RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2020-03024

XXXXXXXXX	COUNSEL: NONE

	HEARING REQUESTED: YES

APPLICANT’S REQUEST

He be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) to his dependents.

APPLICANT’S CONTENTIONS

He transferred his education benefits in 2015 while stationed at XXXXX.  He ensured his Power of Attorney, will, and GI Bill benefits were updated.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

The applicant is a currently serving lieutenant colonel.

For more information, see the advisory at Exhibit B.

AIR FORCE EVALUATION

AFPC/DP3SA recommends denying the application.  The Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) shows no record the applicant 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 while on active duty.

Based on the documentation provided by the applicant and analysis of the facts, there is no evidence of an error or injustice on the part of the Air Force.  DMDC shows no record the applicant applied for TEB in 2015; therefore, eligibility could not be established.

The complete advisory opinion is at Exhibit B.

APPLICANT’S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION

The Board sent a copy of the advisory opinion to the applicant on 9 February 2021 for comment (Exhibit C), but has received no response.

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION

1.  The application was timely filed.

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

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

4.  The applicant has not shown a personal appearance, with or without counsel, would materially add to the Board’s understanding of the issues involved.

RECOMMENDATION

The Board recommends informing the applicant the evidence did not demonstrate material error or injustice, and the Board will reconsider the application only upon receipt of relevant evidence not already presented.

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-2020-03024 in Executive Session on 11 March 2021:

Mr., Panel Chair, AFBCMR
Mr. ,Panel Member
Mr., Panel Member

All members voted against correcting the record.  The panel considered the following:

Exhibit A:	Application, DD Form 149, w/atchs, dated 9 June 2020.
Exhibit B:	Advisory opinion, AFPC/DP3SA, dated 1 February 2021.
Exhibit C:	Notification of advisory, SAF/MRBC to applicant, dated 9 February 2021.

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