RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-04287 

 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His records be corrected to reflect he made a timey election for 
Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) coverage for his 
eligible spouse. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

He made a mistake by not adding his wife to his military 
retirement account. He is 100 percent disabled and does not 
want his family to suffer for a mistake he made. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 6 February 2006, the applicant was relieved from his reserve 
assignment and transferred to the retired reserve to await 
reserve retired pay at age 60. 

 

The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of 
primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

ARPC/DPTT recommends denial, indicating the applicant was 
notified of eligibility to participate in the RCSBP on 
6 February 2006; however, he did not have eligible dependents at 
the time of said notification. He later married on 6 August 
2007, but failed to provide the proper notification within one 
year of his marriage as required by 10 USC § 1448(a)(5)(B). 
While the applicant timely submitted the proper election upon 
the birth of his daughter, he did not do so within the 
prescribed year of marrying his spouse. Based on the 


information provided, relief cannot be granted. In accordance 
with 10 USC § 1448, the applicant had one year from the date of 
his marriage to add his spouse to his RCSBP election, but failed 
to do so. 

 

A complete copy of the ARPC/DPTT evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the 
applicant on 26 November 2012 for review and comment within 30 
days. As of this date, no response has been received by this 
office (Exhibit D). 

 

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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 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 an error or injustice. We took 
notice of the applicant’s 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 
(OPR) and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion 
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 in this 
application. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; the 
application was denied without a personal appearance; and the 
applicant 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-2012-04287 in Executive Session on 7 May 2013, under 
the provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 Panel Chair 

 Member 

 Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Sep 12, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, ARPC/DPTT, dated 13 Nov 12, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Nov 12. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair