RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2014-00064	
 		        COUNSEL:  NONE
		        HEARING DESIRED:  YES


APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

She be allowed to transfer her Post-9/11 GI Bill educational 
benefits.


APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

On 1 Jun 10, she attended a class at Hickam AFB, HI on Transfer of 
Education Benefits (TEB).  The instructor walked her through the 
process.  She kept one month for herself and transferred the 
remainder to her daughter.  She requested confirmation of the 
action and he provided her with a control number.

She contacted the instructor and asked if he could provide her a 
copy of the class sign-in sheet.  He explained he had moved 
offices and shredded all of the documentation.  TEB was authorized 
in Aug 09 and she updated her records in Jun 10.  She followed the 
appropriate steps as directed by the education office.

On 14 Nov 13, she was updating her address and was directed to 
MilConnect which did not show her daughter listed.  She contacted 
the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) and was advised that 
because she was retired she needed to contact the DOD.  She was 
advised to submit her application to the Board.   

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments,  is at 
Exhibit A.


STATEMENT OF FACTS:

On 12 Jan 87, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force.

Transferability of Unused Education Benefits to Family Members. 
Subject to the provisions of DoDI 1341.13, Post-9/11 GI Bill, the 
Secretary concerned, to promote recruitment and retention in the 
Uniformed Services, may permit an individual eligible for Post-
9/11 GI Bill educational assistance to elect to transfer to one or 
more of his or her family members all or a portion of his or her 
entitlement to such assistance.  
For those individuals eligible for retirement after 1 Aug 09, and 
before 1 Aug 10, 1 year of additional service after approval of 
transfer is required.

On 1 Apr 11, the applicant retired in the grade of Master Sergeant 
(MSgt, E-7) after serving 24 years, 2 months and 18  days on 
active duty. 


AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIT recommends approval.  The Hickam AFB Education Office 
had the applicant submit a VA Form 22-1990, Application for VA 
Education Benefits, rather than apply through MilConnect; 
therefore, it was impossible for the applicant to complete the TEB 
process.  DPSIT recommends the applicant’s request for TEB be 
approved effective 1 Jun 10, the date the VA Form 22-1990 was 
submitted. 

The complete DPSIT evaluation is at Exhibit B.   


APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 21 Mar 14 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C).  
As of this date, no response has been received by this office.


THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:

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

2.  The application was timely filed.

3.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate 
the existence of error or injustice.  Having carefully reviewed 
this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air 
Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale 
expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has 
been the victim of either an error or an injustice.  Therefore, we 
recommend the applicant's records be corrected as indicated below.

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 issues involved.  
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered.



THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force 
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 1 Jun 10, she 
elected to transfer her Post-9/11 GI Bill Educational Benefits to 
her dependents.


The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2014-00064 in Executive Session on 10 Dec 2014 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
	 , Panel Chair
	 , Member
	 , Member

All members voted to correct the records as recommended.  The 
following documentary evidence was considered:

	Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 19 Nov 13, w/atchs.
	Exhibit B.  Memorandum, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 14 Jan 13
	Exhibit C.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 21 Mar 14.