RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-03010
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be able to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his
children.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was unaware of the need to list his children to use his Post-
9/11 GI Bill benefits prior to his retirement.
The applicants complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a former member of the Regular Air Force who
served on active duty from 12 January 1990 to 30 June 2010 and
was progressively promoted to the grade of technical sergeant (E-
6). He retired effective 1 July 2010 with 20 years, 5 months,
and 19 years active military service.
For those members eligible for retirement after 1 August 2009,
and before 1 August 2010, one year additional service is required
in order to utilize TEB benefits.
The remaining relevant facts, extracted from the applicants
military service records, are contained in the evaluation by the
Air Force office of primary responsibility at Exhibit C.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial. DPSIT states the applicant did not
provide adequate justification or documentation. He received a
pre-separation briefing counseling prior to retirement on
21 April 2010. He applied for the TEB request through the Total
Force Service Center on 17 May 2010. His request was rejected on
3 June 2010 because he did not complete and return the required
Statement of Understanding.
The complete DPSIT evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
He was never told that he had to transfer his education benefits
to his dependents prior to retiring. Had he been informed of
this requirement, he would have acted on it immediately. The
pre-separation briefing he attended lasted all of 15 minutes and
was more focused on the out-processing checklist completion than
anything else. He is asking the Board to grant his request so he
may transfer his education benefits to his daughter.
The applicants complete rebuttal is at Exhibit E.
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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 find insufficient evidence of an error or
injustice to warrant corrective action. The facts and opinions
stated in the advisory opinion appear to be based on the evidence
of record and have not been adequately rebutted by the applicant;
most notably, that he did not complete and return the required
Statement of Understanding. 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-2012-03010 in Executive Session on 17 April 2013, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Panel Chair
Member
Member
The following documentary evidence was considered in connection
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-03010:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Jul 12.
Exhibit B. Applicants Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 3 Aug 12, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 22 Aug 12.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 19 Sep 12.
Panel Chair
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