RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-01352
INDEX CODE: 128.14
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be reimbursed for the amount of Servicemembers’ Group Life
Insurance (SGLI) deducted from his pay.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He signed for $100,000.00 not $250,000.00 SGLI coverage.
In support of his appeal, the applicant provided a Leave and Earnings
Statement for the period 1-31 December 2001.
Applicant’s complete submission, with attachment, is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving on extended active duty in the
grade of captain.
Section 312 of Public Law 106-419, 1 November 2000, automatically
increased the level of SGLI coverage for all eligible military members
from $200,000 to $250,000 effective 1 April 2001. Implementing
guidance dated 12 March 2001 stipulated that members eligible for SGLI
on 31 March 2001 with continued eligibility on 1 April 2001 would have
their SGLI increased to $250,000 effective 1 April 2001, regardless of
any prior election. Members who had elected less than $250,000
coverage prior to 1 April 2001 could avoid any higher premiums
provided they completed a new SGLV 8286 in April 2001 to retain their
previously elected coverage.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPW recommended denial. They indicated that after receiving
the applicant’s DD Form 149, dated 14 January 2002, they needed
additional information to sufficiently evaluate his claim and make an
appropriate recommendation. On 15 May 2002 they sent a letter to the
applicant requesting the additional information. They did not receive
a response.
The evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 26 July 2002, a copy of the evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant for review and response within thirty (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. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate
the existence of an error or an 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
and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the
applicant has not provided sufficient evidence to support his claim.
On 15 May 2002, AFPC/DPW forwarded a letter to the applicant
requesting additional documentation to process his case (i.e., leave
and earnings statements, current and previous SGLI certificates and
any other documentation to support his claim). He failed to provide
this documentation. Therefore, 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 an error or an 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 AFBCMR Docket Number 02-
01352 in Executive Session on 12 December 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 14 January 2002, w/atch.
Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPW, dated 19 July 2002, w/atch.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 July 2002.
JOSEPH G. DIAMOND
Panel Chair
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