RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 98-03460
INDEX CODE 128.10
COUNSEL: None
HEARING DESIRED: No
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He receive a remission of debt ($636.65) incurred for the shipment of
his household goods.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The reasons applicant believes he has been the victim of an error
and/or an injustice are contained in his complete submission, which is
at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The relevant facts pertaining to this application, extracted from the
applicant's military records, are contained in the letter prepared by
the appropriate office of the Defense Finance & Accounting Service
(DFAS). Accordingly, there is no need to recite these facts in this
Record of Proceedings.
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DFAS EVALUATION:
The Chief, Claims Branch, DFAS-DE/FYCC, reviewed the application and
states that they contacted the Waivers and Remission Branch (DFAS-
DE/FYCT) for their recommendation and were informed that had the
applicant’s remission application been received prior to his
separation, they would have recommended remission of $316.65 and
denial of $320.00 based on guidelines set forth by the Office of the
Secretary of the Air Force.
A complete copy of the DFAS evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF DFAS EVALUATION:
A complete copy of the DFAS evaluation was forwarded to the applicant
on 8 March 1999, for review and comment. As of this date, no response
has been received by this office.
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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. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of probable error or injustice warranting remission of a
portion of the applicant’s indebtedness. It appears that had the
applicant been advised of his excess weight prior to his separation,
he could have submitted a request for remission. DFAS-DE states that
had the remission application been received prior to his separation,
the recommendation would have been for remission of $316.65 of the
debt. In an effort to remove any possibility of an injustice to the
applicant, we agree with the DFAS-DE recommendation. Applicant’s
request for remission of the entire debt is duly noted. However, in
the absence of substantive evidence to show that the collection of the
remaining portion of the debt is unduly harsh or contrary to
prevailing directives, we find no compelling basis upon which to grant
remission of the entire debt.
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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force
relating to APPLICANT, be corrected to show that on 30 March 1997 he
applied for remission of indebtedness incurred as a result of excess
weight of household goods and his application was approved in the
amount of $316.65 by competent authority.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in
Executive Session on 3 June 1999, under the provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Martha Maust, Panel Chair
Ms. Barbara J. White-Olson, Member
Mr. Clarence D. Long II, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 28 Nov 98, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, DFAS-DE/FYCC, dated 18 Feb 99.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 8 Mar 99.
MARTHA MAUST
Panel Chair
AFBCMR 98-03460
MEMORANDUM FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF
Having received and considered the recommendation of the Air
Force Board for Correction of Military Records and under the authority
of Section 1552, Title 10, United States Code (70A Stat 116), it is
directed that:
The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air
Force relating to , be corrected to show that on 30
March 1997 he applied for remission of indebtedness incurred as a
result of excess weight of household goods and his application was
approved in the amount of $316.65 by competent authority.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards
Agency
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