, eligibility for the program could not be established, as DoDI 1341.13 (3.a.) and AFI 36-2306, Voluntary Education Program (A9.18.9.3.), cite the date of request as the date on which the appropriate service obligation would be applied.  The complete advisory is at Exhibit C.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

The Board sent a copy of the Air Force evaluation to the applicant on 9 Mar 18 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was timely filed.

2.  The applicant exhausted all available avenues of non-judicial relief before applying to the Board.

3.  After thoroughly reviewing all Exhibits, it is the Board’s opinion that the applicant is not the victim of an error and injustice.  The Board concurs with the rationale and recommendation of AFPC/DP3SA and finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not substantiate the applicant’s contentions.  Therefore, the Board recommends against correcting the applicant’s records.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The applicant be informed the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the application will only be reconsidered upon receipt of relevant evidence not already considered by the Board.

CERTIFICATION:

The following quorum of the Board, as defined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2603, Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR), paragraph 1.5, considered Docket Number BC-2017-00590 in Executive Session on 3 May 18.

All members voted not to correct the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 28 Feb 17.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3SA, dated 5 Mar 18
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 9 Mar 18.

Taken together with all Exhibits, this document constitutes the true and complete Record of Proceedings required by AFI 36-2603, paragraph 4.11.9.