RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-02700
INDEX CODE: 100.00
APPLICANT COUNSEL: None
SSN HEARING DESIRED: No
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be refunded the Servicemember’s Group Life Insurance (SGLI)
premiums deducted 1 April through 31 December 2001.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
On 12 May 1997, he cancelled his SGLI coverage in favor of a private
life insurance plan. On 1 April 2001 SGLI premiums were deducted from
his pay without his consent. He did not receive guidance on this
until late 2001. On 13 December 2001 he submitted a Servicemember’s
Group Life Insurance Election and Certificate form to stop any further
deductions of premiums.
Applicant's complete submission, with attachments, is attached at
Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
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.
The applicant submitted SGLV 8286 on 12 May 1997 and 13 December 2001
declining SGLI coverage.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPW requested the applicant provide copies of his leave and
earnings statements. Applicant did not respond within the prescribed
time-frame. On 16 September 2002, AFPC/DPW notified the applicant
that they were unable to process his request without additional
documentation. DPW recommends the requested relief be denied.
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation, with attachments, is at
Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on
27 November 2002, for review and response. 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 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
and adopt their rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the
applicant has not provided sufficient evidence to support his claim.
On 16 September 2002, AFPC/DPW forwarded a letter to the applicant
requesting additional documentation to process his case (i.e., leave
and earnings statements and any other documentation to support his
claim). The applicant did not respond. 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
demonstrates 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 BC-
2002-02700 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 20 Aug 02, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPW, 19 Nov 02, w/atch.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 27 Nov 02.
JOSEPH G. DIAMOND
Panel Chair
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