AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-01611
COUNSEL: NONE
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:
His service with the Maryland Air National Guard qualifies him
for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
In support of his request, the applicant provides excerpts from
his military personnel record.
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant retired from the Maryland Air National Guard on
23 Jul 05 in the grade of master sergeant.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate offices of
the Air Force, which are at Exhibit B and C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
NGB/A1YR is not authorized to recommend approval of the
applicant’s request based on the guidance provided that states,
“Eligible Individuals:. Any member of the Armed Forces on or
after August 1, 2009, who, at the time of approval of the
individual’s request to transfer entitlement to educational
assistance under this section is eligible for Post 9/11 GI Bill”
and “Time for Transfer. An individual approved to transfer
entitlement to education assistance under this section may
transfer such entitlement to the individual’s family member only
while serving in the Armed Forces.”
The complete NGB/A1YR evaluation is at Exhibit B.
NGB/A1PS concurs with the evaluation from NGB/A1YR.
The complete NGB/A1PS evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The applicant responded by stating that had he been notified and
made aware that the transferability was only available while
serving in the Armed Forces and prior to retirement, he would
have transferred these benefits to his eligible dependents prior
to his retirement.
The applicant’s complete submission 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 not timely filed; however, it is in the
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of 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 has
not been the victim of an error or injustice. While we note the
applicant’s claim that he would have transferred these
educational benefits to his dependents prior to his retirement;
we note that he retired prior to the establishment of the Post
9/11 GI Bill program and thus does not qualify for these
benefits. Therefore, 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-2012-01611 in Executive Session on 13 Nov 12, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 Apr 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, NGB/A1YR, dated 5 Jun 12.
Exhibit C. Letter, NGB/A1PS, dated 11 Jun 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 19 Jun 12.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 16 Jul 12.
Panel Chair
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