AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
COUNSEL: NONE
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-00913
HEARING DESIRED: NO
IN THE MATTER OF:
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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:
The Post 9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) was
not conveyed in a timely manner before his retirement date.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides a copy of his DD
Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
The applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the Air National Guard (ANG)
who was transferred to the Retired Reserve effective 28 February
2012 in the grade of master sergeant (E-7) after serving 34 years
of satisfactory service for retired pay.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
NGB/A1PS recommends approval. A1PS states that they concur with
the Subject Matter Expert (SME), NGB/A1Y. A1Y indicates that
they contacted the Retention Office Manager (ROM) at the
applicant’s former Wing, to obtain additional information. The
ROM stated that information on the Post 9/11 GI Bill is posted in
the Wing Newsletter on every Unit Training Assembly (UTA)
weekend, and the Unit Career Advisors also brief their unit
members on the Post 9/11 GI Bill requirements. The ROM indicated
that even though she didn’t recall speaking to the applicant, he
could have applied for the Post 9/11 GI Bill TEB anytime after
the program became available on the website or by mailing his
paper election.
A1Y indicates that if the Board finds there was an injustice,
they recommend approval of the applicant’s request.
The complete A1PS evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 25 June 2012, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit
C). As of this date, this office has received no response.
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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 note the Air
Force office of primary responsibility recommends approval if the
Board finds an injustice. However, based on the applicant's
complete submission and his available military records, we find
no evidence of an error or injustice. The TEB program
information and guidance was made available through the Air Force
Personnel Center (AFPC) and the Department of Veterans Affairs
(DVA) beginning early 2009. Every effort was made by the
Department of Defense, Department of Veteran Affairs, and the
services to make sure every eligible service member understood
the process for transferring benefits. The TEB system began
accepting applications as of 27 June 2009 with an effective date
no earlier than 1 August 2009. In addition, according to
NGB/A1Y, the Post 9/11 GI Bill was posted in the applicant’s Wing
Newsletter on every Unit Training Assembly (UTA) weekend, and the
Unit Career Advisor’s briefed their members on the Post 9/11 GI
Bill requirements. Based on the above, we conclude the applicant
had ample notification of this benefit. Therefore, we find the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.
Accordingly, 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
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The following documentary evidence was considered in connection
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-00913:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 Feb 12, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Record.
Exhibit B. Letter, NGB/A1PS, dated 11 Jun 12, w/atch.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 25 Jun 12.
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-2012-00913 in Executive Session on 13 November 2012,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
Panel Chair
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