RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-02975
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 Family
Servicemen’s Group Life Insurance (FSGLI).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
He was unaware of the recent FSGLI change until Jul 02; therefore,
$81.00 was deducted from his pay. He believes that official
notification should have gone out to each individual by some form of
memorandum rather than through leave and earning statements,
newspapers and e-mails.
No supporting documents were submitted with this application. The
applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant is currently serving on active duty in the grade of
technical sergeant, with an effective date and date of rank of 1 May
00.
On 5 Jun 01, the President approved Public Law 107-14, Survivor
Benefits Improvement Act of 2001. Within the context of the law, the
expanded SGLI program was established 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 recommends the application be denied due to lack of
sufficient evidence to support the applicant’s claim. On 11 Oct 02,
DPW sent the applicant a letter requesting additional information in
order for them to sufficiently evaluate his claim and to make an
appropriate recommendation. The applicant did not respond to their
letter. The HQ AFPC/DPW evaluation, with attachment, 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 applicant on 13
Dec 02 for review and response. As of this date, no response has been
received by this office (Exhibit E).
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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 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, absent sufficient 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 this application in
Executive Session on 15 Apr 03, 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 in connection with
AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2002-02975.
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 11 Sep 02.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPW, dated 3 Dec 02, w/atch
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 13 Dec 02.
JOSEPH G. DIAMOND
Panel Chair
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