RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-02460
INDEX CODE: 100.03
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be reimbursed for the Family Servicemembers’ Group Life
Insurance (FSGLI) premiums deducted from his pay.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He declined the FSGLI in Oct because his spouse is also a military
member.
In support of his appeal, applicant provided a copy of MILMOD
inquiry reflecting a change as of 15 May 02 and a copy of his Leave
and Earnings statement for 15 Jul 02.
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 5 June 2001, Public Law 107-14, Survivor Benefits Improvement
Act of 2001, established an expanded SGLI program to provide spouse
and/or children coverage in the event of their death. The
coverage, by law, was automatic for all members of the Armed Forces
who had a spouse and/or children, unless the member declined
coverage.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPW reviewed this application and recommended denial. They
indicate that according to their records, the applicant has not
declined his FSGLI coverage, nor is there any evidence submitted
which indicates any injustice occurred.
A complete copy of the evaluation 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 the applicant
on 17 Jan 03 for review and comment within 30 days. 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. 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 office of primary responsibility and adopt their
rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has
not been the victim of an error or injustice. 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 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 AFBCMR Docket Number
02-02460 in Executive Session on 15 April 2003, under the
provisions of AFI 36-2603:
Mr. Joseph G. Diamond, Panel Chair
Ms. Brenda L. Romine, Member
Mr. Edward Parker, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 17 Jul 02, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ ARPC/DPS, dated 6 Jan 03, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Jan 03.
JOSEPH G. DIAMOND
Panel Chair
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