RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-02149
		COUNSEL:  NONE
	XXXXXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

The application he completed for the Transfer of Educational 
Benefits (TEB) be approved.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was misinformed about the fact that he had to sign a Statement 
of Understanding (SOU).  He was advised that an email was sent to 
him to sign the SOU; however, he was in a joint assignment.  
Therefore, he never received any e-mails pertaining to the SOU.

The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability:  Any member of the Armed Forces 
(active duty or Selected Reserve, officer or enlisted) on or after 
1 Aug 2009, who is eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial.  DPSIT states that on 10 Feb 2010, 
the applicant submitted an application for the Post-9/11 GI Bill 
through the “DMDC” website.  On 10 Feb 2010, he was sent an email 
requesting he sign his SOU.  On 24 Feb 2010, he was sent another 
email stating his application had expired because he did not sign 
the SOU.  Had the applicant contacted the Total Force Service 
Center (TFSC), he would have received guidance to return to the 
virtual Military Personnel Flight to sign the SOU.  Without 
signing the SOU there is no way the TFSC knew he wanted to 
obligate the 4-years required for TEB.  DPSIT finds there has been 
no injustice to the extent that the applicant did not receive 
adequate counseling as required by law and DoD regulations.

The complete DPSIT evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 19 Sep 2013, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded 
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days.  As of 
this date, no response has been received by this office (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 timely filed.

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 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.

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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 AFBCMR BC-2013-
02149 in Executive Session on 12 Mar 2014, under the provisions of 
AFI 36-2603:

, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member

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All members voted to correct the record as recommended.  The 
following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR BC-2013-
02419 was considered:

     Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 25 Apr 2013.
     Exhibit B.  Applicant’s Master Personnel Records.
     Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 20 Aug 2013, w/atchs.
     Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Sep 2013.




						Panel Chair

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