RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05036
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be corrected to show he transferred his Post-9/11
GI Bill educational benefits to his spouse while he was on
active duty.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He just became aware he had 36 months of Post-9/11 GI benefits.
His twenty years of service should allow him to transfer the
benefits to his family members since he is not going to use
them. Being retired should not stop him from transferring his
benefits.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant served in the Air Force Reserve, and retired on
13 Jul 09.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are
contained in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFRC/A1K recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of
an error or injustice. For the first time in history, service
members enrolled in the Post-9/11 GI Bill Program are able to
transfer unused educational benefits to their dependent spouses
or children. Any member of the Armed Forces, active duty or
Selected Reserve, officer or enlisted, on or after 1 Aug 09, who
is eligible for the Post-9/11 Bill, has at least six years of
service in the Armed Forces on the date of election, and agrees
to serve four additional years in the Armed Forces from the date
of election can transfer their unused Post-9/11 benefits to
their dependents (Title 38 USC, Chapter 33, § 3319(b)(1)).
Title 38 USC, Chapter 33, § 3319(f)(1) adds that the transfer of
such entitlement can only be done while serving as a member of
the armed forces when the transfer is executed. However, the
applicant retired on 13 Jul 09, prior to the 1 Aug 09 effective
date of the transferability features of the program and is
therefore not entitled to transfer his educational benefits.
A complete copy of the AFRC/A1K 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 11 Jan 13 for review and comment within 30 days.
As of this date, no response has been received by this office
(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 (OPR) and
adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice.
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 the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and 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-2012-05036 in Executive Session on 2 Jul 13, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 22 Oct 12.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFRC/A1K, dated 20 Dec 12.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jan 13.
Panel Chair
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