RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2002-03045
INDEX CODE: 137.00
APPLICANT COUNSEL: None
SSN HEARING DESIRED: No
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His records be changed to reflect the names of his designated
beneficiaries.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The names of his beneficiaries are not reflected in his records.
The applicant complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 31 October 2002, ARPC/DPS requested the applicant provide
additional information to support his request. As of this date the
applicant has not responded.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ ARPC/DPS states for security purposes not all computer updates are
programmed to display names. Codes are used to identify beneficiaries
and the relationship of the beneficiary to the member.
The applicant did not make an election for Survivor Benefit Plan
(SBP); therefore there is no beneficiary in the system. ARPC/DPS,
based on the above information and lack of information needed to
process this case, recommends the applicant’s request be denied.
A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit B.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A complete copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the
applicant on 17 January 2003, 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 not timely filed; however, it is in the
interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.
3. Since his request was somewhat unclear, the office of primary
responsibility contacted the applicant and requested that he provide
more information on the specific benefits to which he was referring.
The applicant did not respond. We note that he did not elect coverage
under the provisions of the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan;
therefore, no beneficiary would be listed in conjunction with that
specific benefit. Therefore, on the basis of the documentation
presented, we find no record that requires a correction. In view of
the foregoing and the limited information, we find no basis for a
favorable recommendation.
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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT:
The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not
demonstrate the existence of probable 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 BC-
2002-03045 in Executive Session on 8 April 2003, under the provisions
of AFI 36-2603:
Ms. Kathy L. Boockholdt, Panel Chair
Mr. Roscoe Hinton, Jr., Member
Mr. Joseph A. Roj, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Sep 02.
Exhibit B. Letter, HQ ARPC/DPS, dated 6 Jan 03.
Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Jan 03.
KATHY L. BOOCKHOLDT
Panel Chair
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