RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-001878 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: YES 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

She be allowed to transfer her educational benefits to her 
dependent son. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

She was not told she could transfer her GI Bill to her dependents 
while she was on active duty or during outprocessing for 
retirement. She learned about the program a few months ago. 

 

She has no documentation to show she was briefed on the program. 
If she had received a briefing on the program, she would have 
transferred her GI Bill so that her son could use the funds for 
college. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 31 Aug 08, the applicant retired from military service. She 
served 20 years and 16 days on active duty. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial. On 1 Aug 00, the Post-9/11 GI Bill 
Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) program was implemented. 
The applicant retired on 1 Sep 08, before the program was in 
effect. 

 

The complete DPSIT evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 4 Jun 12, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this 
date, this office has received no response (Exhibit D). 

 

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 

 

1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing 
law or regulations. 

 

2. The application was not timely filed; however it is in the 
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 

 

3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. We took notice 
of the applicant’s complete submission in judging the merits of 
the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation 
of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its 
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has 
not been the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the 
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to 
recommend granting the relief sought in this application. 

 

4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not 
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel 
will materially add to our understanding of the issue(s) 
involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably 
considered. 

 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that 
the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 
that the application will only be reconsidered upon the 
submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered 
with this application. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered this application in 
Executive Session on 11 Feb 13, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

, Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2012-01878: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 May 12. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 22 May 12. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Jun 12. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair