RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02951
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
She be allowed to transfer her Post 9/11 GI Bill educationalbenefits to her son.
THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She was never informed that she had to apply for the transfer ofeducational benefits (TEB) prior to retirement. She was alwaystold that she or her children could use the benefit.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 30 Jun 08, the applicant was relieved from active duty with areason for separation of Voluntary Retirement: sufficient
service for retirement.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial, noting that the TEB program wasnot in effect at the time of the applicants retirement on30 Jun 08. She has not provided any evidence of an error or
injustice on the part of the Air Force.
The complete DPSIT evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 6 Aug 12 for review and response. As of this date,
no response has been received by this office (Exhibit C).
THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided byexisting 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 took notice
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits ofthe case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendationof the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt itsrationale as the basis for our conclusion the applicant has notbeen the victim of an error or injustice. Therefore, in theabsence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis torecommend granting the relief sought in this application.
4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has notbeen shown that a personal appearance with or without counselwill materially add to our understanding of the issue(s)
involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorablyconsidered.
THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; theapplication was denied without a personal appearance; and theapplication will only be reconsidered upon the submission ofnewly discovered relevant evidence not considered with thisapplication.
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR DocketNumber BC-2012-02951 in Executive Session on 27 Mar 13, underthe provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Jun 12.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 19 Jul 12, w/atch.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Aug 12.
Panel Chair
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