RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-03511
		
		COUNSEL:  NONE

		HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His record be corrected to reflect that he accomplished a Post- 
9/11 GI Bill transfer of educational benefits (TEB) to his 
dependents in 2010.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He submitted a request to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill 
transfer of educational benefits (TEB) to his dependents in 2010 
and completed the required 4-year retainability extension.  He 
was told the extension would be updated and the paperwork would 
be sent to the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) for 
processing.  When he looked up the status of his TEB, he found, 
the paperwork was not submitted to the DVA, the website was not 
updated and he would have to extend for two more years to obtain 
the required retainability.  This was not his fault and at this 
time, he is not willing to extend for two more years.  

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, 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 Senior Master Sergeant, E-8.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIT recommends approval.  DPSIT states the applicant was 
not given the proper information that he was able to transfer 
the Post-9/11 GI Bill TEB to his dependents.  The applicant 
signed up for the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit for himself by going 
to the DVA website and also extended to obtain the necessary 
retainability but never received the official Statement of 
Understanding (SOU) from the Total Force Service Center.  Based 
on this information they recommend approval of the applicant’s 
request.  

The complete AFPC/DPSIT evaluation is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 17 September 2012, for review and comment within 
30 days (Exhibit D).  To date, a response has not been received.  

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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.  Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or an injustice.  After a 
thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant’s 
complete submission, we are persuaded that relief is warranted.  
In this respect, we note the applicant has provided 
documentation substantiating he applied for the Transfer of 
Education Benefits (TEB) for his dependents.  We also note the 
comments of the Air Force office of primary responsibility  
indicating the applicant signed up to transfer his Post-9/11 GI 
Bill educational benefits to his dependents by going to the DVA 
website and also extended to obtain the necessary retainability 
but never received the official Statement of Understanding (SOU) 
from the Total Force Service Center.  In view of this and noting 
the applicant did take affirmative action to transfer his 
educational benefits, we find a sufficient basis to conclude 
that he has been the victim of an injustice and therefore, 
recommend the records be corrected as indicated below.  

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:

The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force 
relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 15 March 2010, 
he elected to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill Educational Benefits 
to his dependents.  

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The following members of the Board considered this application 
in Executive Session on 9 May 2013, under the provisions of AFI 
36-2603:

		, Panel Chair
      , Member
		, Member

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2012-03511 was considered:  

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 20 July 2012, w/atch.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 4 September 2012.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 September 2012.




                                   
                                   Panel Chair



AFBCMR
1500 West Perimeter Road, Suite 3700
Joint Base Andrews NAF Washington, MD 20762




Dear:

	Your application to the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records, AFBCMR 
BC-2012-03511 has been finalized.

	The Board determined that the military records should be corrected as set forth in the 
attached copy of a Memorandum for the Chief of Staff, United States Air Force.  The office 
responsible for making the correction will inform you when your records have been changed.

	After correction, the records will be reviewed to determine if you are entitled to any 
monetary benefits as a result of the correction of records.  This determination is made by the 
Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS-IN), Indianapolis, Indiana, and involves the 
assembly and careful checking of finance records.  It may also be necessary for the DFAS-IN to 
communicate directly with you to obtain additional information to ensure the proper settlement of 
your claim.  Because of the number and complexity of claims workload, you should expect some 
delay.  We assure you, however, that every effort will be made to conclude this matter at the 
earliest practical date.

                                                                                  Sincerely,




				                                   
				                                   Chief Examiner
				                                   Air Force Board for Correction
				                                   of Military Records

Attachments:
1. Record of Board Proceedings
2. Directive

cc: DFAS-IN



AFBCMR BC-2012-03511




MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF

	Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air Force Board for 
Correction of Military Records and under the authority of Section 1552, Title 10, United States 
Code it is directed that:

	The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to, be corrected to 
show that on 15 March 2010, he elected to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill Educational Benefits.  




                                                                            
                                                                            Director
                                                                            Air Force Review Boards Agency
























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