RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-00204
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
son.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He attempted to transfer this benefit to his son and daughter in
2009. He assumed the transfer was completed until he received
an e-mail in October 2010 informing him that he had not
transferred any benefits. It appears none of the applications
he submitted on the VA benefits web site were processed. His
son turned 23 in April 2010. He is no longer eligible for the
transfer.
The applicant submits no supporting documentation.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently active duty serving in the grade
Colonel/O6.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
USAF/A1PA recommends denial. The Department of Veterans Affairs
(DVA), Department of Defense (DoD) and the Military Services
widely publicized the Post-911/GI Bill and the transferability
feature of this specially developed website to facilitate the
transfer of educational benefits (TEB). The system was
available on 27 June 2009 for the purpose of transferring
benefits. The Directive Type Memo and the Air Force Instruction
required the transfer application to be made using the TEB
website.
The applicant states he used the DVA Online Application (VONAPP)
to transfer his benefits to his son and daughter in 2009, but
has no documentation to support this contention. The VONAPP
system cannot be used to transfer this benefit; it must be done
using the TEB web site. The applicant used the wrong system;
however, he does not claim the Air Force incorrectly counseled
him on the transfer process.
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 4 March 2011, for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit C). As of this date, no response has been received by
this office.
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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 an 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 was not denied the opportunity to transfer benefits to
his son and he has not provided evidence that he was
miscounseled. 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 Docket
Number BC-2011-00204 in Executive Session on 12 March 2012,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Jan 11.
Exhibit B. Letter, USAF/A1PA, dated 28 Feb 11.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 4 Mar 11.
Panel Chair
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