RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-05053 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

1. His official records be corrected to show he was eligible 
and elected Career Status Bonus (CSB). 

 

2. His active duty service commitment (ADSC) for the Post-9/11 
GI Bill Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) be removed from 
his records. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

1. He made a CSB election with the intention of rolling the 
payments into his Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). His election was 
never entered into the system, but his election is in the 
Automated Records Management System (ARMS). 

 

2. He elected the Post-9/11 GI Bill TEB, but was advised any 
incurred ADSC would be waived. When his records were updated 
with his new ADSC, he tried to revoke his election on-line the 
day before his TEB approval letter was signed. Then he was told 
if he adjusted his transfer to his dependents to equal zero 
percent, the ADSC would automatically revert back to his prior 
ADSC. When this didn’t work, he was advised to apply for an 
ADSC waiver at retirement. 

 

In support of his request, he provides his CSB Notification 
Memorandum and various e-mails concerning his attempt to 
administratively resolve the CSB issue; the Department of 
Defense notification of his approval for Post-9/11 GI Bill 
benefits, and select communications with the Department of 
Veterans Affairs and the Air Force Personnel Center. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in 
the grade of major (O-4). 

 

On 3 Oct 08, the applicant’s commander or designated 
representative notified him he was eligible to make a CSB 
election and provided him a DD Form 2839, CAREER STATUS BONUS 
(CSB) ELECTION. The applicant acknowledged receipt of the 
action, indicating he understood he had until 15 Oct 08 to make 
his election and return the DD Form 2839. 

 

Post 9/11 GI Bill: Any member of the Armed Forces, active duty 
or Selected Reserve, officer or enlisted, on or after 1 Aug 09, 
who is eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, has at least six 
years of service in the Armed Forces on the date of election, 
and agrees to serve a specified additional period in the Armed 
Forces from the date of election (if applicable), may transfer 
unused Post 9/11 benefits to their dependents 

 

On 18 Feb 11, the applicant acknowledged and electronically 
signed the Post 9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Educational Benefits 
Statement of Understanding (SOU), which states “I will incur a 
service obligation of 4 years and an Active Duty Service 
Commitment (ADSC) will be updated in my records effective from 
the date of application in the Defense Manpower Data Center 
(DMDC) Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) website.” 

 

On 18 Feb 11, the applicant also elected to transfer his 
education benefits to his dependents, thereby incurring an ADSC 
which extended his retirement eligibility date from Feb 13 to 
Feb 15. 

 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
described in the letters prepared by the Air Force offices of 
responsibility which are included at Exhibit C and D. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOR recommends denial of the applicant’s request 
pertaining to the CSB, indicating there is no evidence of an 
error or injustice. The applicant is requesting CSB election be 
authorized and changed from “Eligible, but did not elect CSB” to 
“Eligible and elected CSB.” There is a Notification of CSB 
Redux Eligibility Memorandum for the member in ARMS; however, 
there is no DD Form 2839, Career Status Bonus Election Form. By 
initialing the notification memorandum the applicant indicated 
he understood he had until 15 Oct 08 to make an election and 
return the DD Form 2839 to his Commander’s Support Staff. The 
applicant did not return the DD Form 2839, therefore, he is no 
longer eligible for CSB. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPSOR evaluation is at Exhibit C. 


AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial of the applicant’s request related 
to his Post 9/11 GI Bill related ADSC, indicating there is no 
evidence of an error or injustice. Based upon the information 
reported in the TEB and counseling notes in Right Now Technology 
(RNT) by Total Force Service Center (TFSC) personnel, the 
applicant was provided with instructions/requirements that he 
needed to accomplish prior to his TEB application being 
approved. Specifically, he needed to sign a SOU agreeing to the 
obligated service required to participate in the TEB option 
under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. In addition, when applying for TEB 
on the DMDC website, the member is clearly advised not to elect 
to transfer their benefits if they are not willing to complete 
the requisite service obligation and that revocation of the 
transfer does not automatically cancel the associated ADSC, even 
if the benefits have not been used. The applicant initiated the 
process of TEB transfer by going onto the TEB website as is 
noted on the email that he received and incurred the appropriate 
ADSC. He also signed the SOU, which clearly indicated that he 
would incur a service obligation of four years, and his TEB 
benefits were approved. 

 

The complete AFPC/DPSIT evaluation, with attachments is at 
Exhibit E. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 10 Feb 12 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. 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 opinions and 
recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary 
responsibility (OPR) and adopt their rationale as the basis for 
our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim of an error 
of 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 BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2011-05053 in Executive Session on 13 Sep 12, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Forms 149, dated 7 Nov 11 and 4 Jan 12, 

 w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOR, dated 24 Jan 12. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 31 Jan 12, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit E. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 Feb 12. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair