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AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-05521
Original file (BC-2012-05521.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2012-05521
		COUNSEL:  NONE
		HEARING DESIRED: NO

	 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His initial request for Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Education 
Benefits dated 17 September 2010  (TEB) be reinstated.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

1. He transferred his Post-9/11 education benefits to his weife 
and daughter on 25 October 2010.  After his application, he 
received no email to sign additional documentation and assumed 
the process was complete.  

2. On 8 Nov 12, he received an email stating that his Statement 
of Understanding (SOU) was not signed.  In order to transfer the 
benefits now he would incur a 4 year Active Duty Service 
Commitment (ADSC).  Currently he has 19 years of active duty and 
plans on retiring in two years.  

In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his 
Submit Transfer Request and email communications.

His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade 
of major.  

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial.  On 25 Oct 12, an email was sent 
to the applicant requesting him to sign the SOU; however, he 
never signed the SOU or attempted to follow-up by contacting the 
Total Force Serve Center (TFSC) to see if his application was 
complete.  The email that was sent to the applicant specifically 
states the steps to take in order to process and complete his 
TEB application.  It is clear the applicant failed to complete 
the process by not submitting the SOU.  Additionally, on 12 Nov 
10, another email was sent to the applicant notifying him that 
his TEB application had expired because he did sign the SOU.  
Without signing the SOU, the TFSC has no way of knowing if the 
applicant agrees to the 4-year ADSC that goes along with the 
TEB.

The complete DPSIT 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 11 Jan 13 for review and comment within 30 days.  
As of this date, this office has received no response.

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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 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.  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 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-2012-05521 in Executive Session on 12 Aug 13, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:

	, Panel Chair
	, Member
	, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered:

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, dated 26 Nov 12, w/atchs.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 11 Dec 12, w/atchs.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 11 Jan 13.




                                   
                                   Panel Chair

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