RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2010-00552 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

He be allowed to withdraw his participation in the Reserve 
Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He was unable to complete the form for his SBP election in the 
90 day time frame. Due to his wife’s illness, he was not able to 
have her signature witnessed by a notary public. The form was 
completed with option “A” as soon he was able to do so. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal 
statement. 

 

The applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant was notified of his eligibility to participate in 
the RCSBP in 2008. He made no election during that time and was 
automatically enrolled in Option C, immediate annuity for spouse 
and children. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

ARPC/DPP recommends denial. DPP states the RCSBP package that 
was sent to the applicant clearly explained that if the election 
form was not received or postmarked within 90 calendar days of 
receipt of the package, then the applicant will be considered to 
have made an election. A cover letter was provided with contact 
phone numbers for the applicant to call with any questions, or 
concerns. 

 

 

 

 


Discontinuing the RCSBP program does not stop the Reserve 
Component portion of the plan. The Reserve portion is for 
coverage before age 60 should the applicant become deceased 
before collecting retired pay at age 60. The reduction in 
retired pay is calculated so that the premiums for the RCSBP 
coverage are paid over the course of the applicant’s lifetime as 
actuarially projected. 

 

The DPP complete evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit B. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

On 24 March 2010, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was 
forwarded to the applicant 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. The 
applicant’s contentions are duly noted; 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. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of an error or 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. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2010-00552 in Executive Session on 21 September 2010, 
under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 


 

 

 

The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2010-00552 was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 30 January 2010, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, ARPC/DPP, dated 17 March 2010, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 24 March 2010. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair