ADDENDUM TO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2005-03525-2
INDEX CODE: 137.04
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be given the opportunity to convert from the Veteran’s Education
Assistance Program (VEAP) to the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) program.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS
On 1 August 2006, the Board considered and denied his application for
correction of military records. For an accounting of the facts and
circumstances surrounding the applicant’s request and the rationale of the
earlier decision by the Board, see the Record of Proceedings at Exhibit E.
In a letter dated, 11 December 2006, the applicant requested
reconsideration of his application and stated he feels as though he is only
asking for a benefit he has earned through 24 years of service including 8
overseas combat campaigns. He states by virtue of the fact he occupied an
Active/Guard Reserve (AGR) position that he should be entitled to some sort
of new educational benefits, especially after serving for an additional,
consecutive five years.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit F.
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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
After again reviewing this application and the evidence provided in support
of his appeal, we remain unpersuaded the applicant should be granted the
relief he requests. He has provided little newly discovered relevant
evidence and seems to rely more on the reiteration of facts previously
addressed by the Board, uncorroborated personal observations, and
additional arguments on the evidence of record. Accordingly, the
applicant’s request 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 probable material error or injustice; 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 18 January 2007, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. John B. Hennessey, Panel Chair
Mr. Elwood C. Lewis, III, Member
Ms. Donna D. Jonkoff, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit E. Record of Proceedings, dated 10 Aug 2006,
with exhibits A through D.
Exhibit F. Applicant’s Letter, 11 Dec 06, w/atchs.
JOHN B. HENNESSEY
Panel Chair
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