RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 00-02944
INDEX CODE: 128.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be reimbursed for the actual expenses incurred while in off-base
temporary lodging facilities.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He resided at the L--- G--- Hotel from 1-24 July 2000 for a total of
23 days and incurred room rate charges totaling $4,970.31. He filed
for reimbursement of lodging expenses and received a total of only
$2,857.00 or $124.00 a day. He states that there is an outstanding
balance of $2,113.31 which he is unable to settle.
In support of the appeal, applicant submits a personal statement, copy
of PCS orders, 2 Non-Availability of On-Base temporary Lodging
Facilities letters, an Off Base Hotel Listing and other documentation.
Applicant's complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving in the Regular Air Force in the
grade of staff sergeant.
Upon arrival of his permanent change of station (PCS), applicant was
provided with a Non-Availability of government quarters letter, an
approved list of off-base quarters, and informed that, due to the
upcoming G-8 Summit, he would have to seek temporary unaccompanied
quarters off-base. The only available approved off-base quarters was
at the XXXXX Hotel with daily room rates between $200.00-$250.00. The
current maximum lodging allowance was $124.00 a day. Applicant filed
for reimbursement of lodging expenses for the period 1 July 2000 to 24
July 2000 in the amount of $4,970.31; however, he was only reimbursed
the amount of $2,857.00.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
The Chief, Compensation & Entitlements, AF/DPRCC, reviewed the
application and states that currently there is no authority for actual
expense reimbursement for PCS lodging expenses. Based on current
policy the applicant is not authorized reimbursement for actual TLA
expenses.
A complete copy of the evaluation, with attachments, is attached at
Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 15 December 2000, a copy of the Air Force evalauation was forwarded
to applicant for review and response within 30 days. 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. In view of the
circumstances of this case and in consideration of the fact that the
Air Force recognizes the injustice placed on the applicant, we
recommend the relief request be approved. The Air Force is in the
process of changing the JFTR’ however, the change will not relieve the
applicant of the debt he incurred. However, we believe that the
applicant is entitled to reimbursement for the monies he spent based
on the circumstances of this case. Accordingly, his records be
corrected to the extent indicated below.
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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 actual temporary
lodging allowance (TLA) was authorized by compentent authority for the
period of 1 July 2000 through 24 July 2000, and he be reimbursed for
expenses incurred while in off-base temporary lodging facilities.
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The following members of the Board considered this application in
Executive Session on 27 February 2001, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. David C. Van Gasbeck, Panel Chair
Mr. Michael V. Barbino, Member
Mr. Daniel F. Wenker, Member
All members voted to correct the records, as recommended. The
following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 25 Oct 00, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AF/DPRCC, dated 4 Dec 00, w/atchs.
Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 15 Dec 00.
DAVID C. VAN GASBECK
Panel Chair
AFBCMR 00-02944
INDEX CODE: 128.00
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 APPLICANT, be corrected to show that actual temporary
lodging allowance (TLA) was authorized by compentent authority, for
the period of 1July 2000 through 24 July 2000, and he be reimbursed
for expenses incurred while in off-base temporary lodging facilities.
JOE G. LINEBERGER
Director
Air Force Review Boards Agency
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