RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2018-00933

XXXXXX	COUNSEL:  NONE

	HEARING:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

He be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill transfer of education benefits (TEB) to his dependent. 

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

While in Germany around Aug 09, a form needed to be completed to transfer benefits and at that time it was not done electronically.  He filled out the form, turned it into the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) and until a month ago (Jan 18) he was unaware the paperwork did not make it into his records.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a retired Air Force major.  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 indicating there is no record in the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) the member applied for TEB.  Without a request, eligibility for the program could not be established, as DoDI 1341.13 (3.a.) and AFI 36-2649, Voluntary Education Program (A13.18.9.3), cite the date of request as the date on which the appropriate service obligation would be applied.  In accordance with AFI 36-2649, A13.18.9, members must apply via the DMDC TEB website.  Based on member’s Total Active Federal Military Service Date (12 Oct 90), he would have incurred a two-year active duty service commitment with TEB approval.  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 21 Aug 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 or 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.  Defense Manpower Data Center shows no record of the member applying for Transfer of Education Benefits; therefore, eligibility could not be established.  The application process has been electronic since program inception.  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-2018-00933 in Executive Session on 10 Oct 18:

Panel Chair 
Panel Member
Panel Member

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

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 23 Feb 18.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3SA, dated 10 Jul 18.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 21 Aug 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 for Docket Number BC-2018-00933.