RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02151
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be allowed to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to his
dependents.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
On 4 Aug 09, he elected to transfer 18 months of his GI Bill
eligibility to his dependents via the Veterans Affairs (VA)
website. He received confirmation of the action. On 7 Jun 11,
he discovered his election was not accepted.
He was confused by the website but believed he had correctly
completed his elections. It was never his intent to use his GI
Bill for further education and would like to transfer all of his
benefits to his children.
In support of his request, the applicant submits copies of his
certificate of eligibility, his DD Form 214, Certificate of
Release or Discharge and counseling checklist.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 1 Dec 2009, the applicant was retired from the Regular Air
Force. He served 20 years and 4 days on active duty.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ USAF/A1PA recommends denial. A1PA states there is no
indication the applicant actually submitted a completed
application. The documents submitted indicate zero months
transferred. He did not provide evidence he submitted an
application on or about 4 Aug 09. The Defense Manpower Data
Center (DMDC) does not reflect an application was ever submitted.
A1PA states the applicant has not provided evidence he intended
to transfer benefits to his dependent children while on active
duty.
The complete A1PA evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 5 Aug 11, for review and comment within 30 days. As of this
date, this office has received no response (Exhibit C).
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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 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.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in
Executive Session on 5 Mar 12, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2011-02151:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 Jun 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, HQ USAF/A1PA, dated 22 Jul 11.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 5 Aug 11.
Panel Chair
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