RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: 02-03610
INDEX CODE: 100.03
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
She be reimbursed for the Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance
(FSGLI) premiums deducted from her pay.
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
She was attending basic military training at the time declination of FSGLI
needed to be accomplished and had no way of knowing about the new insurance
coverage or the accruing debt.
In support of the her appeal, applicant provided copies of DFAS Military
Leave and Earnings Statements for 3 Sep 02 and 6 Sep 02; and a letter of
explanation from the Squadron NCOIC, Personnel Section.
Applicant’s complete submission is at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 5 May 2001, applicant enlisted in the Air National Guard for a period of
six years. 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 ARPC/DPS recommends the application be denied. Applicant’s unit of
assignment states that the applicant was in basic training during the
enrollment period and had no way of knowing about the FSGLI.
However, the Lackland AFB Training Center states that all members were
briefed on insurance by their Military Training Instructor as well as
during in-processing.
DPS states that the applicant completed the Family Servicemembers’ Group
Life Insurance (FSGLI) election statement declining coverage on 4 Sep 02,
which became effective 1 Oct 02. If the decision is to grant the relief
sought, the applicant’s record should be corrected to show that she elected
to withdraw coverage under FSGLI, effective 1 Nov 01.
The HQ ARPC/DPS evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
Applicant provided a personal statement further explaining the
circumstances surrounding her knowledge of the FSGLI coverage.
Applicant’s complete response is at 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
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 02-03610
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 19 Sep 02, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ ARPC/DPS, dated 3 Jan 03, w/atch.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 17 Jan 03.
Exhibit E. Letter, Applicant, dated 22 Jan 03.
JOSEPH G. DIAMOND
Panel Chair
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