RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-04348
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of
Educational Benefits (TEB) to his dependents.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He served his country for 28 years and is asking for what is due
to him. He was not properly advised regarding his benefits.
Prior to his retirement at Keesler AFB he was briefed by
personnel at the education office that he could complete the TEB
process after retirement.
In support of the applicants appeal, he provides a personal
statement, email communique and other documentation.
The applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 1 December 2010, the applicant with 28 years and 14 days on
active duty retired in the grade of senior master sergeant under
the provisions of AFI 36-3203 (Voluntary Retirement: Maximum
Service Or Time In Grade).
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application,
extracted from the applicants military records, are contained
in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air
Force at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIT recommends approval. DPSIT states the applicants
Total Active Federal Military Service Date (TAFMSD) was
17 November 1982; therefore, he would not have incurred an
active duty service commitment/obligation for TEB approval. The
Keesler Education Office should have been aware that the TEB can
only be accomplished while a member is active duty Air Force.
Due to this improper counseling, the applicant believed no
action was required prior to retirement and thus became
ineligible. A clear injustice occurred in this case. The
applicants TEB should be approved effective 29 November 2010 -
1 day prior to the date of separation.
The DPSIT complete evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 28 February 2014, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was
forwarded to the applicant for review and response within
30 days (Exhibit D). 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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to
demonstrate the existence of an injustice warranting corrective
action. In this respect, the Air Force office of primary
responsibility (OPR) has indicated that due to improper TEB
counseling, the applicant was not aware of the requirements to
transfer his benefits. Therefore, in order to preclude the
possibility of an injustice to the applicant, the Board
recommends 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 the APPLICANT, be corrected to show on 29
November 2010, he elected to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill
Educational Benefits.
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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2013-04348 in Executive Session on 26 June 2014, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 10 September 2013, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Special Order No. AC-004467.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 21 October 2013.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR dated 28 February 2014.
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