RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-05048
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational
benefits to his dependents.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was not counseled on the process to transfer education
benefits before his discharge.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former Air National Guard member who was
transferred to the Retired Reserve on 15 June 2011.
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 C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
NGB/A1Y recommends denial indicating there is no evidence of an
error an injustice. Service members of the Armed Forces who, on
or after 1 August 2009, eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, had
at least six years of service on the date of election and agreed
to serve (if applicable) a specified additional period from the
date of election, may transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Benefits to
their dependents. The transfer of such entitlements must be
done while the service member is on active duty.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), the Department of
Defense (DoD) and the Military Services widely publicized the
Post-9/11 GI Bill and the transferability feature. DoD developed
a special website, hosted by Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC),
to facilitate the transfer of educational benefits. The website
system was operational on 27 June 2009 for the purpose of
accepting transfer of benefits applications. The ANG used
Retention Office Managers (ROMs) at each Wing to disseminate
information regarding the transfer of education benefits to unit
members.
The ROM for the applicants unit states that information on the
transfer of education benefits was provided to unit members via
briefings, Commanders Calls, newsletters, and informational
handouts. After being briefed on transferring education
benefits, the applicant elected not to reenlist or extend to
meet the service obligation required to transfer Post 9/11
benefits and sought only to retire after 20 years of service.
A complete copy of the NGB/A1Y evaluation, with attachments 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 24 February 2013, for review and comment within 30
days. As of this date, no response has been received by this
office.
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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. 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 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-2012-05048 in Executive Session on 12 August 2013,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 October 2012.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, NGB/A1Y, dated 7 January 2013, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 February 2013.
Panel Chair
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