RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-02830
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NOT INDICATED
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
She be allowed to transfer her Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to her
dependents.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
On 17 Jan 12, she applied to transfer her Post-9/11 GI Bill
benefits to her dependents; however, on 30 Jan 12, her
application was rejected because she did not complete and return
the Statement of Understanding (SOU). She tried to resubmit her
application and attempted to sign the SOU but was informed she
needed to extend her enlistment for a year. At the time of her
initial application, she had the required amount of time on her
enlistment to be approved for the benefits. She does not
understand why her application is now being denied, when this
should have been brought to her attention at the time of her
application.
In support of her request, the applicant provides a copy of an
email.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving on active duty.
In accordance with Directive-Type Memorandum 09-003, 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 GI Bill, has at least 6 years of service in the Armed
Forces on the date of election, and agreed to serve a specified
additional period in the Armed Forces from the date of election
(if applicable), may transfer unused Post-9/11 benefits to their
dependents pursuant to Service regulations (38 United States
Code (USC) 3319(b)(1).
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial. The applicant did not provide
adequate justification or documentation. Prior to the applicant
reaching the MilConnect website to submit her Transfer of
Educational Benefits (TEB) request, she would have gone through
the virtual Military Personnel Flight (vMPF). Prior to being
able to access Self-Service Actions, the applicant would have
had to click a button stating I have verified my email and
phone. This function allows the applicant to provide both a
military and personal email address. Had the applicant
accurately completed this step, she would have received two
emails from the Total Force Service Center (TFSC). The first
one would have been her initial application, instructing her on
the actions she needed to complete. The second would have been
the rejection of her TEB request.
In addition, when the applicant applied through MilConnect there
was a Message from your Service Component displayed, which
states Your transfer request is not final until you digitally
sign the AF Form 4406, Post-9/11 GI Bill TEB SOU in vMPF.
Within 72 duty hours, you will receive an Air Force Personnel
Center (AFPC) email with TEB incident in the subject line,
stating your AF Form 4406 is ready for signature. If you do
not receive this email, call the TFSC at 1-800-525-0102 ASAP!
There is no record of the applicant inquiring on the status of
her application until an email was sent from AFPC/DPSIT
Education Services advising her that her previous submission had
expired and she would need to reapply.
The complete DPSIT evaluation is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 28 Jun 13, for review and comment within 30 days
(Exhibit C). As of this date, this office has not received a
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 applicants 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 BC-2013-
02830 in Executive Session on 28 Mar 14, under the provisions of
AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 4 Jun 2013, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 17 June 2013.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 June 2013.
Panel Chair
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