RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-01981
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: YES
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be allowed to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of
Educational Benefits (TEB) to his dependent.
APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He applied for TEB in 2009 and completed all requirements.
The applicants complete submission, with attachment, is at
Exhibit A.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 1 April 2011, the applicant retired from active duty in the
grade of master sergeant.
The applicants Total Active Federal Military Service Date is
6 March 1987.
AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial. DPSIT states according to the
Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) application, there is no
record the applicant applied for TEB at any time, nor did he
inquire with the Total Force Service Center (TFSC) according to
the Right Now Technology regarding TEB (to include eligibility
for the program). Therefore, no eligibility for the program
could be established, as the law/regulations cite the date of
request as the date on which the appropriate service obligation
would be established (IAW AFI 36-2306, Attachment 9, A9.18.1.2,
A9.18.1.3 and A9.18.1.4). Based on his TAFMSD, he would have
incurred no obligation with TEB approval. Without a request, a
TEB application cannot be approved.
The complete AFPC/DPSIT evaluation is at Exhibit B.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 10 October 2014, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was
forwarded to the applicant for review and response within
30 days (Exhibit C). As of this date, no response has been
received by this office.
THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT:
1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by
existing law or regulations.
2. The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.
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 the
rationale expressed as the basis for our conclusion the
applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. We
note there is no record the applicant applied for TEB or that he
inquired with the TFSC regarding the TEB. Therefore, in the
absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no basis to
recommend granting the relief sought in this application.
4. The applicants case is adequately documented and it has not
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel
will materially add to our understanding of the issues involved.
Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably
considered.
THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of an error or an injustice; the
application was denied without a personal appearance; and the
application will only be reconsidered upon the submission of
newly discovered relevant evidence not considered with this
application.
The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket
Number BC-2014-01981 in Executive Session on 14 July 2015, under
the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 19 June 2014, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSIT, dated 14 July 2014.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 October 2014.
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