RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2013-00104
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His record be corrected to reflect he transferred his Post-9/11
GI Bill to his dependents effective 11 February 2010.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He elected to transfer his educational benefits (TEB) to his
dependents when it became available in February 2010. He was
not aware the benefits did not transfer until August 2012. He
contacted the education office and provided them with a copy of
the screenshot as proof of his enrollment. He was told there
was nothing they could do as there was no record of his
enrollment. His only option was to reenroll.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides TEB screenshot,
his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty and other supporting documentation.
The applicants complete submission, with attachments, is at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is a member of the Air Force Reserves serving in
the grade of technical sergeant.
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this case are
contained in the letter prepared by the office of primary
responsibility and contained at Exhibit B.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFRC/A1K recommends denial. The applicant contends he applied
for the TEB on 11 February 2010. However, there is no record of
that transfer on the TEB website. Based on the screenshot
submitted by the applicant, he never transferred anything to his
dependents. The transferred months reflects 0 for both
dependents. This is not a valid application for transfer.
Furthermore, he did not have the retainability for the benefits
on 11 February 2010.
The record shows the applicant applied for the TEB on 14 August
2011. His application was rejected because he failed to
complete the required Statement of Understanding. He applied
for the benefits again on 22 August 2012. He met the
requirements and this application was approved. His dependents
have a start date of 22 August 2012 and his service obligation
ends on 21 August 2016.
The complete A1K 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 14 April 2013, for review and comment within
30 days (Exhibit C). 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 an error or injustice. We took
notice of the applicants complete submission in judging the
merits of this 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; most notably, the applicant failed to
specify the number of months he wished to transfer to each of
his dependents. Based on the evidence before us, it appears the
applicant failed to exercise due diligence to ensure the
transfer of benefits was effected as he intended. 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-2013-00104 in Executive Session on 24 September 2013,
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Feb 13, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFRC/A1K, dated 5 Apr 13.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 14 Apr 13.
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