RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2018-01880

XXXXXXX	COUNSEL:  NONE

	HEARING:  NO

APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

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

APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was informed at the time of retirement that he did not have eligibility to TEB.  The applicant also states on 2 May 18, he looked back at his records on line, realized he received bad information and he would have been able to TEB before his retirement date.  The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is a retired technical sergeant who served in the Regular Air Force from 19 Feb 91 to 31 Oct 11.  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 applicant ever 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 (A13.20.1.3.), members must apply via the DMDC TEB website.  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 17 Jul 18 for comment (Exhibit D), but has received no response.

THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

1.  The application was not 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.  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-2018-01880 in Executive Session on 27 Sep 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 8 May 18.
Exhibit B:	Documentary evidence, including relevant excerpts from official records.
Exhibit C:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3SA, dated 25 Jun 18.
Exhibit D:	Notification of Advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 17 Jul 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.