RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-01391
INDEX CODE: 137.00
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
He be reimbursed for premiums paid on his Family Servicemembers’ Group
Life Insurance (FSGLI).
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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The FSGLI advertising occurred while he was deployed. He did not see
or receive any pay statements during this period. In addition, his
active duty spouse was also deployed in support of SOUTHERN WATCH. At
his deployed location, there were no announcements of FSGLI nor any
action requested for him to take.
In support of the appeal, applicant submits five Leave and Earnings
Statements (LES).
Applicant's complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
On 5 June 2001, 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:
AFPC/DPW states that after receiving applicant’s DD Form 149,
Application for Correction of Military Record, dated 18 March 2003,
they needed additional information to sufficiently evaluate his claim
and make an appropriate recommendation. On 20 May 2003, they sent a
letter to the applicant requesting the additional information.
However, he did not respond.
A complete copy of the evaluation is attached at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
On 29 August 2003, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to
the applicant for review and response within 30 days. 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 the 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 this application in
Executive Session on 2 December 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. Joseph G. Diamond, Panel Chair
Mr. Jackson A. Hauslein, Member
Mr. Edward H. Parker, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Mar 03, w/atchs.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPW, dated 19 Aug 03.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 29 Aug 03.
JOSEPH G. DIAMOND
Panel Chair
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