RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-01143
COUNSEL: NO
HEARING DESIRED: NO
_________________________________________________________________
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:
He submitted a request to transfer education benefits sometime
after September 2009, but after his 1 February 2010 retirement he
discovered the transfer was not completed.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of
documents extracted from his military personnel records.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former Regular Air Force member who retired on
1 Feb 10.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the
Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AF/A1PA indicates that both the Department of Defense (DoD) and
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) widely publicized the Post-
9/11 GI Bill and the transferability feature. DoD developed a
special website, hosted by the Defense Manpower Data Center
(DMDC), to facilitate the transfer of education benefits (TEB).
The website was operational on 27 Jun 09 for the purpose of
accepting transfer of benefits applications. The published
guidance at the time indicated the transfer must be made while the
member is serving in the Armed Forces. The Air Force, in
implementing its guidance, developed a comprehensive communication
plan which included the use of internal media, internal
communication tools, and external trade publications. There were
various news articles about the program; most noted the
requirement to be on duty on the 1 Aug 09 effective date to be
eligible to transfer benefits. Notwithstanding the above, the
Board could find there was an injustice if a member was on active
duty on 1 Aug 09, but did not receive counseling about the need to
execute the TEB while serving in the Armed Forces and did not have
ready access to published DoD and Air Force guidance at the time
their terminal leave began.
The complete HQ USAF/A1PA evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 13 May 11, 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of error or injustice. While we note the steps the
Air Force office of primary responsibility indicates were taken to
inform eligible personnel of this new benefit, it appears that
through no fault of the applicant, he was not timely made aware of
his eligibility and the steps necessary to transfer his benefits
to his dependents. In addition, we find no basis to question the
applicant's account in this matter and do not find it reasonable
that he would have knowingly elected not to pursue use of this
important entitlement. Therefore, we elect to resolve any doubt
in this matter in behalf of the applicant and recommend the
records be corrected as indicated below.
______________________________________________________________
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that on
31 January 2010, he elected to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill
Educational Benefits.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number
BC-2011-01143 in Executive Session on 10 Nov 11, 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 21 Mar 11, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicants Military Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ USAF/A1PA, dated 4 May 11.
Exhibit D. Letters, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 May 11.
Panel Chair
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