RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 99-00670
INDEX CODE 128.10
XXXXXXX COUNSEL: None
XXXXXXX HEARING DESIRED: No
APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His debt [$1,788.00] incurred during a permanent change of station
(PCS) move of household good (HHG) be remitted.
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.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
According to DD Form 139, Pay Adjustment Authorization, dated 19 May
1998, the applicant was 2,918 pounds over his weight allowance of
11,000 pounds. He had two shipments. His regular HHG were 2,018
overweight, for a cost of $1,655.38, and his do-it-yourself (DITY)
move was 900 pounds overweight, for a cost of $727.56. DFAS-DE/FYCC
advises that the applicant’s original total debt for overweight goods
was $2,382.94, of which $594.94 was remitted, leaving a balance of
$1,788.00.
DFAS EVALUATION:
The Chief, Claims Branch, DFAS-DE/FYCC, reviewed this appeal and
advised that $594.94 of the original $2,382.94 debt was remitted,
leaving a remaining debt of $1,788.00. The Chief provides her
rationale for denying further relief.
A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit B.
APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF DFAS EVALUATION:
The applicant responded by electronic mailgram (EMail). He contends he
was not given enough time to prepare for the humanitarian move and
that the amount of the debt indicated in [the advisory letter] is
incorrect.
On 19 November 1999, the AFBCMR Staff received a faxed financial
statement from the applicant.
A complete copy of applicant’s response, and financial statement, is
at Exhibit D.
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 probable error or injustice. After a thorough review
of the evidence of record and applicant’s submission, we are not
persuaded that his HHG debt should be remitted. Applicant’s
contentions are duly noted, as was the fact that a portion of his debt
has already been remitted. Contrary to his assertions, the original
debt was $2,382.94 and, with the $594.94 remission, was reduced to
$1,788.00. He has not provided persuasive evidence demonstrating that
either the original or remaining debt is in error or unjust and should
be remitted in its entirety. We believe he has been afforded
sufficient relief in the form of the $594.94 remission, and find no
compelling basis upon which to recommend granting his request.
THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of probable 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.
The following members of the Board considered this application in
Executive Session on 21 January 2000, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Benedict A. Kausal IV, Panel Chair
Mr. Patrick R. Wheeler, Member
Ms. Rita J. Maldonado, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 8 Mar 99, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, DFAS-DE/FYCC, dated 12 Apr 99.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 3 MAY 99.
Exhibit D. EMail, Applicant, 13 May 99, w/atch.
BENEDICT A. KAUSAL IV
Panel Chair
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