RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-01310
INDEX CODE: 128.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be reimbursed for premiums deducted from his pay for Servicemen’s
Group Life Insurance (SGLI) for the months of November 2001 through
February 2002.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The reasons the applicant believes the records to be in error or
unjust and the evidence submitted in support of the appeal are at
Exhibit A.
Supporting documents were not submitted. The applicant’s complete
submission 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 Air Force at Exhibit B.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ ARPC/DPS recommends the application be denied. DPS stated that
there is no written evidence the applicant completed the Family
Servicemember’s Group Life Insurance (FSGLI) election statement. If
the decision is to grant the relief sought, or if the applicant can
provide a copy of his original election in Dec 01, the applicant’s
record should be corrected to show that he elected to withdraw
coverage under FSGLI, effective 9 Dec 01.
The HQ ARPC/DPS evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to applicant on 10
May 2002 for review and response. As of this date, no response has
been received by this office (Exhibit C).
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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 error or injustice. After thoroughly reviewing the
evidence of record and noting the applicant’s complete submission, we
agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of
primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis
for our decision that the applicant has failed to sustain his burden
that he has suffered either an error or an injustice. Other than his
own assertions, the applicant has provided no evidence to substantiate
he completed an FSGLI election statement prior to the one on file,
dated Feb 02. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, we find no
compelling basis to recommend granting the relief sought in this
application.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of 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.
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The following members of the Board considered Docket Number 02-01310
in Executive Session on 24 July 2002, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Joseph G. Diamond, Panel Chair
Mr. Jackson A. Hauslein, Member
Mr. Edward H. Parker, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Apr 02.
Exhibit B. Letter, HQ ARPC/DPS, dated 30 Apr 02, w/atch.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 10 May 02.
JOSEPH G. DIAMOND
Panel Chair
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