RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01017
IN THE MATTER OF:
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his
dependent.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He accessed the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) website and
transferred his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his son prior to
retirement.
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, a personal statement, DVA Certificate of Eligibility, DVA
denial claim letter, and other documentation in support of his
request.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 31 Mar 11, the applicant retired in the grade of master
sergeant. He served 25 years, 2 months and 22 days on active
duty.
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 B.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial. DPSIT states the member did
not provide adequate justification/documentation. On 28 Jan 11,
the applicant received pre-separation counseling and indicated
on his DD Form 2648, Pre-separation Counseling Checklist for
Active Component (AC) Service Members that he wanted counseling
for educational benefits prior to his retirement. The applicant
applied for and received notification from the DVA that his
Post-9/11 benefit was approved. When the applicant switched
from the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) to the Post-9/11 he would
have noticed the option to transfer to dependent was available
by clicking on the link “Official Department of Defense (DoD)
Transfer Educational Benefits (TEB) website” it would have led
him to the DMDC website link to TEB. The applicant stated that
he did go to the DMDC website to sign up for the transfer;
however, the Post-9/11 GI Bill block was not checked and the
status date and Obligation End Date were blank indicating the
applicant was not approved and did not sign a Statement of
Understanding (SOU). If the applicant would have sought out
personnel in the education office for guidance they would have
directed him to the Total Force Service Center where he would
have received guidance.
The complete DPSIT evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
By letter dated 16 May 12, the applicant provided a timeline of
events that transpired while applying for the Post-9/11 GI Bill
and the TEB to his son.
The applicant’s response is at 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. While the
timeline provided by the applicant is noted, we do not find the
information presented sufficiently persuasive to override the
rationale provided by the Air Force office of primary
responsibility (OPR). Therefore, we agree with the opinion and
recommendation of the Air Force OPR adopt its rationale as the
basis for our conclusion the applicant has not been the victim
of an error or injustice. While we note the timeline provided
by the applicant we do not find his uncorroborated assertion
sufficiently persuasive. 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 BC-2012-
01017 in Executive Session on 13 Sep 12, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 15 Feb 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 17 Apr 12.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 1 May 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, Applicant, dated 16 May 12.
Panel Chair
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