DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S COURTHOUSE ROAD SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON VA 22204-2490 
 
 
 
 
Dear ,  
 
This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to Title 10, United States Code, Section 1552.  After careful and conscientious consideration of relevant portions of your naval record and your application, the Board for Correction of Naval Records (Board) found the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice.  Consequently, your application has been denied. 
 
A three-member panel of the Board, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 17 September 2020.  The names and votes of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request.  Your allegations of error and injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this Board.  Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of your application, together with all material submitted in support thereof, relevant portions of your naval record and applicable statutes, regulations and policies. 
 
You requested to establish eligibility to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to your eligible dependents.  The Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, to include your assertions.  However, the Board concluded that Marine Corps Administration (MARADMIN) message 0389/09, released on 29 June 2009 and MARADMIN 0421/09, released on 15 July 2009 published Marine Corps guidance implementing the transfer of Post 9/11 GI Bill education benefits with various updated MARADMIN messages thereafter.  These messages outlined eligibility, processing, service obligation, and reference information germane to transferring education benefits to eligible dependents.  Specifically, the aforementioned policies required a 4-year additional service obligation at the time of election.  A review of your record indicates you submitted the transfer of education benefits application on 26 November 2019; 6-months and 5-days prior to your voluntary transfer to the Retired List effective 1 June 2020.  For this reason the Board determined you were ineligible to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits. 
 
It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that favorable action cannot be taken.  You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon submission of new matters, which will require you to complete and submit a new DD Form 149.  New matters are those not previously presented to or considered by the Board.  In this regard, it is important to keep in mind that a presumption of regularity attaches to all official records.  Consequently, when applying for a correction of an official naval record, the burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice.   
 
Sincerely,